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Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation is a private corporation based in SALINA, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1970. It holds total assets of $6.9M. Annual income is reported at $698K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation has made 162 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $304K and $642K annually from 2020 to 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $642K distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 81 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$33K
Based on 41 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 162 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS.
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 162 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40K.
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation is headquartered in SALINA, KS.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ZIMMERMAN | TREASURER | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| GEORGE YARNEVICH | VICE PRESIDE | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| TOM WILLIAMSON | PRESIDENT | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| LYNN HERBIC | SECRETARY | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
$304K
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
$6.9M
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
$304K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$429K
Distribution Amount
$328K
Total: $6.6M
Total Grants
162
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
81
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $30K | 2025 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANI | SALINA, KS | $10K | 2025 |
| GIRL SCOUTSTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| THE GARAGETO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $3K | 2025 |
| SALVATION ARMYTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| FIRST TEE OF SALINE CO KS INCTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $32K | 2025 |
| SALINA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $16K | 2025 |
| KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $15K | 2025 |
| SALINA ART CENTERTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $15K | 2025 |
| YMCASUSTAINING FUND | SALINA, KS | $15K | 2025 |
| EMERGENCY AIDFOOD BANK INCTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $14K | 2025 |
| SUNFLOWER ADULT DAY SERVICESTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $13K | 2025 |
| SALINE CO DEPT OF SENIOR CITIZENSMEALS ON WHEELS | SALINA, KS | $12K | 2025 |
| KSU FOUNDATIONDEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND | MANHATTAN, KS | $10K | 2025 |
| CORONADO AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTSTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $10K | 2025 |
| BETHANY COLLEGETO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANI | LINDSBORG, KS | $10K | 2025 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSSTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANI | SALINA, KS | $9K | 2025 |
| ROLLING HILLS ZOOTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $8K | 2025 |
| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CHILDTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $8K | 2025 |
| DVACKTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $7K | 2025 |
| CAPS INCTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALIN, KS | $6K | 2025 |
| KU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - SALINATO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| THEATRE SALINATO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| SALINA RESCUE MISSION INCTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| SALINA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGETO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF KANSASTO SUPPORT THE MISSIO OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| CENTRAL KANSAS EXTENSION DISTRICTTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $5K | 2025 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIESTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $3K | 2025 |
| HEARTLAND HEAD STARTTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $3K | 2025 |
| SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVALTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| AMBUCSTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| ASHBY HOUSE LTDTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANI | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| SALINA CHILD CARE ASSOCIATIONTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| SALINA CROSSROADS MARATHONTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| LOVE CHLOE FOUNDATIONTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF THE SALINA PUBLICTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $2K | 2025 |
| SALINA PRESBYTERIAN MANORGOOD SAMARITAN FUND | SALINA, KS | $1K | 2025 |
| ST JOHN'S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $1K | 2025 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SALINATO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $1K | 2025 |
| SMOKY HILL AUDUBON SOCIETYTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORG | SALINA, KS | $500 | 2025 |
| SALINE CO SHERIFF'S OFFICESOS CHILD SAFETY PROGRAM | SALINA, KS | $500 | 2025 |
| First Tee Of Saline County KansasGENERAL FUND | Salina, KS | $40K | 2022 |
| Ymca Sustaining FundGENERAL FUND | Salina, KS | $15K | 2022 |