Private foundation · EIN 48-0891969 · Neodesha, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Neodesha Community Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $308K total, median $5,758. 92% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$308K
Median grant
$5,758
Stays in KS
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wa Rankin Memorial LibraryNeodesha, KSRoof replacement$81K
Carver Kansas Property LLCNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$59K
Depew Law FirmNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$33K
Ryan Keith MillerNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$31K
Highway Man Signs LLCBartlesville, OKDowntown beautification$19K
Falcon Roofing LLCIndependence, KSDowntown beautification$11K
Brian CounsilNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$8,820
William Mark JordanThe Woodlands, TXDowntown beautificaiton$7,705
Recrete Design LLCNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$6,755
Southeast AuctionsNeodesha, KSDowntown beautificaiton$6,641
Edward Theodore DuensingNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$6,439
Rbc ConcreteIndependence, KSDowntown beautification$6,125
Jm Enterprise LLCNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$5,758
Wilson Medical Center FoundationNeodesha, KSDonations$4,854
Reynolds Plumbing Heating and ElecNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$4,750
Neodesha Crossroads ChurchNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$4,562
William BrowersIndependence, KSDowntown beautificaiton$2,100
Cornerstone Regional Surveying LLCIndependence, KSDowntown beautification$1,800
Jim HeadNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$1,600
The Neodesha Food PantryNeodesha, KSDonation$1,500
Sagebrush Merc LLCNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$1,347
City of NeodeshaNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$1,094
Richard W OsterbuhrNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$1,079
Connie ShiverdeckerNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$1,001
Stacy JensenNeodesha, KSDowntown beautification$260

By state: Kansas 23 · Oklahoma 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Neodesha Community Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Neodesha, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Neodesha Community Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Neodesha Community Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $308K across 25 grants, a median of $5,758.

Where does Neodesha Community Foundation give?

Kansas (23 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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