Foundations that fund organizations in Ellis, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ellis nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $133K to Ellis organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ellis around $2,000. 5 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ellis
- $133K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in KS
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ellis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiesner Educational Foundation Inc | Ellis, KS | 25 | $74K | $1,500 | Yes | Education |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 2 | $33K | $17K | Yes | Funds for the fishing poles and t-shirts for the outdoor ka…; Purchase new hvac unit |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | Hays, KS | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | General operations |
| 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 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 1 | $302 | $302 | Preselected only | Childcare |
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 Ellis, Kansas?
Wiesner Educational Foundation Inc, Dane G Hansen Foundation, Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc, Land O'Lakes Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Ellis 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 Ellis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.