Foundations that fund organizations in Augusta, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Augusta nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $27K to Augusta organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Augusta around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Augusta
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in KS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Augusta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Civic |
| Paul Ross Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Cantrell Felix a Jr | Wichita, KS | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Special families summer |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 2 | $2,725 | $1,362 | Yes | Support for uninsured patients.; Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools in K… |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $400 | $100 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building; Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics; Community improvement |
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 Augusta, Kansas?
Bnsf Railway Foundation, Paul Ross Charitable Foundation, Cantrell Felix a Jr, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc, Tractor Supply Company Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Augusta 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 Augusta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.