Foundations that fund organizations in Chanute, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chanute nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $1.2M to Chanute organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chanute around $3,000. 7 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chanute
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in KS
- 54%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chanute organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper Foundation | Chanute, KS | 3 | $979K | $60K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $92K | $92K | Preselected only | Rural workforce development program grant |
| Max and Carol Rickerson Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $83K | $83K | Preselected only | Child welfare |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | Education |
| The Westerman Foundation | Plano, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | General purposes |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Joseph & Dorothy Whiteford Edu Fdn | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Carolyn S Kruse Foundation | Buelton, CA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf Charitable Foundation | Humboldt, KS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Assist citizens with developmental d |
| Jellison Benevolent Society Inc | Junction City, KS | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Educational |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Storper Foundation C/O Sarah Field | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Chanute, Kansas?
James F Cooper and Jean M Cooper Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, Max and Carol Rickerson Foundation Inc, Ash Grove Charitable Foundation, The Westerman Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Chanute 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 Chanute. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.