2024-08-16T12:11:38-05:00 2023-12-31 Kientz & Penick CPAs LLC PO BOX 754 Manhattan KS 66505 990 2023-01-01 481169158 Emporia Community Foundation EMPO 6203429304 527 Commercial St B Emporia KS 66801 Linda Kehres-Schmidt Executive Director 6203429304 2024-08-16 1 0 X Eric Kientz CPA P01526012 7854779053 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Linda Kehres-Schmidt 527 Commercial St B Emporia KS 66801 5574362 0 X https://www.emporiacf.org/ X 1995 KS Emporia Community Foundation is a collection of separate funds and resources given by caring citizens who have chosen to make their community a better place to work and live, now and in the future. The sole purpose is to make the 'community' a better place for perpetuity. The 'community' consists of the Kansas counties of Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Morris, Osage, Coffey and Wabaunsee. 7 7 7 0 0 0 4909003 4838979 0 0 655653 734636 1895 747 5566551 5574362 4257278 3470481 0 0 183676 208745 0 0 35275 140001 135237 4580955 3814463 985596 1759899 36583020 42343440 115477 159142 36467543 42184298 X Emporia Community Foundation is a collection of separate funds and resources given by caring citizens who have chosen to make their community a better place to work and live, now and in the future. The sole purpose is to make the 'community' a better place for perpetuity. The 'community' consists of the Kansas counties of Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Morris, Osage, Coffey and Wabaunsee. 0 0 3553978 3470481 To connect caring people with causes that build stronger communities within the Emporia, Kansas area which includes Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties.During 2023, the Foundation participated in match day raising $667,734 with a total of 1,288 donors benefiting 35 charitable organizations. 3553978 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X The Organization 6203429304 527 Commercial St B Emporia KS 66801 Jeff Williams President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Dean Vice President 1.00 X 0 0 0 Janis Meyer Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Filinger Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brandon Khan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kay Lauer Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ruth Wheeler Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Becky Nurnberg Executive Director 40.00 X 96000 0 6880 Loni Heinen Financial Officer 40.00 X 58200 0 5692 154200 0 12572 0 0 0 0 0 4838979 273962 4838979 734636 734636 487 487 Other revenue 813211 260 260 260 5574362 0 0 735383 3303140 3303140 167341 167341 154200 61680 62700 29820 34281 13712 17141 3428 4626 1850 2313 463 1850 740 925 185 13788 5515 6894 1379 9000 9000 3572 3572 18272 18272 14879 14879 37309 37309 30579 30579 2090 2090 14756 14756 4780 4780 3814463 3553978 225210 35275 148312 306131 36316632 41943873 118076 93436 36583020 42343440 3339 3669 1000 68975 4752 4752 106386 81746 115477 159142 X 1266745 1957900 35200798 40226398 36467543 42184298 36583020 42343440 1759899 3956856 0 X 0 0 0 X 7658530 2686557 4832889 4909003 4838979 24925958 7658530 2686557 4832889 4909003 4838979 24925958 692175 24233783 681075 541009 943753 657509 735123 3558469 285 2195 6 35 260 2781 28487208 0.85070 0.85660 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 42 964036 386350 7692100 1 1 0 1 X 18403339 673508 2402950 642177 196518 20641102 20645066 1275811 -2560689 760938 195911 18403339 18521513 702008 2317926 698522 197859 20645066 13595423 3659452 2046798 617045 163115 18521513 11626327 274805 2309267 495057 119919 13595423 0.07000 0.93000 0 0 0 Operating lease liability 81746 81746 X 9531218 3956856 3956856 5574362 0 5574362 3814463 0 3814463 0 3814463 Part IV, Line 2b: The Foundation manages various pass-through grants of which monies are received from third party grant originators and are passed on to other third party grant recipients at the request and timing of the originator. Part V, Line 4: The Foundation operates endowments for a variety of purposes, each of which has been specified in the fund agreement by each fund originator. Generally, these endowments are intended to benefit local Kansas communities through grants to qualifying charitable organizations or for community betterment projects. Part X, Line 2: The Foundation is organized as a Kansas nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(a) as an organization described in IRC Section 501(c)(3). Further, the Foundation qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and (viii) and has been determined not to be a private foundation under IRC Sections 509(a)(1). The Foundation is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. In addition, the Foundation is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to its exempt purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Foundation has determined that it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. Returns filed by the Foundation are subject to IRS examination, generally for three years after each return is filed. No taxing authorities have commenced income tax examinations for open tax years. 1 American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Dr Ste 900 Arlington VA 22202 131623888 17500 0 support diabetes research American Legion - Samuel Mares Post #8 PO Box 1 Douglas WY 82633 830161968 32826 0 provide support for Veterans Arvonia Historic Preservation Society 527 Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 481169158 99250 0 support the preservation and restoration of the historic buildings of Arvonia, KS Camp Alexander 1783 Rd P Emporia KS 66801 480628759 10700 0 support camp activities for kids Camp Wood 1101 Camp Wood Rd Elmdale KS 66850 480908238 18614 0 support camp activities for kids Chase County PO Box 529 Cottonwood Falls KS 66845 486027410 55327 0 support law enforcement youth programs and recognize historic courthouse Chase County Care & Compassion Inc PO Box 403 Strong City KS 66869 274451520 29500 0 food pantry for Chase County residents City of Americus 604 Main PO Box 526 Americus KS 66835 480821036 84141 0 support park improvements City of Emporia 104 E 5th Ave Emporia KS 66801 486026579 265295 0 support park improvements and public safety City of Strong City PO Box 208 Strong City KS 66869 486028093 117750 0 support splash pad project COF Training Services Inc 1516 N Davis Ottawa KS 66067 237024509 10000 0 repairs for Burlington location housing adults with development and intellectual disabilities Complete Works LLC 610 Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 020697254 5549 0 support Kansas Business Hall of Fame CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness 1000 Lincoln St Emporia KS 66801 480666889 762199 0 support mental health programs Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce 719 Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 480209380 11537 0 support leadership program and community improvement Emporia Area Chamber Foundation 719 Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 481160155 31948 0 support community improvement Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity PO Box 277 Emporia KS 66801 481076315 110000 0 provide affordable housing Emporia Arts Council 815 Commercial Emporia KS 66801 480953331 26519 0 support art programs Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills 527 Commercial St Ste B Emporia KS 66801 481169158 10083 0 support local art programs Emporia Christian School 1325 C of E Dr Emporia KS 66801 481118690 41510 0 support education Emporia First Friday Art Walk Inc 715 Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 882984985 24000 0 support local art programs Emporia Main Street Inc 727 Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 481105027 17500 0 support downtown preservation and development Emporia Municipal Band 527 Commercial St Ste B Emporia KS 66801 481169158 7142 0 support for Emporia Municipal Band Emporia State University Foundation 1500 Highland Emporia KS 66801 486088461 26977 0 support Emporia State University programs First Baptist Church 807 Constitution PO Box 193 Emporia KS 66801 480949305 7509 0 support faith based ministry First United Methodist Church 823 Merchant St Emporia KS 66801 486026801 40640 0 support faith based ministry Friends of the Emporia Animal Shelter Inc PO Box 1402 Emporia KS 66801 463931804 20000 0 support area animals in need Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland 360 Lexington Rd Wichita KS 67218 480556718 11172 0 support Girl Scout program Hetlinger Developmental Services Inc 707 S Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 480764541 37700 0 support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Hetlinger Foundation 707 S Commercial St Emporia KS 66801 510457269 63382 0 support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Hispanics of Today & Tomorrow 527 Commercial St Ste B Emporia KS 66801 481169158 24950 0 support cultural awareness and scholarships Humane Society of the Flint Hills Inc PO Box 845 Emporia KS 66801 237184643 10208 0 support the needs of the animal population Imaginarium 729 Commercial Emporia KS 66801 882214488 15500 0 support STEM related educational programs JDRF International 215 W Pershing Rd Suite 300 Kansas City MO 64108 231907729 34000 0 support juvenile diabetes Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters PO Box 1521 Wichita KS 67201 237056717 11372 0 support mentoring relationships for area youth Kansas Legal Services 712 S Kansas Ave Ste 200 Topeka KS 66603 480872528 25000 0 support legal services for the disadvantaged Kansas State University Foundation 1800 Kimball Ave Ste 200 Manhattan KS 66502 480667209 124250 0 support Kansas State University programs Lamont Wesleyan Church PO Box 593 Lamont KS 66855 481074177 7200 0 support faith based ministry Latimer Lutheran Church Preservation Society 23030 N 4th Street Osage City KS 66523 882977053 5798 0 support the historic Latimer Lutheran Church Lebo City Parks & Rec PO Box 1402 Lebo KS 66856 480679524 28000 0 support park improvement Lowther Building Fund Inc 215 West 6th Ave Emporia KS 66801 452492745 89108 0 support building to house community non-profit, humanitarian and public organizations Lyon County Extension Council (US Department Agriculture Lyon Co Extension 2632 West Highway 50 Emporia KS 66801 486083313 17579 0 support community programs and local 4-H Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial Emporia KS 66801 480852442 20860 0 support local museum Messiah Lutheran Church 1101 Neosho St Emporia KS 66801 486194206 10000 0 support faith based ministry Miriam Chapter 14 OES 424 Merchant St Emporia KS 66801 480209385 5179 0 support charitable projects Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards Inc 427 Lincoln Ave Wamego KS 66547 271948414 27000 0 support the Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park Newman Regional Health 1201 W 12th Ave Emporia KS 66801 486026835 121579 0 support the local community hospital and its programs Olpe Fitness Complex 527 Commercial St Ste B Emporia KS 66801 481169158 19500 0 support community fitness project in Olpe, KS Salvation Army 327 Constitution St Emporia KS 66801 440545998 23747 0 support those in need Sertoma Club of Emporia Inc PO Box 593 Emporia KS 66801 486143354 8563 0 support the miniature train SOS Inc PO Box 1191 Emporia KS 66801 480912446 7000 0 support those affected by sexual and domestic violence St Andrew's Episcopal Church 828 Commercial Emporia KS 66801 486254677 44357 0 support faith based ministry St Thomas More Catholic Church 2900 Kimball Ave Manhattan KS 66502 260863629 18500 0 support faith based ministry Street Cats Club PO Box 542 Emporia KS 66801 861922541 5127 0 support stray cats Strong City Preservation Alliance Inc PO Box 413 Strong City KS 66869 300099356 15571 0 support historic theatre Symphony in the Flint Hills PO Box 370 Cottonwood Falls KS 66845 743435493 7500 0 support the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie Team Schnak Strong Fund 527 Commercial St Ste B Emporia KS 66801 481169158 10000 0 support children with diabetes and Type 1 awareness The Baby Closet of Emporia Kansas 326 W 12th Ave Emporia KS 66801 882481615 14950 0 support families with children in need The Nature Conservancy 2420 NW Button Rd Topeka KS 66618 530242652 24183 0 support internships for conservation Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church 2023 W 12th Ave Emporia KS 66801 480977787 33600 0 support faith based ministry USD 252 PO Box 278 Hartford KS 66854 480699001 102041 0 support USD 252 programs and Honor Flight USD 253 PO Box 1008 Emporia KS 66801 480698622 26975 0 support USD 253 programs USD 284 PO Box 569 Cottonwood Falls KS 66845 480699338 42477 0 support USD 284 programs Western Electrical Services LLC 509 E 6th Ave Emporia KS 66801 271376781 52000 0 support Madison ballfield improvements William Allen White Community Partnership Inc 813 Graham St Emporia KS 66801 331040836 30203 0 support Red Rocks, the home of William Allen White Scholarships 159 120270 Hardship grants 360 47071 Part I, Line 2: A copy of the grant application is kept in the file or the advisement form for the fund. The eligibility record includes information from Guidestar or verification on the IRS website. Information may also be printed off of a website or be included in the grant recipient's application. Applications received during a grant cycle are in a competitive process. The committee will review them and then come to a consensus for the recommendations. Their recommendations are then given to the board of directors for approval. Otherwise, the grants are recommended by the fund advisors. We do request follow up, especially for any grants awarded during a grant cycle. We generally receive photos and invoices. X 6 41885 Fair Value X Commodities 7 232077 Fair Value 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Prior to filing IRS Form 990, a draft version is provided to each board member and they are asked to review the information and provide feedback. Once feedback is addressed, the board of directors will authorize the filing of the return with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Foundation's officers and employees do not have the ability to enter into any transactions with third parties on their own. The board of directors signs all contracts and checks issued in payment to grant recipients and vendors. The Foundation's employees are not authorized to sign contracts or check payments. The Foundation monitors compliance with these policies on an ongoing basis and completes an external assessment of the policies through an accreditation process performed by the Council on Foundations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a Our board of directors approves compensation of each officer and employee of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents will be made available upon written request submitted to the Foundation's office.