Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation is a private foundation in Salina, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $303,500 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$303,500
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $343,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,000 | 44 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $343,000 | 43 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $303,500 | 41 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn 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 Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 41 | $303,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Tee of Saline Co KS Inc | To support the mission of the org | $32,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | To support the mission of the org | $30,000 |
| Salina Education Foundation | To support the mission of the org | $16,000 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | To support the mission of the org | $15,000 |
| Salina Art Center | To support the mission of the org | $15,000 |
| YMCA | Sustaining fund | $15,000 |
| Emergency Aidfood Bank Inc | To support the mission of the org | $14,000 |
| Sunflower Adult Day Services | To support the mission of the org | $13,000 |
| Saline Co Dept of Senior Citizens | Meals on wheels | $12,000 |
| Bethany College | To support the mission of the organi | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | To support the mission of the organi | $10,000 |
| Coronado Area Council of Boy Scouts | To support the mission of the org | $10,000 |
| Ksu Foundation | Dean's scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | To support the mission of the organi | $9,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Child Development Center | To support the mission of the org | $8,000 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo | To support the mission of the org | $8,000 |
| Dvack | To support the mission of the org | $7,000 |
| Caps Inc | To support the mission of the org | $6,000 |
| Central Kansas Extension District | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 |
| Child Care Aware of Kansas | To support the missio of the org | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 |
| Ku School of Medicine - Salina | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 |
| Salina Rescue Mission Inc | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 |
| Theatre Salina | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | To support the mission of the org | $3,000 |
| The Garage | To support the mission of the org | $3,000 |
| Heartland Head Start | To support the mission of the org | $2,500 |
| Ambucs | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Ashby House LTD | To support the mission of the organi | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Salina Public Library | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Love Chloe Foundation | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Salina Child Care Association | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Salina Crossroads Marathon | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Smoky Hill River Festival | To support the mission of the org | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salina | To support the mission of the org | $1,000 |
| Salina Presbyterian Manor | Good samaritan fund | $1,000 |
| St John's Missionary Baptist Church | To support the mission of the org | $1,000 |
| Smoky Hill Audubon Society | To support the mission of the org | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Williamson
- George Yarnevich
- Mark Zimmerman
- Lynn Herbic
Questions people ask
Does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation give?
$303,500 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Williamson (President), George Yarnevich (Vice Preside), Mark Zimmerman (Treasurer) and Lynn Herbic (Secretary).
What does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.