Foundations that fund organizations in Garnett, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Garnett nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $572K to Garnett organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Garnett around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Garnett
- $572K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in KS
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Garnett organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $564K | $194K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant; Rural child care program grant |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Nightstick flashlights; Firepro therman cameras |
| Anderson County Association for Retarded Citizens | Garnett, KS | 3 | $2,520 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribution; Scholarship; Contribution for an individual |
| Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $775 | $775 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Garnett, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Mfa Oil Foundation, Anderson County Association for Retarded Citizens, Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Garnett 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 Garnett. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.