Foundations that fund organizations in Kiowa, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kiowa nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $602K to Kiowa organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kiowa around $20K. 4 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kiowa
- $602K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in KS
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kiowa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Steinmetz Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 3 | $390K | $50K | Yes | General support |
| The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust | Wichita, KS | 5 | $175K | $38K | Preselected only | Annual grant |
| C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To assist in educational opportunities |
| Davis Family Foundation Inc | Kiowa, KS | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Public support |
| Eggleston Educational Trust | Medicine Lodge, KS | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Educational |
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 Kiowa, Kansas?
Benjamin Steinmetz Charitable Foundation, The Scott and Ruby Circle Charitable Trust, C D Spangler Foundation Inc, Davis Family Foundation Inc, Eggleston Educational Trust reported grants to Kiowa 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 Kiowa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.