TOPEKA – Lt. Gov. and Sec. of Commerce David Toland has announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits to support significant fundraising efforts for 24 non-profit organizations across Kansas.
Discover Mitchell County, Beloit is one of those 24 to receive $186,000 in tax credits to sell on behalf of: Building a childcare facility (Kingdom Kids Childcare Center) to provide care for young children between the ages of 0-5, and after-school care for kids up to 10 years old. The center will provide a place for 71 children.
“This is such exciting news,” said Solomon Valley Community Foundation Executive Director, Julia Rabe. “Our total amount is $182,000 and we have $77,000 committed to pledges. Our goal with this program is to connect with local businesses who want to support the Kingdom Kids project.
“Non-profit organizations throughout the state are doing the necessary work to tackle our communities’ most pressing needs,” Lt. Gov. and Sec. of Commerce David Toland said. “Through CSP Tax Credits, Commerce partners with these organizations — and the donors that support them — to fund projects that make a real, lasting difference for Kansas families.”
The Community Service Tax Credit Program provides an opportunity for non-profit organizations and public health entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns involving community service, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and technical training, and healthcare services.
Under the program, the state authorizes nonprofit organizations to offer tax credits to donors who make contributions toward approved projects. Organizations in rural areas with populations less than 15,000 can receive a 70% credit, while communities with more than 15,000 population can receive a 50% credit.
“It’s important that non-profit organizations in Kansas feel that they can grow and succeed here — because they are part of our goal of ensuring our communities prosper and thrive,” Assistant Sec of Quality Places Matt Godinez said. “Through programs like CSP Tax Credits, we’re able to assist the organizations who keep our communities and residents healthy, smart and safe.”
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
If you would like to learn more, contact Julia Rabe at 785-833-6153 or Emily Benedick at 785-738-3000 ext 1.
