Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Atchison, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $23,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$212,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $196,750 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,000 | 41 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $196,750 | 49 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $212,000 | 48 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 43 | $199,750 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,750 |
| Missouri | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maur Hill - Mount Academy | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Atchison Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Benedictine College | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Benedicts Abbey | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Atchison Child Care Associates | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Atchison Community Educational Foundation | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Highland Community College Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Sewanee - the University of the South | Charitable | $6,250 |
| Atchison Art Association | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Atchison Family YMCA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Command and General Staff College Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Atchison | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mount Vernon Cemetery | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Benedicts Catholic School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Valley Hope Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hope Family Therapy | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Theatre Atchison | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Atchison County Fair Board | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Atchison County Historical Society | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Casa | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army of Atchison (Backpack Buddies) | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Troy High School Usd 429 | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kaden's Kloset | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Leavenworth Backpack Buddies | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Saint Mary | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Angel Flight Central | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Allways Community Health Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Circle of Art - Atchison | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lansing Educational Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rushville Christian Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doniphan County Pet Rescue | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Easton Pleasant Ridge Elementary Usd 429 | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Easton Usd 449 | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglass J Adair
- Charles E Swinford
- Marsha A Adair
- Rebecca A Hawk
Questions people ask
Does Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation give?
$212,000 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglass J Adair (President), Charles E Swinford (Vice President), Marsha A Adair (Treasurer) and Rebecca A Hawk (Secretary).
What does Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.