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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