Foundations that fund organizations in Ashland, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ashland nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $1.4M to Ashland organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ashland around $73K. 1 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ashland
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $73K
- Based in KS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ashland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $1.3M | $1.3M | Yes | Nurturing children-worship & prayer |
| Lattner Family Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 2 | $146K | $73K | Yes | support the charitable mission of the organization. |
| Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education Trust | Ashland, KS | 9 | $37K | $4,000 | Preselected only | College scholarship |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $425 | $425 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Ashland, Kansas?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Lattner Family Foundation Inc, Jennie G and Pearl Abell Education Trust, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Ashland organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Ashland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.