Foundations that fund organizations in De Soto, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for De Soto nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $11K to De Soto organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to De Soto around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to De Soto
- $11K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in KS
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to De Soto organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine E Allin Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Educational support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
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 De Soto, Kansas?
Catherine E Allin Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation, Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr reported grants to De Soto 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 De Soto. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.