Foundations that fund organizations in Liberal, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Liberal nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $965K to Liberal organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
73 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Liberal around $2,750. 7 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Liberal
- $965K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 73
- Typical median grant
- $2,750
- Based in KS
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Liberal organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Clark Foundation | Liberal, KS | 27 | $295K | $5,000 | Yes | Equipment; Operations; Food |
| Baughman Foundation | Liberal, KS | 12 | $238K | $7,423 | Yes | Therapeutic riding expenses; Parks and recreation; Assistance with 2024 baseball program |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant |
| The Gould Foundation | Liberal, KS | 5 | $103K | $7,000 | Yes | Fund local soccer team; Fund local baseball; Food banksupport |
| Rundell Charitable Foundation Trust | Liberal, KS | 14 | $64K | $2,500 | Yes | Food pantry; Various; Uniforms |
| Falcons Booster Club Inc | Liberal, KS | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Uniforms, equipment etc for school athletics |
| Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust Foundation | Wichita, KS | 3 | $20K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Operations expense |
| Air Products Foundation | Allentown, PA | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | General program support toward sw energy institute; Support toward equipping fire districts second ladder truck |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support to provide safety and support to… |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 2 | $3,790 | $1,895 | Yes | Support for uninsured patients.; Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools. |
| The Curry Family Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| William J Gasser Family Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 1 | $253 | $253 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Dome Construction Foundation | South San Francisco, CA | 1 | $120 | $120 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
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 Liberal, Kansas?
Cooper Clark Foundation, Baughman Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, The Gould Foundation, Rundell Charitable Foundation Trust and 10 others reported grants to Liberal 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 Liberal. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.