Earl Bane Foundation
Accepts applications
Earl Bane Foundation is a private foundation in Salina, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.7 million and the largest $3.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.7 million
- Largest grant$3.7 million
- Assets$31.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $920,450 | 71 | $26.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 70 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 1 | $32.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 1 | $31.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Earl Bane Foundation 315 N 9th St, Salina, KS 67401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 827-1492, info@earlbane.org |
| What to submit | Applications need only be in the form of a written request. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation will distribute funds to qualified organizations. The Board of Trustees of this corporation, in its conduct of the charitable, etc. activities, will make disbursements permitted under the Articles of Incorporation, with emphasis on and due consideration to the American Red Cross, the United Way, scholarships for students from Salina, Saline County, Kansas at institutions of higher learning located in the state of Kansas, and other qualified organizations for the educational, economic, scientific and religious benefit of Salina and Saline County, Kansas. Other tax-exempt organizations are eligible to submit applications to request a contribution for the educational, economic, scientific and religious benefit of Salina and Saline County, Kansas. The Board of Trustees will review all requests and selected organizations will receive distribtuions at a time determined by the Board of Trustees. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $3.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Fulfillment of Articles of Incorporation | $3.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Buster
- Melanie Bailey
- Mindy Tillberg
- Corlene Lange
- David Mills
Questions people ask
Does Earl Bane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Earl Bane Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.7 million.
Who runs Earl Bane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Buster (President), Melanie Bailey (Treasurer), Mindy Tillberg (Secretary) and Corlene Lange (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.