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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Parsons Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within its local community. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $546.3K across 36 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding through invitation-only grants. As it does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER PARSONS AREA BY INCREASING THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHARITABLE GIVING, CONNECTING DONORS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Total Funding Given
$546.3K
2024
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6K
C
Carolyn Kennett
Board Member
N
Ned Wall
Board Member
D
Dennis Banning
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. 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 PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $546 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include LABETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, LABETTE COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CENTER INC, and CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF WICHITA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.