TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded 16 nonprofit organizations around the state community service tax credits, including the Roots & Wings Foundation in Great Bend. Since 1994, CSP has helped nonprofit organizations undertake major capital fund-raising drives for several different projects which have made a significant impact on the lives of Kansans, including health care, services for children and families, crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and job training.

“Non-profit organizations are extremely important for the livelihood and well-being of Kansans, as well as our state economy,” said Robert North, Interim Secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce. “We are pleased to offer Community Service Tax Credits to deserving organizations in order to help them continue providing their invaluable services to our citizens.”

Tax credit awards are distributed through an application process that consistently sees a high volume of applicants. Based on the needs of the proposed project, applicants may request up to $250,000 in tax credits. Applicant organizations in rural areas (with less than 15,000 in population) are eligible for a 70 percent credit. Applicant organizations in non-rural areas are eligible for a 50 percent credit.

In Great Bend, Roots & Wings Foundation, sub-applicant Rosewood Services, received $250,000. The foundation will renovate an existing building that will add room for a print shop, industrial kitchen, classroom and location for job training. The multi-purpose facility will allow for growth and expansion of programs to those with intellectual and developmental disability.