Foundations that fund organizations in Mankato, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mankato nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $225K to Mankato organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mankato around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mankato
- $225K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in KS
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mankato organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $128K | $128K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 4 | $92K | $20K | Yes | Purchase military style fire truck; Purchase back up generator; Staffing support for the grouphome daycare |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc | Grand Island, NE | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Childcare |
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 Mankato, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Dane G Hansen Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Harry B Sweet Foundation Inc, Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Mankato 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 Mankato. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.