Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Kansas
These 24 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation
- $87,000 to League 42 Foundation, Wichita: Facilities at fidelity bank fields
- $50,000 to Olpe Community Improvement, Olpe: Education, health & wellness campaign
- $10,000 to Special Olympics Kansas, Mission: Fbo the air capital flyers and the wichita independants
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.
Lair Foundation
- $35,000 to Wichita Festivals Inc, Wichita: Community celebrations
- $25,000 to League 42 Foundation, Wichita: Introduce baseball to youth
How to apply: Letter of request stating proposed use of funds.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Lattner Family Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Wichita Swim Club, Wichita: support the charitable mission of the organization.
- $10,000 to Special Olympics Kansas, Mission: support the charitable mission of the organization.
How to apply: Available upon request.
Deadlines: Available upon request.
Restrictions: Available upon request.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- $150,000 to Police Athletic League of Kcks Inc, Kansas City: Support for program enhancement and staffing related to workforce and career development....
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...
Bill B Young Foundation C/O Farmers & Drovers Bank Trustee
- $63,000 to Council Grove Life Center, Council Grove: Program support
How to apply: Applications are available at Farmers & Drovers Bank, PO Box C, Council Grove, KS 66846
Restrictions: Recognized charitable organizations within the Council Grove community.
Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation
- $34,900 to Special Olympics Kansas, Mission: Unified champion schools
How to apply: Application form and guidelines can be located on the foundation's website at www.maderfoundation.org
Deadlines: March 1 through may 1
Restrictions: Must benefit children in the greater kansas city, missouri region in the following areas: arts, education, health and welfare
Rudd Foundation
- $30,000 to League 42 Foundation, Wichita: General Donation
John E Trembly Foundation
- $20,000 to Council Grove Life Center, Council Grove: Capital campaign
How to apply: An application form can be obtained at Emprise Bank, 20 S Mission, Council Grove, KS 66846
Deadlines: April 15th of current year
Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations on awards are listed on the application form.
Intrust Bank Charitable Tr
- $20,000 to League 42 Foundation, Wichita: 5 year pledge
How to apply: No form or specific requirements
Restrictions: Contributions to religious, charitable, scientific, etc organizations which were organized in the usa
W J Brace Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to First Tee of Greater Kansas City, Prairie Village: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Letter form of no more than 3 pages with appropriate attachments
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations located in the state of missouri, u.s.a. Preference will be given to (1) the education and health of children, (2) the health and care of aged persons, and
Mann Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, Wichita: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter of request stating proposed use of funds.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Awards limited to religious, charitable, scientific, lieterary and educational purposes as described in section 501(c)(3).
The Guise-Weber Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Marshall County Connection, Marysville: Blue riverrailtrail
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
Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation
- $5,000 to Council Grove Life Center, Council Grove: Facility updates.
How to apply: Complete grant application is available at 223 W Main, Council Grove, KS 66846
Deadlines: Applications must be received on or before the last day of month preceding the meeting.
Restrictions: Limited to individuals and organizations who are either native to or a resident of Morris County, Kansas.
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust
- $5,000 to Council Grove Life Center, Council Grove: Pool improvements
How to apply: Complete grant application is available at 223 W Main, Council Grove, KS 66846
Deadlines: Last day of the month preceding the month in which a trustee's meeting is to occur.
Restrictions: Recipients must be located in Morris County, be a political subdivision of the state of Kansas, or be a college, university, or trade school within the state of Kansas which are attended by students who are residents or natives of Morris...
William T Kemper Ii Charitable Trust
- $5,000 to Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc, Overland Park: Purchase a few horses to support program needs
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: Donations must be used for religious, charitable, scientific or educational purposes in the united states.
Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Kansas Inc, Mission: Healthy athletes project
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
Manhattan Fund - Caroline F Peine Charitable
- $5,000 to Special Olympics Kansas Inc, Mission: Support unified sports
How to apply: FOR GUIDELINES, PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: www.peinefoundation.org
Deadlines: PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: www.peinefoundation.org
Restrictions: Restricted to organizations described in irc sections 170(c) & 2055(a) which improve the quality of life in the city of manhattan, kansas, including but not limited to distributions for parks & recreation, the
Smoot Charitable Foundation
- $4,000 to Salina Crossroads Marathon, Salina: To support the mission of the organization
How to apply: Letter detailing needs and appropriate tax exempt status.
Restrictions: Must be an organization situated in saline county, kansas or an organization operating for the strict benefit of saline county, kansas.
Tom Feist Foundation
- $2,500 to Ford County Fair Association, Dodge City: Pillars of the Community Grand Drive
How to apply: Applications are to be submitted on the approved Grant Application Form and should include the applying organization's Form 990.
Deadlines: September 1
Restrictions: Grants are only awarded for projects that benefit the Spearville, KS community.
Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353
- $2,136 to Special Olympics Kansas Inc, Mission: 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...
Henry E Wurst Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Police Athletic League of Kcks, Kansas City: General op
How to apply: No specific form. The request should be as complete as possible.
Restrictions: Grants are issued primarily in kansas city metropolitan area.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Goddard Youth Sports Inc, Wichita: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Seidler Foundation
- $1,000 to Special Olympics Kansas, Mission: General support
How to apply: Written request
The Kerr Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Special Olympics Kansas Inc, Mission: To support youth summits
How to apply: Cover letter with summary request, institutional profile form completed, proposal summary form completed, irs 501(c)(3) letter, proposal and documentation as appropriate to the request
Deadlines: Requests should be submitted more than 45 days before qtrly committee mtgs to allow time for review
Restrictions: Geographical areas for consideration are: (1st preference) arkansas, colorado, kansas, missouri, new mexico, oklahoma, texas; areas: education, health, cultural, community service and human service. Applications are also accepted from the...
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