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Greater Salina Community Foundation

Salina, Kansas  ·  EIN 481215503  ·  Private foundation

Greater Salina Community Foundation is a Kansas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.7M in annual giving against $322.2M in assets. This page documents the 2,179 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Greater Salina Community Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.7M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$322.2M
Total assets
2,179
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Greater Salina Community Foundation funds

Greater Salina Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Greater Salina Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
Other
Cincinnati, OH$8.7M2023
Bethany College
Education
Lindsborg, KS$4.3M2025
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Community Development
Bird City, KS$4.1M2024
Rolling Hills Zoo
Conservation & Environment
Salina, KS$3.2M2023
Bethany College
Education
Lindsborg, KS$3.2M2023
Rolling Hills Zoo
Conservation & Environment
Salina, KS$3.1M2025
Rolling Hills Zoo
Conservation & Environment
Salina, KS$2.6M2024
Rolling Hills Zoo
OPERATING SUPPORT
Salina, KS$2.5M2017
Rolling Hills Zoo
Program support
Salina, KS$2.4M2021
Salina Presbyterian Manor
Human Services
Salina, KS$2.4M2025
Rolling Hills Zoo
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Salina, KS$2.2M2019
Salina Regional Health Foundation
PROGRAM/BUILDING SUPPORT
Salina, KS$2.1M2018
Teentown Inc
Youth Services
Salina, KS$2.1M2025
Bethany College
Program support and capital projects
Lindsborg, KS$2.1M2021
Rolling Hills Zoo
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Salina, KS$2.1M2018

Greater Salina Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$13.6M
2018$13.7M
2019$11.3M
2020$10.5M
2021$14.9M
2023$30.1M
2024$19.8M
2025$24.1M

How to apply for funding from Greater Salina Community Foundation

Greater Salina Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at gscf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Greater Salina Community Foundation

Does Greater Salina Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Greater Salina Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Greater Salina Community Foundation fund?
Greater Salina Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Bethany College, Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Greater Salina Community Foundation give in grants?
Greater Salina Community Foundation reported $16.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $138.1M over 2,179 grants.
Where is Greater Salina Community Foundation located?
Greater Salina Community Foundation is based in Salina, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481215503.
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About this profile. This page is built from Greater Salina Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Greater Salina Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.