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Est.

1983

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.1M in grants paid to 118 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE TOPEKA REGION THROUGH AN ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS AND OTHERS WHO WISH TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES 405 CHARITABLE FUNDS STARTED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given
$6.1M
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
66%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
136
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
M
Marsha Pope
Board Member
T
Tony Barry
Board Member
T
Timothy Bell Jr
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, GREATER TOPEKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, and TOPEKA RESCUE MISSION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.