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Funding search · EIN 480847407 · Abilene, KS

Sterner Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

6
grants reported
$797,000
total given
2023–2025
filing years
$113,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2023–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Grant history

All 6 reported grants, largest first.

  • $285,000

    Central Kansas Free Fair · Abilene, KS · 2025

    Ckff beef barns, tables and chairs

  • $261,500

    Central Kansas Free Fair · Abilene, KS · 2024

    Ckff beef barns, tables and chairs

  • $207,000

    Central Kansas Free Fair · Abilene, KS · 2023

    Ckff beef barns, tables and chairs

  • $20,000

    Historic Abilene · Abilene, KS · 2025

    Pavilion enhancements,education cent

  • $15,500

    Historic Abilene · Abilene, KS · 2024

    Pavilion enhancements,education cent

  • $8,000

    Historic Abilene · Abilene, KS · 2023

    Alamo saloon roof repair

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.