Four southeast Kansas organizations are among twenty-four Kansas non-profits that will share in $4.13 million in Community Service Program Tax Credits through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Under this 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. Among the groups receiving $182,000 in credits are Labette Health in Parsons for the purchase of a new mammography machine; St. Paul Alumni & Friends Association for ADA compliance at Miles Field in Saint Paul, and the Community Health Center of SEK to construct two quality, energy-efficient homes in Columbus. The Elk County Preservation Society in Howard will receive $125,000 in credits for creating a multi-use community space in the vacant Howard National Bank building.
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. The Community Service Program Tax Credits program was first implemented in 1994.
