Foundations that fund arts and culture in Kansas
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Kansas in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Lattner Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Exploration Place, Wichita: support the charitable mission of the organization.
- $100,000 to The Kansas African American Museum, Wichita: support the charitable mission of the organization.
- $50,000 to Music Theatre of Wichita, Wichita: support the charitable mission of the organization.
How to apply: Available upon request.
Deadlines: Available upon request.
Restrictions: Available upon request.
Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to The Kansas African American Museum, Wichita: Renovation for new museum & cuktural center
- $35,000 to Wichita Grand Opera Inc, Wichita: Production of la cenerentola
- $25,000 to Wichita Symphony Society, Wichita: Young people's concerts
How to apply: Application should be submitted with full proposal (plus one copy).
Restrictions: Awards must qualify for charitable contributions under sec. 170(c), 2055(a), and/or 2522(a) and are limited to recipients in the wichita, kansas area and secondarily within the state of kansas.
Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- $20,000 to The Culture House Inc, Olathe: General operating support
- $10,000 to The Culture House Inc, Olathe: Capacity building for executive director position
- $10,000 to Interurban Arthouse Inc, Overland Park: General operating support for fy 2025
How to apply: Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
The Francis Family Foundation
- $33,500 to Interurban Arthouse, Overland Park: General operating support
- $10,000 to Kansas Academy of Theatrical Arts Inc, Kansas City: General operating support
- $9,500 to Band of Angels Corp, Overland Park: General operating support
How to apply: All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the...
Deadlines: Inquire with contact
Restrictions: Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. The director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. Awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. A department may...
The Walser Foundation
- $13,000 to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita: Grant - art start and storytime in the galleries
- $13,000 to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita: Grant - art start & stortime in the galleries
- $10,000 to Music Theatre Wichita, Wichita: Grant - intern program
How to apply: Letter of inquiry to nancy warner, foundation director - grant report form. Event sponsorship application - online form.
Deadlines: May 15th & october 15th
Restrictions: Organizations are limited to one application per year.
Shaw Family Foundation
- $8,500 to Exploration Place, Wichita: General support
- $6,000 to Wichita Symphony Society, Wichita: General support
- $5,000 to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita: General support
How to apply: The shaw foundation grant application is available online at: https://fmiokc.com/clients/shaw-family/application.
Deadlines: Application deadlines are posted on the website listed above.
Restrictions: Any award restrictions or limitations can be found on the website listed above.
Berry Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to The Kansas African American Museum, Wichita: Annual gift
- $10,000 to Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita: Annual gift
- $10,000 to Wichita Symphony Society, Wichita: Annual gift
How to apply: The berry foundation was established to expend funds to recognized charitable organizations. The charitable contributions are made at the discretion of the officers of the foundation.
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $15,000 to Exploration Place Inc, Wichita: Ep2 initiative
- $10,000 to Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Ltd, Wichita: Second century campaign
- $10,000 to Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Ltd, Wichita: Second century campaign
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
Stone Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita: Operations
- $10,000 to World War Ii History Center Foundation, El Dorado: Operations
- $5,000 to Mark Arts, Wichita: Operations
How to apply: Specific form not required
Deadlines: Applications and requests are accepted at anytime
Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Kansas African American Museum, Wichita: Capital campaign
- $4,400 to Music Theatre of Wichita, Wichita: General program support
- $2,000 to Exploration Place, Wichita: General program support
How to apply: We have no form or requirements for material to be submitted.
Restrictions: Contributions are made only to other 501(c)(3) organizations which are publicly supported and located in the wichita, ks area.
The Mariah Fund Inc
- $45,000 to Boot Hill Museum, Dodge City: 5 - Year Building
- $10,000 to Dodge City Roundup Inc, Dodge City: South Grandstand Repairs
- $9,457 to Depot Theater, Dodge City: Promotional Material for shows
How to apply: Grant applications must be submitted using only the forms provided by The Mariah Fund, Inc., either in printed form, or online, and specific exhibits that may be requested. Applicants are urged to view these requirements at the Fund's website, www.mariahfund.com
Deadlines: Posted on the Fund's website and in the media.
Restrictions: Grants are made only to applicants within the geographical restriction of 22 counties in Southwest Kansas for local and regional tourism.
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353
- $50,000 to Kansas African American Museum, Wichita: General support to arts & culture
- $3,600 to Music Theatre Wichita Inc, Wichita: Matching gift to arts & culture
- $1,150 to Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc, Wichita: Matching gift to civic agency
How to apply: Donor for each gift, you need to complete a gift request through eric. To access the form, click on the "matching gifts" in the "my tools" list on the eric homepage. The recipient organization will receive an email from textron's matching gift department asking for verification...
Deadlines: Requests are processed as they are received.
Restrictions: Textron will match contributions between $25 and $7,500 per individual, per calendar year, to eligible institutions at a $1:$1 ratio, for a maximum textron contribution of $7,500. Gifts made outside of the united states must be equivalent...
The Fidelity Bank Foundation
- $30,000 to Mulberry Arts Inc, Wichita: Meet the Challenge, #1 of 1
- $20,000 to Exploration Place, Wichita: EP2 Initiative, #2 of 5
- $2,500 to Wichita Symphony Society, Wichita: Youth Orchestras, #1 of 1
How to apply: Formal application packet may be requested from pam regehr at pregehr@fidelitybank.com or through the website www.fidelitybank.com
Deadlines: Requests are considered bi-monthly with deadlines of feb 1, apr 1, jun 1, aug 1, oct 1, dec 1
Restrictions: Applicants will be limited to those with a connection to the following geographical areas: wichita, kansas city, oklahoma city and tulsa
Beach Family Foundation Inc
- $18,469 to Harvester Arts Inc, Wichita: Marley floor mat, bleachers, lights
- $15,000 to Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita: Youth summer camp for 75 youth
- $14,550 to Emporia Arts Council Inc, Emporia: Computers for classroom
How to apply: Grant applicants must submit a 1-2 page letter of inquiry that contains: 1) purpose and history of the organization 2) goals and objectives of the project for which funding is being sought and the populations it serves 3) current status of the project (i.e. Date established and...
Deadlines: Applications and letter of inquiry accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Preference is given to kansas residents and not-for-profit organizations which have irs exemption letter.
K T Wiedemann Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Mark Arts Inc, Wichita: Oil Painters of America National Exhibition
- $10,000 to Ballet Wichita Inc, Wichita: Chance to Dance: Fall 2024
- $5,000 to Music Theatre Wichita, Wichita: General program
How to apply: Guidelines available upon request
Restrictions: Wichita Kansas; Minneapolis Minnesota; New York New York; Cincinnati Ohio; and Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom
The Guise-Weber Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Koester House Museum Foundation, Marysville: Museum & gardengrant
- $2,000 to Marshall County Arts Cooperative, Marysville: Program grant -community arts
- $1,000 to Marshall County Community Band, Marysville: Equipment, musicand suppliesgrant
How to apply: By u.s. Mail,oral or in person followed by written communication
Restrictions: Projects or drives of substantial benefit to marysville & marshall county, ks
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita: Charitable support
- $1,000 to Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc, Wichita: Charitable support
- $1,000 to Mccormick School Museum Inc, Wichita: Charitable support
How to apply: Mail applications to sondra langel, in care of the advisory committees, and include general information and program purpose.
Deadlines: None at this time
Restrictions: The foundation will make grant distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Bomhoff Foundation
- $122,000 to Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita: General fund
- $5,000 to Mark Arts, Wichita: 2024 holiday tables
How to apply: Application should be submitted with full proposal (plus one copy).
Restrictions: Awards are made only to charitable organizations qualified under sec. 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
- $50,000 to Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Ltd, Wichita: Orpheum theatre: second century campaign
- $25,000 to Boston Daniels, Kansas City: Boston daniels monument commissioning
How to apply: We seek to support proposals which fall in the following categories: education, health & human services, civic improvements, & arts. Following are the key elements we require as a prerequisite for funding consideration: 1. Brief description of organization; 2. Summary of...
Deadlines: Deadlines are set by staff
Restrictions: The following are reasons or subject areas which will constitute rejection of proposal: 1. Inability to produce a 501(c)(3) tax determination letter; 2. The recipient is defined as a "private foundation" in section 509(a) of the irs code;...
Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation, Atchison: Museum final exhibit
- $2,000 to Atchison Juneteenth Committee Inc, Atchison: Food & children's
How to apply: Request for proposals will be sent to selected charitable organizations for consideration.
Deadlines: March 31
Restrictions: Preference to qualified charitable organizations in the kansas city, mo area
Evans Gordon W Charitable Tr
- $17,500 to Music Theatre of Wichita, Wichita: Charitable contribution
- $7,000 to Mark Arts, Wichita: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Application should be submitted by full proposal in one copy at initial approach
Restrictions: Awards must be soley for charitable and/or educational purposes per IRC Sec 2055. Limited to areas involving cultural, music, theater and visual arts primarily in the
The Estelle S and Robert A Long Ellis Foundation
- $15,000 to Kansas School of Classical Ballet, Overland Park: Operating support
- $5,000 to Arts Council of Johnson County, Overland Park: Operating support
How to apply: Letter with 501(c)3 exemption certificate, financial statements and current budget
Union Pacific Foundation
- $7,500 to Mulberry Arts Inc, Wichita: Economic development
- $5,000 to African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble Inc, Wichita: Career awareness and readiness for youth
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee
- $5,000 to Interurban Arthouse, Overland Park: Iuah studio artist residencies & project funding
- $3,000 to The Friends of the Opus 76 Quartet, Prairie Village: Season support
How to apply: Application must be submitted via online portal
Restrictions: Qualifying charitable organizations that are not private foundations and are engaged in supporting the arts in the greater kansas city area.
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $3,000 to Catholic Academy of Sacred Music, Topeka: Matching gifts 1
- $1,500 to Trash Mountain Project, Topeka: Matching gifts 1
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
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