Foundations that fund organizations in Kensington, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kensington nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $194K to Kensington organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kensington around $2,787. 7 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kensington
- $194K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $2,787
- Based in KS
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kensington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust % the Peoples Bank | Smith Center, KS | 12 | $85K | $7,200 | Yes | Funds for expenses; Religious support; Swimming pool exps, community suppor |
| Violet Norton Educational Trust Fund | Smith Center, KS | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | Equipment |
| Rathert Foundation % the Peoples Bank | Smith Center, KS | 4 | $30K | $7,900 | Yes | Swimming pool expenses; Apartment remodel; Insurance & lawn care |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Purchase bunker gear |
| Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 5 | $12K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable; Religious expenses; Kensington food pantry |
| Bill & Julia Thomas Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 1 | $2,787 | $2,787 | Yes | Trees & trash bins for city park |
| Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 3 | $2,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Carrol & Darlene Booz Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Kensington, Kansas?
Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust % the Peoples Bank, Violet Norton Educational Trust Fund, Rathert Foundation % the Peoples Bank, Dane G Hansen Foundation, Theodore W and Ruth a Levin Charitable Trust and 4 others reported grants to Kensington 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 Kensington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.