Foundations that fund organizations in Downs, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Downs nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $64K to Downs organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Downs around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Downs
- $64K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in KS
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Downs organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarver Charitable Trust C/O the Peoples Bank | Smith Center, KS | 8 | $51K | $7,000 | Yes | Charitable grant |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 3 | $12K | $5,000 | Yes | Funds to support 5 performers for the kansas storytelling f…; Funds for the 2026 storytelling festival; Purchase new benches for the depot |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | 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 Downs, Kansas?
Sarver Charitable Trust C/O the Peoples Bank, Dane G Hansen Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Downs 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 Downs. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.