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Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc

Receive gifts, bequests and donations to be held in trust to invest and administer for charitable, religious and educational use to maintain and further the programs and missions of the united methodist church and churches related to the methodist movement and to accept gifts that provide benefits to other not-for-profit, tax exempt…

$2.0M
Granted FY2025still arriving
62
Grants FY2025still arriving
9
States reached
$402k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2025.

Religion$3.5MHuman Services$1.7MEducation$1.1MEnvironment$581kFood & Nutrition$265kHealth$192kHousing & Shelter$191kYouth Development$77kOther$0
02FY2025 · 62 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 62 grants below total $1,729,277, the rows itemized in this filing. The $1,961,740 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $232,463 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k26 grants · $182k
  • $10k–50k27 grants · $564k
  • $50k–250k8 grants · $582k
  • $250k+1 grant · $402k
$13,288
Median grant
9
States reached
$82M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
ALDERSGATE VILLAGE$402,164
THE HUB ARGENTINE$102,881
EMBERHOPE$94,476
WICHITA COLLEGE HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$78,571
MCPHERSON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$71,271
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY$64,245
MANHATTAN COLLEGE AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$63,877
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE$55,358
LAWRENCE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$51,033
WICHITA ST PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$42,762
INDEPENDENCE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$36,342
NORTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH$35,940
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE$32,123
STILWELL UNITED MTHODIST CHURCH$30,649
BALLARD CENTER$30,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY17–25, $1.4M) land where the poverty rate runs at 12%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 55% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%EMBERHOPE: $99k → 9%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $19k → 15%THE HUB ARGENTINE: $103k → 16%EMBERHOPE: $98k → 9%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $19k → 15%EMBERHOPE: $97k → 9%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $19k → 15%EMBERHOPE: $94k → 9%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $15k → 15%EMBERHOPE: $84k → 9%COALITION FOR HOMELESS CONCERNS DARE: $10k → 15%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $15k → 15%EMBERHOPE: $73k → 9%HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER: $10k → 15%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $13k → 15%ASBURY PARK INC: $16k → 9%JUSTICE MATTERS: $8k → 15%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $11k → 15%ASBURY PARK INC: $16k → 9%JUSTICE MATTERS: $8k → 15%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $10k → 15%ASBURY PARK INC: $16k → 9%WESLEY TOWERS INC: $10k → 15%ASBURY PARK INC: $12k → 9%ALDERSGATE VILLAGE: $402k → 14%ASBURY PARK INC: $11k → 9%ASBURY PARK INC: $9k → 9%ASBURY PARK INC: $8k → 9%ASBURY PARK INC: $6k → 9%ASBURY PARK INC: $6k → 9%EMBERHOPE: $65k → 16%EMBERHOPE: $37k → 16%EMBERHOPE: $24k → 16%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
NY
IN
CO
MO
KY
VA
NM
KS
TN
NC
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

85%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$6.2M · 67 repeat orgs$1.1M to everyone else

67 repeat relationships: 49 still active in FY2025, 18 since wound down; 11 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

67
23

Total granted

$6.2M
$352k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+21%
+28%

Still filing today

30%
30%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 57% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $718k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
EducationHuman ServicesReligionHousing & ShelterEnvironmentHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • EI
    EMBERHOPE INC
    9× · 2017–2025 · $672k · revenue +585%
  • TS
    THE SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
    9× · 2017–2025 · $385k · revenue +22%
  • CW
    CHURCH WORLD SERVICE INC
    9× · 2017–2025 · $255k · revenue +192%

Funded once

  • TM
    THE MCGREGOR SMITH FOUNDATION
    one grant, 2018 · $50k · revenue -99%
  • NR
    NARROW RIDGE CENTERgraduated
    one grant, 2018 · $50k · revenue +89% · 50% of their budget
  • HF
    HIAWATHA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    one grant, 2017 · $31k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Kansas City Christian School Association

To bring glory to god by providing children with an excellent christ- centered education rooted in the word of god.

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2
University of the Ozarks

True to our christian heritage, we prepare students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds to live life fully.

Education
3
Midwest University

Christian institution of higher learning dedicated to the exploration, discernment, sustentation, and dissemination of god's truth. midwest is committed to excellence in education encouraging students to comprehensively consider god's word…

Education
4
Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc

To provide christ-centered programs and services that lead the homeless toward self-sufficiency.

Religion
5
Central Christian College of Kansas

Central christian college of kansas is a four-year, non-profit liberal arts college with the primary mission of offering a christ-centered education for character.

Education
6
Central Oklahoma United Methodist Retirement Facility Inc

To develop and provide premier, wellness-based campuses and community outreach.

Human Services
7
Mid-America Christian University Inc

Mid-america christian university prepares students through a wesleyan perspective to create, collaborate, and innovate to solve local and global problems for the glory of god through jesus christ and the good of society.

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8
Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc

Receive gifts, bequests and donations to be held in trust to invest and administer for charitable, religious and educational use to maintain and further the programs and missions of the united methodist church and churches related to the…

Religion
9
Kansas City College & Bible School Inc

Establish, conduct, operate and maintain a bible college, a high school, grade school and preschool under the doctrines and advocates of the church of god (holiness) for training in ministry, missions and christian workers in general.

Education
10
North Central Kansas Housing Opportunities Inc
Community Improvement
11
Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph Inc

Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us

Human Services
12
Humankind Ministries Wichita Inc

Humankind ministries provides street outreach, shelter, affordable housing, supportive services, and basic needs to those experiencing homelessness or poverty in sedgwick county. recognizing the inherent value of each person, we serve the…

Religion
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is United Methodist Open Door; the most unlike its peers is The Mcgregor Smith Foundation. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

37 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 37 of the 103 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

2
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
7
Early backer (in before they grew)
35/37
Grantees still filing
24/37
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $509,736 · OtherTHE NATURE CONSERVANCYWICHITA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: $478,449 · OtherWICHITA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHASBURY METHODIST CHURCH: $299,260 · OtherASBURY METHODIST CHURCHUNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: $292,143 · OtherUNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCHST PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: $230,764 · OtherSUBLETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: $193,463 · OtherSTILWELL UNITED MTHODIST CHURCH: $187,949 · Other+71 more: $2,910,606 · Other+71 moreEMBERHOPE INC: $671,536 · Human ServicesEMBERHOPE INCUNITED METHODIST HOMES INC: $402,164 · Human ServicesUNITED METHODIST HOME…WESLEY TOWERS INC: $131,292 · Human ServicesWESLEY TOWERS INCHUB ARGENTINE INC: $102,881 · Human ServicesHUB ARGENTINE INCASBURY PARK INC: $100,926 · Human ServicesASBURY PARK INC+2 more: $35,000 · Human ServicesTHE SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE: $385,456 · EducationTHE SOUTH…BAKER UNIVERSITY: $103,830 · EducationBAKER UNI…KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY: $77,043 · EducationKANSAS WE…KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $31,000 · Education+5 more: $65,440 · Education+5 moreCHURCH WORLD SERVICE INC: $254,869 · InternationalWICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC: $148,000 · Housing & ShelterLAWRENCE COMMUNITY SHELTER INC: $23,000 · Housing & ShelterNARROW RIDGE CENTER: $49,812 · EnvironmentTREES FOR LIFE INC: $15,000 · EnvironmentRestoring the Soul Inc: $33,600 · ReligionCENTER FOR PASTORAL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ROCKIES: $12,445 · ReligionLAUNCH GLOBAL: $10,900 · ReligionSAMARITAN'S PURSE: $7,405 · Religion
Other$5,102,370Human Services$1,443,799Education$662,769International$254,869Housing & Shelter$171,000Environment$64,812Religion$64,350

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetEMBERHOPE INC: $671,536 over 9y, 0.7% of budgetTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $509,736 over 9y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED METHODIST HOMES INC: $402,164 over 1y, 2.8% of budgetTHE SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE: $385,456 over 9y, 0.2% of budgetCHURCH WORLD SERVICE INC: $254,869 over 9y, 0.1% of budgetWICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC: $148,000 over 5y, 2.3% of budgetWESLEY TOWERS INC: $131,292 over 9y, 0.2% of budgetBAKER UNIVERSITY: $103,830 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetASBURY PARK INC: $100,926 over 9y, 33% of budgetUNITED METHODIST OPEN DOOR: $87,982 over 7y, 0.6% of budgetKANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY: $77,043 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetKANSAS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INC: $50,000 over 5y, 0.3% of budgetELIZABETH BALLARD COMMUNITY CENTER INC: $50,000 over 2y, 1.1% of budgetTHE MCGREGOR SMITH FOUNDATION: $49,812 over 1y, 6.1% of budgetNARROW RIDGE CENTER: $49,812 over 1y, 50% of budgetKANSAS HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICHITA KANSAS: $42,991 over 7y, 0.2% of budgetRestoring the Soul Inc: $33,600 over 2y, 1.1% of budgetFOREST PARK CONFERENCE AND RETREAT: $31,157 over 5y, 5.7% of budgetKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $31,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetGRACEMED HEALTH CLINIC INC: $30,013 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetRED BIRD MISSION INC: $27,330 over 3y, 0.3% of budgetLAWRENCE COMMUNITY SHELTER INC: $23,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetWICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $22,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER INC: $20,000 over 2y, 8.7% of budgetJustice Matters INC: $15,000 over 2y, 4.4% of budgetTREES FOR LIFE INC: $15,000 over 2y, 2.6% of budgetCENTER FOR PASTORAL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ROCKIES: $12,445 over 1y, 14% of budgetFirst Call for Help Inc: $10,209 over 2y, 6.6% of budgetHuntington University: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetKANSAS FOODBANK WAREHOUSE INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSAMARITAN'S PURSE: $7,405 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSouthern Methodist University: $6,310 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds EMBERHOPE INC ↗
  • Who funds THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ↗
  • Who funds UNITED METHODIST HOMES INC ↗
  • Who funds THE SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ↗
  • Who funds CHURCH WORLD SERVICE INC ↗
  • Who funds WICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC ↗
  • Who funds WESLEY TOWERS INC ↗
  • Who funds BAKER UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds HUB ARGENTINE INC ↗
  • Who funds ASBURY PARK INC ↗
  • Who funds UNITED METHODIST OPEN DOOR ↗
  • Who funds KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds KANSAS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INC ↗
  • Who funds ELIZABETH BALLARD COMMUNITY CENTER INC ↗
  • Who funds THE MCGREGOR SMITH FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds NARROW RIDGE CENTER ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Kansas Health Foundat…Wichita FoundationKansas Association of…United Way of the Pla…Douglas County Commun…Lattner Family Founda…Textron Charitable Tr…Belin FoundationDwane L and Velma Lun…Berry Foundation IncTopeka Community Foun…Commerce Bancshares F…
Kansas Health FoundationKS30.2× affinity13 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Kansas Health Foundation · Wichita Foundation · Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies · United Way of the Plains Inc · Douglas County Community Foundation · Lattner Family Foundation Inc · Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 · Belin Foundation · Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation · Berry Foundation Inc · Topeka Community Foundation · Commerce Bancshares Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%3%10%23%40%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    10report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 103 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990 e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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