THE BLUESTEM FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC

TOPEKA, KS, 66612 (785) 633-2977 Est. 2015 EIN 81-1156636
S20 - Community & Neighborhood Development 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(4)
bluestemkansas.com

Mission

SUPPORT EFFORTS TO EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT WAYS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL KANSANS.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$110K
Recipients
2
Years Active
2025
Avg grant: $36,500 Median: $27,500

Sectors Funded

Public & Societal Benefit
2

Top States

Kansas
3

Grantee Size Profile

$100K - $500K
2

Top Grantees

WICHITA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
KS
$55K

Grants Awarded · 2 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$141,500
Total Expenses
$133,106
Net Assets
$15,659
9 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
1.4 months Low
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 89.7%
Expenses ↓ 90.3%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 100.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 98.9% Management 1.1%

Officers & Trustees (6)

Individual compensation is available on Grow plans.

Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
$141,500 ↓$133,106$15,659
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$1,380,000 ↑$1,375,169$7,265
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$272,500 ↓$293,878$2,434
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$2,126,200 ↑$2,110,673$23,812
2021 990-EZ - Short-form return
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
$180,437 ↓$206,078$8,285
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$439,000 $419,168$33,926

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EIN: 81-1156636 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data