Foundations that fund organizations in Iola, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Iola nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $831K to Iola organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Iola around $6,000. 11 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Iola
- $831K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in KS
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Iola organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $337K | $169K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant; Rural child care program grant |
| Sleeper Trust | Iola, KS | 1 | $185K | $185K | Preselected only | Support monthly programs |
| Helen Gates Whitehead Test Trust James M Immel Trustee | Iola, KS | 19 | $155K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Contribution; Drug awareness program; Fire safety |
| Bertha R Brister Hospital Trust | Lawrence, KS | 2 | $54K | $27K | Preselected only | For religious purposes; For public library purposes |
| The Clopton Family Trust | Iola, KS | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Distribution |
| Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | HS Dual Credit, Kansas voucher program |
| Herbert & Gertrude Henderson Scholarship Foundation | Paola, KS | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Russell R Brown and Mary Brown Scholarship | Iola, KS | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf Charitable Foundation | Humboldt, KS | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Historical site preservation; Support community foundation |
| The Seabury Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| 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. |
| Alcon Cares Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,359 | $1,359 | Yes | Medical missions |
| Brain McCann Family Foundation C/O Swanson Bernard LLC | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Arts and culture |
| Lending Help for Students Inc | Leavenworth, KS | 1 | $195 | $195 | Preselected only | Program Support |
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 Iola, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Sleeper Trust, Helen Gates Whitehead Test Trust James M Immel Trustee, Bertha R Brister Hospital Trust, The Clopton Family Trust and 11 others reported grants to Iola 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 Iola. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.