Foundations that fund organizations in Colby, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colby nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $985K to Colby organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
53 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colby around $3,500. 10 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Colby
- $985K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 53
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in KS
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colby organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 14 | $621K | $12K | Yes | Childcare staffing funds; Book grant; Purchase new ob equipment |
| The Pete Henry Foundation | Colby, KS | 5 | $73K | $7,500 | Yes | For puchasing medical equipment; Grant; Grant for fireup/burn prevention pro |
| Seele Foundation | Oakley, KS | 5 | $68K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $62K | $62K | Preselected only | Rural ems 2024 program grant |
| Louis T and Audrey a Hines Foundation | Colby, KS | 6 | $50K | $3,500 | Preselected only | General; General/missions and ministries; Playground renovation project |
| A & F Moore Scholarship Tr Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | St Louis, MO | 1 | $48K | $48K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | New carpet in education wing of church |
| The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust | Wichita, KS | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Annual grant |
| Margaret H Edwards Testamentary Trust | Scott City, KS | 5 | $9,267 | $1,304 | Preselected only | Church Operations; Medical Services; EMS Services |
| Garvey Texas Foundation Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 3 | $7,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Charitable giving |
| Crampton Foundation | Colby, KS | 1 | $4,601 | $4,601 | Preselected only | Ag building project |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Salina, KS | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General fund |
| FIRST National Bank Charitable Trust | Goodland, KS | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Education; Community service |
| Oge Energy Corp Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,900 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Human services n.e.c. |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Childcare |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Marcus S & Catherine D Maydew Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General |
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 Colby, Kansas?
Dane G Hansen Foundation, The Pete Henry Foundation, Seele Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, Louis T and Audrey a Hines Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Colby 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 Colby. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.