Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Atchison, Kansas
3 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, holding $7.8M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muchnic Foundationsince 1950 | $587K86 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.5M |
| Cloud L Cray and Sara Jane Cray Family Foundationsince 1993 | $443K21 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
| Adair-Exchange Bank Foundationsince 1974 | $212K48 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.4M |
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 Atchison, Kansas?
Our directory lists 3 private grantmaking foundations in Atchison, Kansas with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $7.8M. 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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