Foundations that fund organizations in Humboldt, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Humboldt nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $592K to Humboldt organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Humboldt around $2,500. 6 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Humboldt
- $592K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in KS
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Humboldt organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Works Family Foundation | Humboldt, KS | 2 | $367K | $184K | Preselected only | Community garden project; Public trail |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $134K | $67K | Preselected only | Ed\prg; Rural child care program grant |
| Max and Carol Rickerson Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $42K | $42K | Preselected only | Museum |
| Grace S Rourk Charitable Trust | Overland Park, KS | 3 | $25K | $782 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf Charitable Foundation | Humboldt, KS | 8 | $16K | $2,200 | Yes | Support community religious event; Support rebuilding public square; Support historical items |
| Helen Gates Whitehead Test Trust James M Immel Trustee | Iola, KS | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| 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… |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Two refrigerators and three freezers |
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 Humboldt, Kansas?
The Works Family Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, Max and Carol Rickerson Foundation Inc, Grace S Rourk Charitable Trust, Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf Charitable Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Humboldt 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 Humboldt. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.