Foundations that fund organizations in Frontenac, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Frontenac nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $130K to Frontenac organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Frontenac around $9,500. 1 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 Frontenac
- $130K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $9,500
- Based in KS
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Frontenac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Family Foundation Inc | Pittsburg, KS | 2 | $110K | $55K | Yes | General fund |
| Pritchett Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $19K | $9,500 | Yes | General support |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustee… |
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 Frontenac, Kansas?
Coleman Family Foundation Inc, Pritchett Foundation, Commerce Bancshares Foundation reported grants to Frontenac 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 Frontenac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.