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    EARL BANE FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2021–2024
    SALINA, KSEIN 481152429

    Annual Giving

    $1.8M+70% YoY

    Grants

    1

    Median Grant

    $1.8M

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Foundation seeks opportunities to award grants to organizations that will improve Saline County and the surrounding area, providing a better place for residents to live, work, and play

    Focus Areas

    scholarshipsk-12 educationearly childhood educationchildcare facilities and capital improvementspublic librariesperforming artsmuseums and cultural institutionsyouth development

    Grant Types

    scholarshipscapital/campaign grantsoperating supportprogram grantsequipment and facility improvement grantssponsorshipscapacity building

    Funded Initiatives

    The foundation gave $1,083,400 in grants in 2024 with 70 awards. The Earl Bane Foundation awarded a generous grant to Smoky Hills PBS to support its Literacy Leadership Program, providing reading and skill books to children in Saline County enrolled in Head Start during the 2024-2025 school year. The foundation has supported Bethany College's Good Life Scholarship program.

    How to Apply

    The foundation website indicates there is information available on community improvement grants and how to apply. Contact info@earlbane.org or 785-827-1492 for application details.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+70%

    $1.8M

    Grants

    1

    Median

    $1.8M

    States

    1

    2023-16%

    $1.1M

    Grants

    70

    Median

    $5K

    States

    1

    2022

    $1.3M

    Grants

    100

    Median

    $3K

    States

    2

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $12.4M
    $1.8M(14.9%)
    2023
    $10.2M
    $1.1M(10.7%)
    2022
    $9.2M
    $1.3M(14.1%)
    2021
    $10.4M
    $920K(8.9%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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