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The post you shared is a real one from Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) on Truth Social (mirrored or cross-posted to X), reacting immediately after the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026. **Summary**:   Trump harshly criticizes the halftime performance as "absolutely terrible" and one of the worst ever, calling it nonsensical, an "affront to the Greatness of America," and unrepresentative of U.S. standards of success, creativity, or excellence. He specifically complains that "nobody understands a word this guy is saying" (referring to the headliner performing largely in Spanish), describes the dancing as "disgusting" (especially for young children watching nationwide and globally), and labels the whole show a "slap in the face" to the country. He contrasts it with America's current successes (e.g., record-breaking stock market and 401(k)s), predicts the "Fake News Media" will praise it anyway due to being ou...

As of Q3 2025, the Lawrence-based Great American Bank reported total assets of $505.67 million, ranking among Kansas's regional financial institutions. Previously, the bank had approximately $256 million in total assets in 2021 before a merger, growing to over $500 million in recent years. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Key Details on Asset Usage & Context Asset Composition: Assets are backed by a $203.1 million loan portfolio, with a 10.16% core-capital ratio and $34.1 million in equity capital, reflecting a solid foundation for regional lending, as reported in 2022. Merger Impact: In 2021, the bank acquired Lawrence-based University National Bank, which helped elevate its combined total assets at that time to $347 million, with $275 million in loans and $281 million in deposits, according to The Business Journals . Usage Context: These total assets are used as a metric to define the bank's size and lending capacity, typically classifying it as a community bank (less than $10 billion i...

A **501(c)(4)** organization is classified by the IRS as a **civic league** or **social welfare organization** (under IRC Section 501(c)(4)). Its primary purpose must be to promote the **common good and general welfare** of the community (or a substantial segment of it), rather than serving private interests. This broad "social welfare" test allows significant flexibility compared to other nonprofit types, especially in advocacy and policy work. ### How 501(c)(4)s Engage in Economic Development Economic development activities can qualify as promoting social welfare if they relieve unemployment, alleviate poverty/distress in economically depressed areas, stimulate community improvement, or induce industry/business location for broader public benefit (e.g., job creation, tax base strengthening). Key IRS-recognized examples include: - Making loans to businesses to encourage industrial development and employment in underserved areas. - Efforts to relieve unemployment through area...

**Similar Economic Development Foundations (501(c)(3) Organizations)** The **Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation** (EIN 80-0077427) is a classic example of a **501(c)(3) charitable foundation** tied to local economic development. It provides grants, funding for education/training, workforce opportunities, and support for underprivileged groups to advance economic growth—often complementing a related 501(c)(6) business league (like the Greater Topeka Partnership umbrella). This "dual structure" (charitable arm for tax-deductible donations + operational/business arm) is common in U.S. economic development ecosystems. Here are comparable **501(c)(3) foundations** focused on economic development, drawn from public examples across the U.S. (with emphasis on Midwest/Kansas where possible). These often fund grants, loans, workforce programs, business support, or community revitalization in distressed/underserved areas, aligning with IRS-recognized charitable purposes like relief o...

### GO Topeka's Financial Flows to the Chamber or Other GTP Entities Henry, thanks for the query—I'll dive into this based on public filings, reports, and the structure of the Greater Topeka Partnership (GTP) umbrella. GO Topeka (officially Growth Organization of Topeka-Shawnee County Inc., a 501(c)(6) entity) is one of several affiliated organizations under GTP, including the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Visit Topeka Inc., Downtown Topeka Inc., and the Greater Topeka Partnership Inc. (the parent/umbrella, EIN 82-2627387). These entities share leadership, office space (719 S Kansas Ave), and administrative resources to minimize duplication and maximize efficiency for economic development in Topeka/Shawnee County. From my analysis of available Form 990 filings (via ProPublica and GuideStar summaries for 2021–2024), news reports, and GTP documents, there is no evidence of **direct grants or one-way payments** from GO Topeka to the Chamber or other GTP entities. However, th...

**Visit Topeka Inc.** (EIN: 32-0176144) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization operating as the destination marketing arm for Topeka and Shawnee County. It functions as a subsidiary or affiliate within the **Greater Topeka Partnership** umbrella structure, focusing on tourism promotion, convention sales, visitor services, and economic impact through travel and events. ### Funding Allocation (Based on Recent Public Reports) A December 2025 report (from KSNT and related coverage) detailed the allocation of Visit Topeka's funds as follows: - **79%** → Directly supports **Visit Topeka's own operations** (staffing, marketing campaigns, office expenses, advertising, website maintenance, visitor center operations, and general administrative costs). - **11%** → Directed to a **Bid Fund** used to attract conventions, meetings, sports tournaments, and group events (e.g., subsidies, hosting incentives, or competitive bidding support). - **10%** → Supports the **City of Topeka** (likely thr...

### Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation (EIN: 80-0077427) Based on the latest available Form 990 filings, here are the income sources for the foundation in recent years. The organization primarily relies on contributions (e.g., donations and grants) and program service revenue (e.g., from the First Opportunity Fund, including loan interest and fees). No investment income or other miscellaneous sources were reported in these years. Total revenue fluctuates significantly, often tied to specific grants or initiatives. | Fiscal Year | Total Revenue | Contributions (Amount / %) | Program Services (Amount / %) | Other Sources | |-------------|---------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------| | 2022 (Ending Dec.) | $1,024,117 | $1,004,970 (98.1%) | $19,147 (1.9%) | $0  | | 2023 (Ending Dec.) | $113,645 | $75,008 (66.0%) | $38,637 (34.0%) | $0  | | 2024 (Ending Dec.) | $374,198 | $337,087 (90.1%) | $37,111 (9.9%) | $0  | Note: 2025 filings are not...