Earl BANE Foundation
EIN 481152429 Private FoundationTotal Given 2019–2025
$5.9M
319 grants · $850K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
43%
supporter · 43/100 multi-year
repeat
$32.5M
Assets (2025)
100
Distinct Recipients
About
NOT REQUIRED
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBERT BUSTER
Phone
(785) 827-1492
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS NEED ONLY BE IN THE FORM OF A WRITTEN REQUEST
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION WILL DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THIS CORPORATION IN ITS CONDUCT OF THE CHARITABLE, ETC., ACTIVITIES, WILL MAKE DISBURSEMENTS PERMITTED UNDER THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, WITH EMPHASIS ON AND DUE CONSIDERATION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, THE UNITED WAY, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM SALINA, SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS, AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING LOCATED IN THE STATE OF KANSAS, AND OTHER QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC AND RELIGIOUS BENEFIT OF SALINA AND SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS. OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO REQUEST A CONTRIBUTION FOR THE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC AND RELIGIOUS BENEFIT OF SALINA AND SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL REVIEW ALL REQUESTS AND SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS WILL RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS AT A TIME DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $934K | $22.0M | $1.2M | 77 |
| 2021 | $789K | $25.3M | $1.1M | 71 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $25.2M | $324K | 100 |
| 2024 | $1.1M | $28.5M | $2.2M | 70 |
| 2025 | $1.8M | $32.5M | $4.2M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 319 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$19K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$1.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (319 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Listing | Saline County, KS | $1,846,600 | Fulfillment of Articles of Incorporation | 2025 |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | $225,000 | GOOD LIFE SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Salina Public Library | Salina, KS | $200,000 | LIBRARY RENOVATION | 2023 |
| Salina Area United Way | Salina, KS | $200,000 | EARLY CHILDCARE INITIATIVE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Salina Regional Health Foundation | Salina, KS | $150,000 | ALL IN - LET'S PLAY CAMPAIGN | 2019 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | $100,000 | NURSING PROGRAM/SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| Salina Educational Automotive Museum | Salina, KS | $100,000 | FOUNDING DONOR | 2023 |
| United Methodist Church of the Cross | Salina, KS | $100,000 | ANGEL CHILD CARE CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2023 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Salina, KS | $100,000 | MAINTENANCE PROJECTS & THE BIG LIFT | 2024 |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | $75,000 | GOOD LIFE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | $75,000 | GOOD LIFE SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | $70,000 | ANNUAL APPEAL | 2019 |
| OCCK Inc | Salina, KS | $64,000 | VEHICLE SECURITY CAMERAS FOR THE BUSES | 2019 |
| Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | $60,000 | GUEST EMPLOYEE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | $60,000 | OPERATIONAL EXPENSES & NEW BUILDING RENOVATIONS | 2024 |
| CAPS | Salina, KS | $54,000 | CASA TRAINING & SUPERVISION | 2023 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | $50,000 | NURSING PROGRAM/SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Salina Area United Way | Salina, KS | $50,000 | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM FUND | 2023 |
| Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | $50,000 | WINTER SHELTER, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER, FURNISHING THE FUTURE | 2023 |
| Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | $50,000 | GUEST EMPLOYEE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Cloud County Community College | Junction City, KS | $50,000 | STUDENT LEARNING EQUIPMENT FOR TECH ED AND INNOVATION CENTER | 2024 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | $50,000 | NURSING PROGRAM/SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | $50,000 | STAFFING | 2024 |
| Salina Area Chamber of Commerce | Salina, KS | $50,000 | IMAGINE SALINA FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION IN THE SALINA, KANSAS AREA. | 2019 |
| Domestic Violence Association | Salina, KS | $50,000 | NEW FACILITY RENOVATIONS | 2019 |
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