Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Salina, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.7 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$8.7 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$200 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.7 million | 71 | $148 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 64 | $177 million |
| 2025 | $8.7 million | 47 | $200 million |
How to apply
Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 27 | $3.6 million |
| Arizona | 9 | $2.9 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $965,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $519,697 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $477,700 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 2 | $52,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Association | Gateway and stadium project | $2.5 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Community health systems | $2.0 million |
| KUSP1 LLC | Educational services and schools - other | $1.0 million |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | General fund | $965,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | General fund | $540,790 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General fund | $519,697 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | $477,700 |
| BABY2BABY | Children's and youth services | $150,000 |
| Notmykid Inc | Citizenship programs, youth development, human services - multipurpose and other n.e.c. | $150,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Single organization support | $50,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Child abuse, prevention of | $50,000 |
| United States Marshals Posse | Support and education for the u.s. Marshals | $50,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre | General fund | $47,300 |
| Gallatin Shalom Zone | Family services | $40,000 |
| The Salina Education Foundation | Donation for the sunset elementary school endowment | $27,500 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation (Arcs Foundation) | Fund raising and/or fund distribution; sholarships, student finanial aid and awards | $25,500 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Natural resources conservation & protection | $12,600 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Greater Illinois Chapter | Lung, specifically named diseases, research | $10,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Museum & museum activities | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart JRSR High School | Secondary/high school, roman catholic | $10,000 |
| Salina Educational Automotive Museum of America Inc | Museum & museum activities | $7,500 |
| Christ Catherdral | Donation for the welcome table | $5,000 |
| Fekas Christmas Dinner Fund | Food aid | $5,000 |
| Love Chloe Foundation | Childhood cancer foundation | $5,000 |
| Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery Foundation Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pin Inc | Human service | $5,000 |
| Praireland Market Inc | Food, agriculture, nutrition | $5,000 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation | Protection of endangered species | $5,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina | Christian | $5,000 |
| Salina Area Young Life | Youth development programs, christian | $5,000 |
| Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Cancer research | $5,000 |
| The Little Chapel | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Ark Church | Christian, social services | $4,000 |
| Ashby House LTD | Housing expense reduction support | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Youth development programs | $3,000 |
| Child Advocacy & Parenting Services Inc | Family services, victims' services, children's and youth services | $3,000 |
| Domestic Violence Assoc of Central KS Inc | Social services, famiy violence centers | $3,000 |
| S M Incorporatedshiloh Ranch Ministries | Youth development programs | $3,000 |
| Salina Emergency Aidfood Bank Inc | Food banks & pantries | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Ciciora
- Stewart Horejsi
- Amanda Freeman
- Susan Ciciora
- John Horejsi
- Jacob Hemmer
- April McCullough
- Lee Legleiter
- John Ciciora
Questions people ask
Does Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$8.7 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Ciciora (Director), Stewart Horejsi (Chief Investment Officer), Amanda Freeman (President/Ceo/Director) and Susan Ciciora (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.