Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Pittsburg, Kansas
5 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas, holding $103M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Family Foundation Incsince 2001 | $4.1M50 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $80M |
| Coleman Family Foundation Incsince 2002 | $3.1M43 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $10.0M |
| Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundationsince 2023 | $485K11 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $9.5M |
| Ronald O Thomas Foundationsince 2008 | $228K12 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.1M |
| Throckmorton-Riser Foundation Inc | $210K1 grants · 2025 | $210K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
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 Pittsburg, Kansas?
Our directory lists 5 private grantmaking foundations in Pittsburg, Kansas with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $103M. 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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