Foundations that fund organizations in Highland, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Highland nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $331K to Highland organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Highland around $8,050. 5 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Highland
- $331K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $8,050
- Based in KS
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Highland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $194K | $97K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant; Rural workforce development program grant |
| W a Harwi Testamentary Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Simulation lab equipment |
| B Degginer Tr Ua Fbo Highland 01-25-88 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Lois Mannon Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Evah C Cray Residuary Charitable Trust Sawmill Trust Company Trustee | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Operating funds to provide scholarships and other assistanc… |
| R E French Family Educational Foundation | Gridley, KS | 1 | $8,050 | $8,050 | Yes | Endowment grant |
| Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation | Atchison, KS | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Paul a & Daisy E Schuneman Scholarship Trust | Hiawatha, KS | 4 | $1,950 | $500 | Yes | Secondary ed |
| Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust | Hiawatha, KS | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | Support |
| Kenneth Cook Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $611 | $611 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Edna Mae Schmitt Scholarship Trust C/O Citizens State Bank & Trust | Hiawatha, KS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Secondary education |
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 Highland, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, W a Harwi Testamentary Trust, B Degginer Tr Ua Fbo Highland 01-25-88, Lois Mannon Charitable Trust, Evah C Cray Residuary Charitable Trust Sawmill Trust Company Trustee and 6 others reported grants to Highland 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 Highland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.