Don C and Florence M Mccune Foundation
Historical FunderSalina, Kansas · EIN 48-1164218 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | McCune Middlekauff Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 W Iron Ave, Salina KS 67401 |
| Phone | 7858277251 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEALINE |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION WILL DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OR CHARITABLE PURSUITS WHICH BENEFIT SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, AND ANY OTHER RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS OR PURSUITS, WITH EMPHASIS/PREFERENCE ON THOSE LOCATED IN SALINA AND SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL REVIEW ALL SUCH REQUESTS AND SELECT THOSE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WILL RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED AND THE TIMING OF THE DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SOME GRANTS MADE TO EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE EARMARKED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SELECTION OF THE RECIPIENT STUDENTS WILL BE MADE BY THE EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THERE WILL BE NO LIMITATIONS BASED ON RACE, EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENT, OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina Health Education Foundation | Salina, KS | Building Campaign | $500,000 |
| Unified School District 305 | Salina, KS | Eager Readers Program | $81,187 |
| Salina Regional Health Foundation | Salina, KS | Playground and Park Maintenance - Olivia's Park | $50,000 |
| Stiefel Theatre For The Performing | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $40,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Salina, KS | Stewardship Campaign | $35,000 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross of Kansas | Salina, KS | Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $25,000 |
| Salina Community Theatre Foundation | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $25,000 |
| Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $15,000 |
| KSDS Asssistance Dogs Inc | Washington, KS | Training and Placing Assistance Dogs | $10,000 |
| Salina Animal Services | Salina, KS | Animal Shelter Operations | $10,000 |
| Salina Art Center Inc | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $10,000 |
| The Salina Symphony Inc | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Presbyterian Church | Salina, KS | Castle Summer Program | $10,000 |
| Greater Salina Community Foundation | Salina, KS | Salina Athletics Partners Stadium Fund | $8,000 |
| St Mary's Grade School | Salina, KS | Eager Readers Program | $6,975 |
| Friends of the River Foundation | Salina, KS | Operating budget assistance | $5,000 |
| Rolling HIlls Zoo Foundation | Salina, KS | Dream Night | $5,000 |
| Senior Services - Saline County KS | Salina, KS | Christmas Gift Bags For Homebound Seniors | $5,000 |
| Teen Town Inc | Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $5,000 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo FOUNDATION | Salina, KS | Wild Wonders and Beastly Safari | $5,000 |
| Greater Salina Community Foundation | Salina, KS | Back To School Fair - Backpacks For Children | $3,000 |
| City of Lincoln Center | Lincoln, KS | Cemetery Maintenance | $1,500 |
| Vesper Cemetery District | Sylvan Grove, KS | Cemetery Maintenance | $1,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($547,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,474,162 | 30 |
| 2023 | $717,319 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542729349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1164218
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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