Foundations that fund organizations in Lakin, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lakin nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $228K to Lakin organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lakin around $19K. 3 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lakin
- $228K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $19K
- Based in KS
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lakin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weskan Charitable Foundation | Lakin, KS | 3 | $131K | $40K | Preselected only | Various charitable purposes |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $72K | $72K | Preselected only | Rural ems 2024 program grant |
| Lakin Community Empowerment Group | Lakin, KS | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Pickelball fence and hardware |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools.; Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools in K… |
| Perle and Catherine Frazee Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To be used at the |
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 Lakin, Kansas?
Weskan Charitable Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, Lakin Community Empowerment Group, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc, Perle and Catherine Frazee Foundation reported grants to Lakin 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 Lakin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.