Updated Nov 4, 2026
Private foundations based in Kansas
367 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Kansas, holding $5.7B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 20 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beren Sea Foundationsince 2014 | Wichita, KS | $4.2M14 grants · 2024 | $16K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Coleman Family Foundation Incsince 2002 | Pittsburg, KS | $3.1M43 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $10.0M |
| Weary Family Foundationsince 2000 | Manhattan, KS | $3.0M27 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $9.7M |
| Aim 5 Foundationsince 2014 | Topeka, KS | $2.4M42 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $9.0M |
| Redbud Foundationsince 2008 | Topeka, KS | $1.8M11 grants · 2024 | $90K | Preselected only | $11M |
| The Fidelity Bank Foundationsince 1963 | Wichita, KS | $1.6M45 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $6.4M |
| Robert and Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundationsince 2004 | Winfield, KS | $1.5M13 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $9.6M |
| Casper Family Foundationsince 2025 | Wichita, KS | $1.1M3 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $9.0M |
| Barton P & Mary D Cohen Charitable 1since 2009 | Overland Park, KS | $1.0M18 grants · 2025 | $21K | Yes | $8.7M |
| Mistler Family Foundationsince 1991 | Prairie Vlg, KS | $959K42 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $11M |
| Clay Blair Foundationsince 1989 | Lenexa, KS | $852K35 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $6.6M |
| Nichols Charitable Foundationsince 2016 | Topeka, KS | $850K16 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $11M |
| Ima Foundationsince 1975 | Wichita, KS | $831K602 grants · 2025 | $429 | Preselected only | $11M |
| Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling Charitable Trustsince 1981 | Hays, KS | $768K12 grants · 2024 | $42K | Yes | $11M |
| Barton P & Mary D Cohen Charitable 2since 2009 | Overland Park, KS | $737K9 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $9.4M |
| V & H Charitable Foundationsince 1991 | Overland Park, KS | $711K20 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $9.0M |
| Deramus Foundation Incsince 1966 | Overland Park, KS | $698K24 grants · 2024 | $16K | Preselected only | $9.2M |
| Dks Foundation Incsince 2000 | Leawood, KS | $675K1 grants · 2024 | $675K | Preselected only | $9.6M |
| Willard J and Mary G Breidenthal Foundationsince 1964 | Leawood, KS | $648K14 grants · 2024 | $13K | Yes | $5.9M |
| Smoot Charitable Foundationsince 1977 | Salina, KS | $525K45 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $11M |
| Pete Henry Foundationsince 1998 | Colby, KS | $525K47 grants · 2024 | $4,950 | Yes | $6.7M |
| Bruce G Cochener Foundationsince 1973 | Wichita, KS | $503K74 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| Albert & Leona a Morgan Charitable Foundationsince 1994 | Phillipsburg, KS | $502K1 grants · 2024 | $502K | Yes | $8.0M |
| Green Mountain Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Fairway, KS | $501K2 grants · 2025 | $251K | Preselected only | $5.9M |
| John J Sullivan Jr Foundationsince 1998 | Overland Park, KS | $495K94 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $9.4M |
| Devore Foundationsince 1955 | Wichita, KS | $486K24 grants · 2023 | $19K | Yes | $10M |
| Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundationsince 2023 | Pittsburg, KS | $485K11 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $9.5M |
| Merrill Charitable Foundationsince 1991 | Mission, KS | $482K25 grants · 2025 | $13K | Preselected only | $9.9M |
| V J Wilkins Foundationsince 2005 | Arkansas City, KS | $459K19 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $8.6M |
| Larry D Fleming Family Charitable Foundationsince 2015 | Wichita, KS | $443K9 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $7.2M |
| F Price Cossman Memorial Trsince 1999 | Wichita, KS | $425K6 grants · 2025 | $35K | Preselected only | $6.0M |
| Krupp Smith Family Foundationsince 1967 | Shawnee, KS | $420K10 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.2M |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Incsince 2017 | Norton, KS | $413K141 grants · 2025 | $500 | Preselected only | $11M |
| Robert J and Gloria Wilson Charitable Foundationsince 2023 | Ellis, KS | $408K1 grants · 2025 | $408K | Preselected only | $6.5M |
| Stueck Family Foundationsince 2006 | Stilwell, KS | $403K33 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $9.3M |
| Benjamin Steinmetz Charitable Foundationsince 2019 | Wichita, KS | $400K4 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $10M |
| Estes Evans Charitable Trsince 2023 | Dodge City, KS | $396K10 grants · 2025 | $36K | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Rjs Family Foundationsince 2022 | Prairie Vlg, KS | $390K15 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $8.9M |
| Chester Edwin Nash and Mary Nash Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | Hugoton, KS | $385K3 grants · 2025 | $130K | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| Memorial Hospital Assn Incsince 2015 | Manhattan, KS | $377K24 grants · 2024 | $11K | Preselected only | $7.4M |
| Joe and Mary Moeller Foundationsince 2005 | Wichita, KS | $372K23 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.0M |
| Houghton Family Foundationsince 2022 | Tipton, KS | $359K1 grants · 2025 | $359K | Yes | $6.2M |
| Robert C & Mary E Lolmaugh Trust Foundationsince 1998 | Wichita, KS | $353K35 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $9.3M |
| Beach-Edwards Family Foundation Incsince 2015 | Mission, KS | $353K28 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $7.0M |
| E L and Z Irene Hopkins Private Foundationsince 1997 | Emporia, KS | $341K26 grants · 2025 | $5,500 | Yes | $6.9M |
| Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family Foundationsince 2017 | Mission Hills, KS | $339K9 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $7.0M |
| Grs Foundationsince 1993 | Wichita, KS | $330K114 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $8.1M |
| Atha Family Foundationsince 2019 | Prairie Vlg, KS | $325K1 grants · 2024 | $325K | Preselected only | $9.8M |
| Sterner Foundation Incsince 1977 | Abilene, KS | $305K2 grants · 2025 | $153K | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundationsince 1970 | Salina, KS | $304K41 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| Zimmerman Family Foundationsince 1997 | Salina, KS | $275K1 grants · 2025 | $275K | Yes | $5.9M |
| Donlan Foundationsince 1989 | Wichita, KS | $271K19 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $7.7M |
| Schwartz Foundationsince 2006 | Topeka, KS | $268K34 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| Edward Mosby Lincoln Foundationsince 1988 | Wichita, KS | $260K38 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $8.2M |
| Rail Heritage Trustsince 2014 | Paola, KS | $250K20 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $6.8M |
| Louis W Baehr & Dolpha Baehr Foundationsince 1967 | Paola, KS | $247K21 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Yes | $6.1M |
| Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundationsince 1999 | Prairie Vlg, KS | $208K20 grants · 2024 | $2,925 | Preselected only | $8.1M |
| Kompass Kapital Foundation 12152014since 2016 | Overland Park, KS | $163K14 grants · 2025 | $3,625 | Preselected only | $9.5M |
| Walnut Ridge Land Trust III Ltdsince 2018 | Stilwell, KS | $127K6 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $6.6M |
| March Family Foundationsince 2015 | Overland Park, KS | $83K11 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $6.3M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Kansas
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission — Organizational GrantsStateKansas Creative Arts Industries Commission | Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Humanities Kansas — Humanities GrantsStateHumanities Kansas | Humanities Kansas | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Kansas?
Our directory lists 367 private grantmaking foundations in Kansas with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $5.7B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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