Foundations that fund organizations in Lebanon, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lebanon nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $31K to Lebanon organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lebanon around $2,300. 5 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lebanon
- $31K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,300
- Based in KS
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lebanon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Pour concrete around the stage at the park |
| Rathert Foundation % the Peoples Bank | Smith Center, KS | 4 | $11K | $2,300 | Yes | Downspouts; Laptop; Cemetery improvements |
| Carrol & Darlene Booz Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 4 | $4,115 | $932 | Yes | Charitable |
| Smith County State Bank & Trust Co Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 1 | $2,668 | $2,668 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bill & Julia Thomas Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Kids tractor pull/lebanon bash |
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 Lebanon, Kansas?
Dane G Hansen Foundation, Rathert Foundation % the Peoples Bank, Carrol & Darlene Booz Charitable Trust, Smith County State Bank & Trust Co Charitable Trust, Bill & Julia Thomas Charitable Trust reported grants to Lebanon 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 Lebanon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.