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Emporia Community Foundation

Emporia Community Foundation

Emporia, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-1169158
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Emporia Community Foundation

Emporia, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-1169158
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Emporia Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to grantmaking, having distributed a total of $3.5 million across 133 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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.
Total Funding Given

$3.5M

2024
Grantees funded
133
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

67

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.2K
J
Janis Meyer
Board Member
K
Kay Lauer
Board Member
R
Ruth Wheeler
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Emporia Community Foundation?
No. Emporia Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Emporia Community Foundation give?
Emporia Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Virginia, and Missouri. 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 Emporia Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Emporia Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Emporia Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Emporia Community Foundation awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Emporia Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Emporia Community Foundation awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF EAST CENTRAL KANSAS, Emporia Community Foundation, and KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Emporia Community Foundation?
Emporia Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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