Foundations that fund community development in Kansas
These 21 foundations made grants to community development 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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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Inc, Andover: Support for organizational infrastructure investment and implementation of redi policy...
- $1,000,000 to Pipeline Inc, Kansas City: Support for organizational infrastructure and expanding pipeline's pathfinder...
- $175,000 to Toolbox Inc, Kansas City: Support to build capacity for financial planning & fundraising, data & evaluation, and...
How to apply: Submit requests through the foundation's grant application and information portal at: https://kauffman.fluxx.io
Deadlines: Since aug 2024, proposals require deadlines, consistent info, and defined funding limits.
Restrictions: Grant amounts vary depending on the scope of the specific project and the size of the organization. Grant applicants are asked to review our strategic direction and funding guidelines. If there is a strong match, we request applicants to...
Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation
- $250,000 to Grow Hays Inc, Hays: General operations
- $250,000 to Grow Hays Inc, Hays: General operations
- $50,000 to Grow Hays Inc, Hays: General operations
How to apply: Letter outlining requests and supporting materials available.
Deadlines: The board of directors meet quarterly and review applications at that time.
Restrictions: The robert e. And patricia a. Schmidt foundation was established and is dedicated to the primary premise of improving the quality of life in the community of hays and ellis county. This commitment secondarily extends to those communities...
Union Pacific Foundation
- $13,000 to Create Campaign Inc, Wichita: Economic development
- $10,000 to El Centro Inc, Kansas City: Health and wellness
- $8,500 to Destination Innovation Inc, Wichita: Develop environmental stewards
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...
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $25,000 to Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Association, Manhattan: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $3,500 to El Centro Inc, Kansas City: Supports economic education efforts for lmi/latino clients in kck
- $2,500 to Grow Hays, Hays: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
Lattner Family Foundation Inc
- $140,000 to Ashland Community Foundation, Ashland: support the charitable mission of the organization.
- $20,000 to Working Men of Christ, Wichita: support the charitable mission of the organization.
How to apply: Available upon request.
Deadlines: Available upon request.
Restrictions: Available upon request.
Coleman Family Foundation Inc
- $500,000 to Point Forward Inc, Pittsburg: General fund
How to apply: Written requests
Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust
- $150,000 to East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp, Ottawa: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Online application & guidelines available at www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: 3/20, 6/20, 9/20 & 12/20
Restrictions: Cities, towns, or other governmmental subdivisions within the kansas counties of lyons, coffey, or osage for improvement of recreational or governmental services to the public
Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480
- $80,000 to Faraday Foundation Inc, Wichita: Faraday 200 pilot episodes
How to apply: Application online only at dewingfoundation.org include cover letter,irs 501(c)(3) determination letter, a project budget, and an organizational budget
Deadlines: Applications accepted all year; semi-annual meetings are held april 1 and october 1.
Restrictions: Early childhood education, ages 2 - 12. Excludes funding for capital campaigns, operating expenses and general funds.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $35,250 to Kansas Rural Communities Foundation, Wamego: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust
- $35,000 to El Centro Inc, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: GUIDELINES AND ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE, www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: 3/31 and 8/31
Restrictions: Restricted to qualifying organizations in the greater kansas city, missouri & kansas city, kansas areas
Beach Family Foundation Inc
- $24,760 to Community Foundation of Ellis, Ellis: Equip park shelter
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.
The Shumaker Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Urban Scholastic Center, Kansas City: Operating Grant
How to apply: Grant application form and information required is provided on the website www.shumakerfamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See website
Restrictions: See website
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
- $10,000 to El Centro Inc, Kansas City: Academy for children program
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states.
The Edward W Hazen Foundation
- $10,000 to Destination Innovation, Wichita: General and project support
How to apply: Organizations wishing to be known to the foundation staff should submit information via the website at www.hazenfoundation.org.
Restrictions: The edward w. Hazen foundation invites applications from organizations identified as being aligned with the interests and strategy of the foundation.
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
- $10,000 to Right To Start, Overland Park: Improving entrepreneurial opportunity in the heartland through lifting entrepreneurs'...
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;...
Ronald O Thomas Foundation
- $7,500 to Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce, Baxter Springs: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Proposal re: need, availability of other funding, amount requested
Restrictions: Must have 501 (c)(3) status; not a private foundation; no grants to individuals; baxter springs, kansas area.
Lewis Family Foundation
- $6,280 to Osawatomie Partners in Education Inc, Osawatomie: Vball warmups; art supplies; ohs carpentry
How to apply: There is no specific application form. The request for funds needs to verify the community need, challenge to be addressed, target group of project, goals and method to achieve, an itemized budget and the specific amount requested. Submit the request on the requesting...
Restrictions: Charitable organizations exempt under 501(c)(3)
Max L & S Charlene Moxley Charitable Trust
- $5,547 to Main Street Sterling, Sterling: Plants
How to apply: Written request submitted subsequent to publication of notice by trust in area newspaper
Deadlines: Specified in newspaper notice
Restrictions: Preference given to requests that would benefit senior citizens of the sterling/rice county area
Freestate Community Foundation
- $2,252 to Dover Community Center, Dover: Contribution toward phase one of new roof
How to apply: Organizations that seek funding from the foundation must complete a thorough application.
Deadlines: Application deadlines are march 1st, june 1st, september 1st, and december 1st.
Restrictions: Organizations may receive only one grant award from the foundation each year.
Berry Foundation Inc
- $2,250 to Nxtus, 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.
Lola L Jackson Animal Welfare Foundation
- $2,000 to El Dorado Main Street, El Dorado: Beautification of main street including dog park
How to apply: Letterhead of organization, copy of irs 501(c)3 determination letter & and description of use.
Restrictions: Animal welfare
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