Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc
Preselected recipients only
Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc is a private foundation in Norton, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $412,560 in 141 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $34,500. 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$412,560
- Number of grants141
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$34,500
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $384,942 the year before.
89% 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 | $1.5 million | 17 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $384,942 | 18 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $412,560 | 141 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 141 | $412,560 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Corp | Workforce development | $34,500 |
| Phillips County Economic Developmen | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Lincoln County Economic Development | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Jewell County Community Development | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Ottawa County | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Russell County Economic Development | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Gove County Economic Development | Workforce deveopment | $30,000 |
| Individual | Childcare | $14,331 |
| Bright Minds Academy at Hays Med | Childcare | $12,689 |
| Bma at the Grove | Childcare | $10,671 |
| Bright Minds Academy | Childcare | $10,375 |
| Laugh N Learn Daycare Preschool Cen | Childcare | $9,070 |
| The Learning Academy | Staff retention | $8,128 |
| Cozy Corner Learning Center | Childcare | $8,060 |
| Individual | Childcare | $6,405 |
| Mainstreet Daycare LLC | Staff retention | $5,463 |
| Individual | $5,113 | |
| Cheyenne Community Dev | Housing | $4,250 |
| Individual | Staff retention | $3,445 |
| Individual | Staff retention | $3,445 |
| Individual | Staff retention | $3,445 |
| Individual | Staff retention | $3,445 |
| Individual | Staff retention | $3,283 |
| Happy Apple Home Daycare | Childcare | $3,176 |
| The Kiddy Barn | Staff retention | $3,108 |
| Individual | Childcare | $3,068 |
| Individual | Staff retention | $2,960 |
| Individual | Childcare | $2,933 |
| The Learning Tree Childrens Center | Staff retention | $2,718 |
| City of Grainfield | Housing | $2,500 |
| Terri Jo Hendricks Daycare Home | Staff retention | $2,476 |
| Jen's House of Learning | Staff retention | $2,261 |
| Individual | Childcare | $1,857 |
| Nadine's Kids | Staff retention | $1,722 |
| Individual | $1,650 | |
| Individual | Staff retention | $1,359 |
| City of Russell | Housing | $1,250 |
| City of Hill City | Housing | $1,000 |
| City of Osborne | Housing | $1,000 |
| Wallace County | Workforce development | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Sproul
- Mark Lowry
- Mike Posson
- Morris Engle
- Michelle Foote
- Clare Gustin
- Sandy Jacobs
- Luke Mahin
- Eric Brown
Questions people ask
Does Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc give?
$412,560 in tax year 2025, across 141 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Sproul (Ceo), Mark Lowry (Director), Mike Posson (Director) and Morris Engle (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and education.