Foundations that fund organizations in Bird City, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bird City nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $3.7M to Bird City organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bird City around $18K. 6 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bird City
- $3.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in KS
- 86%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bird City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 18 | $2.4M | $18K | Yes | New established endowment funds; New established endowed funds; Funds for the affiliated community foundations (25,000 x 15… |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $1.1M | $566K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant; Rural childcare grant |
| The Pete Henry Foundation | Colby, KS | 1 | $101K | $101K | Yes | Grants fo 9 nw counties |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | Hays, KS | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operations |
| Norman & Marguerite Magley Memorial | Goodland, KS | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Distribution of principal and income accruals |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Keith G Sebelius Foundation | Norton, KS | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | charitable |
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 Bird City, Kansas?
Dane G Hansen Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, The Pete Henry Foundation, Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation, Norman & Marguerite Magley Memorial and 2 others reported grants to Bird City 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 Bird City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.