Office of the Governor
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state, including several in the region, to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education, arts, and housing.
The administration’s ongoing commitment to supporting the development of community assets once again includes almost $1 million specifically to address the shortage of child care options.
“Local nonprofit organizations across the state are working diligently to address issues that have a tremendous impact on communities, the Kansans who live there, and their quality of life,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “The Community Service Tax Credit Program is a valuable tool that allows the state to support their efforts.”
Area CSP Awardees 2023-2024
•Catholic Charities of N. KS, Hays; Redevelopment of existing building into permanent Hays-area service center serving 16 NWKS counties; Tax Credit-50%
•Citizens Foundation, Colby; Building of new state-of-the-art, all-in-one facility and the purchase of equipment in a labor and delivery room; Tax Credit-70%
• High Point Advocacy and Resource Center, Inc., Colby; Bridging gap from crimes derived from substance abuse to recovery, they will take their services behind bars and provide access to free licensed substance abuse treatment, certified peer mentoring, and advocacy services to inmates in local county jails in service delivery area; Tax Credit-70%
•Rooks County Healthcare Foundation, Plainville; Dedicated transportation facility to house Rooks County Transportation Services transit vans and completion of the RCH childcare group home campus for The Nest #2; Tax Credit-70%
•St. John's Child Development Center, Ellinwood; Remodel and conversion of new classroom spaces to create operational efficiencies and add ew childcare slots for toddlers ad children ages 3-4. Full kitchen and playground will be co-located in building designed and customized for safe learning environment; Tax Credit-70%
•Sunporch of Smith Center, Inc., Smith Center; Remodel and additions to increase capacity of elders served from 11 to 15 in each of the two homes; Tax Credit-70%
•Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation, Inc., WaKeeney; Renovations to current facility to ensure state-of-the-art medical services and equipment and an expansion to include private inpatient rooms with accessible private bathrooms; Tax Credit-70%
CSP tax credits have been issued in the Sunflower State since 1994. The program provides a 70% tax credit to qualified donors in rural communities (populations less than 15,000) and a 50% tax credit in larger communities. The credits are a direct deduction from the donor’s state tax obligation.
The CSP program amplifies fundraising activities for non-profits and boosts large capital campaigns. Any individual or business subject to Kansas income tax is eligible to receive a tax credit through this program.
This year, CSP will assist six counties with building new or upgrading existing child care facilities. Other community projects across the state include housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a center for youth who have aged out of the foster system, a dormitory for children in acute psychiatric crises, a community wellness facility, historic renovations, health care equipment, and more.
“The ingenuity these organizations display as they improve their communities is inspiring and deserves support,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Creating healthy, vibrant communities where people want to live allows local and state economies to grow.”
Awarded nonprofits were chosen through a highly competitive, score-based selection process.
For a complete list of awardees, click here.