02 Jul Cradle to Crayons receives $182,000 in CSP Tax Credits
Rendering of the proposed Cradle to Crayons Kitchen
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program tax credits to support fundraising efforts for 24 nonprofit organizations across the state.
Among the recipients is Cradle to Crayons, a child care center in Moundridge, which received $182,000 in tax credits. Funds raised through the tax credit program will help pay for the kitchen in the organization’s new facility. The tax credits are available through the McPherson County Community Foundation and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Non-profit organizations throughout the state are doing the necessary work to tackle our communities’ most pressing needs,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary 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 Secretary 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.”
Community Service Program Tax Credits have been issued in Kansas since 1994. Program funds are one of many tools provided by Commerce that support nonprofits. To view the complete list of 2026 awardees and their projects, click here.
About the Quality Places Division:
Established in 2024, the Quality Places Division at the Kansas Department of Commerce exists to improve quality of life in communities across the state through various programs and services. The Kansas Department of Commerce understands the immense role played by strong communities in economic development and prioritizes investments in people and communities as major contributors to the overall strength of the Kansas economy. To learn more, click here.
About the Kansas Department of Commerce:
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.
Contact for Tax Credits: Betsy Davis, Director of Community Services – 620-245-9070 or Betsy@McPhersonfoundation.org