Foundations that fund organizations in Clay Center, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clay Center nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $179K to Clay Center organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clay Center around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clay Center
- $179K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in KS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clay Center organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark a Chapman Foundation | Sealy, TX | 16 | $71K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship; People helping people fund (linda underwood); 2 treatment rooms |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Rural workforce development program grant |
| Belin Foundation | Wichita, KS | 2 | $45K | $23K | Yes | A Mural Movement Project; Belin Foundation Scholarships |
| Clay County Educational Endowment Association Inc | Clay Center, KS | 5 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Teachers stipend; Back to school program |
| Four Rivers Housing Opportunities Inc | Beloit, KS | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | Pay for the closing costs when purchasing a home |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools in K… |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Clay Center, Kansas?
Mark a Chapman Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, Belin Foundation, Clay County Educational Endowment Association Inc, Four Rivers Housing Opportunities Inc and 3 others reported grants to Clay Center 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 Clay Center. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.