Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chapman, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,400 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $8,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,400
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$8,400
- Assets$985,472
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,300 the year before.
11% 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 | $35,700 | 17 | $852,994 |
| 2024 | $27,300 | 17 | $930,309 |
| 2025 | $41,400 | 19 | $985,472 |
How to apply
| Contact | Beth Boltz-Morton 437 N Marshall, Chapman, KS 67431 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 922-6225 |
| What to submit | Written application |
| Deadlines | 12/31 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 18 | $40,400 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Co Library | Enhancing library services | $8,400 |
| 410 Irish Den | Kitchen equipment | $4,000 |
| Arts Council of Dickinson County | Supports of the arts | $3,500 |
| Great Plains Theatre Inc | Festival | $3,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor on Cedar Street | Charitable support of women and families | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in KS | Kansas conservation | $3,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Educational | $2,000 |
| Abilene Area Food & Clothing Bank | Food | $1,500 |
| Hospice of Dickinson Co | Promotion of healthcare | $1,500 |
| Kansas Kids in Crisis | Provide crisis resources for area youth | $1,500 |
| Shiloh Ranch Ministries | Children's ministries | $1,500 |
| St Andrews School | Educational support | $1,500 |
| Chapman Area Preservation Society | Building project | $1,000 |
| Chapman Senior Center | Meals on wheels | $1,000 |
| Indian Hill Cemetery | Memorial fund | $1,000 |
| Pre Born | Impact the abortion industry | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Service Center Inc | Healthcare services | $1,000 |
| JC Pregnancy Center Inc | Healthcare services | $1,000 |
| Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Assoc | Promote and preserve railroad history | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fay Johnson
- Jean Detrich
- Beth Boltz-Morton
Questions people ask
Does Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/31.
How much does Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc give?
$41,400 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fay Johnson (President), Jean Detrich (Vice President) and Beth Boltz-Morton (Secretary Treasurer).
What does Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.