Foundations that fund organizations in Council Grove, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Council Grove nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $485K to Council Grove organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
74 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Council Grove around $2,106. 6 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Council Grove
- $485K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 74
- Typical median grant
- $2,106
- Based in KS
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Council Grove organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $209K | $104K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant; Rural workforce development program grant |
| Bill B Young Foundation C/O Farmers & Drovers Bank Trustee | Council Grove, KS | 18 | $110K | $4,000 | Yes | Program support; Summer youth & program support; Kids to camp |
| John E Trembly Foundation | Council Grove, KS | 16 | $66K | $2,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation | Council Grove, KS | 16 | $55K | $2,750 | Yes | Program support; For Morris County children camp expenses; Summer reading program |
| Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust | Council Grove, KS | 14 | $29K | $2,050 | Yes | Program support; Capital improvements; Youth theatre |
| Morris County 4-H Foundation % Larry Landgren | Emporia, KS | 5 | $12K | $2,106 | Yes | To help make the achievement banquet affordable to all morr…; To help make going to collage more affordable; To help with the expenses of attending camps, contest shoot… |
| 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. |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Vinyl banner, kneeling rolls, wagon, |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Council Grove, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Bill B Young Foundation C/O Farmers & Drovers Bank Trustee, John E Trembly Foundation, Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation, Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust and 4 others reported grants to Council Grove 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 Council Grove. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.