Mission
LITERARY/EDUCATION
Small Public Charity
WESTERN PLAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION
WESTERN PLAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Colby, KS. Its most recent IRS filing (2026) reports revenue of $121K, expenses of $101K, total assets of $227K. Imperigo tracks 8 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $74K.
EIN: 480771370
Colby, KS
Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies
NTEE: A26
Latest filing: 2026
Total Revenue$121K
Total Expenses$101K
Total Assets$227K
Grant Records8
Funding Total$74K
Filing Years2022–2026
Where $100 goes at Western Plains Arts Association
How Western Plains Arts Association divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 9 years.
$59
Programs
the work itself
$41
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $59 for programs
$59
Various performing arts programs in nine counties were presented live by Western Plains Arts Association to adults and children
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2026. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Arts program support
$9,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$9,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$6,000
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$11,500
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 8 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TREASURER
Elizabeth Hockersmith
PRESIDENT
Leona Dickman
EXEC DIRECTOR
Pat Ziegelmeier
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121K | $101K | $227K |
| 2025 | $115K | $100K | $206K |
| 2024 | $103K | $102K | $191K |
| 2023 | $97K | $91K | $190K |
| 2022 | $101K | $98K | $184K |
Between 2022 and 2026, reported annual revenue grew from $101K to $121K (+20%), with total assets most recently reported at $227K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.