Foundations that fund organizations in McPherson, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for McPherson nonprofits
41 private foundations gave $1.7M to McPherson organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 41 that say either way accept applications.
80 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to McPherson around $10K. 12 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 41
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 41 that state a policy
- Dollars to McPherson
- $1.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 80
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in KS
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to McPherson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Family Foundation Inc | Fort Thomas, KY | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | General support |
| Saint Stephen's of Kansas Charitable Trust | McPherson, KS | 4 | $236K | $68K | Preselected only | Training; Smoky valley hope for youth; Student center |
| Julia J Mingenback Foundation Inc | McPherson, KS | 4 | $165K | $43K | Yes | Opera house endowment fund; Residence hall expansion project; Upland outdoor life education center |
| Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio | Winfield, KS | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Auto restoration |
| Gaines H Billue Charitable Living Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $98K | $98K | Preselected only | Scholarships for industrial |
| Griffith R Harsh IV and Margaret C Whitman Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | General Operating |
| Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation | McPherson, KS | 3 | $57K | $14K | Preselected only | Donation; Donation and support education |
| Sbmt Charitable Trust | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Educational institution |
| The Footprints Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Educational scholarship |
| Don & Linda Brodie Family Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Annual gift |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 27 | $40K | $550 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Automotive Restoration Program Support |
| Morrison Foundation Trust | Salina, KS | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | Endowment fund |
| The Rob Walton Foundation | Bentonviille, AR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To support the automotive restoration program in 2024, incl… |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To support a new sound system and roof repair |
| The Cotter Foundation Inc | Davidson, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Fj Foundation Inc | Georgetown, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Endowed Engine Restoration Scholarship |
| Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operations expense |
| Jdm Foundation Inc | Burbank, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Educational assistance |
| Helen Gough Fdn Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Kinzie Foundation | Ennis, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Scholorships |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust | Valley Center, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Gift |
| Ketcherside Family Foundation Inc | McPherson, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted contribution - op. fund |
| Paul Ross Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Hyde Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Operations |
| The Stephen F & Camilla T Brauer Charitable Trust | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| The Leland Trust Co Carol Haynes | Holyoke, CO | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Paul Senger Tuw 530 | Macomb, IL | 1 | $3,160 | $3,160 | Preselected only | Education-scholarship |
| The Rehabvisions & Cariant Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Golf classic to benefit mcpherson healthcare foundation |
| Studebaker National Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Presentation of studebaker heritage |
| Katharine & Calvin Gatlin Scholarship Fd Co the Trust Company of Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 2 | $1,470 | $735 | Preselected only | Program services |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,169 | $1,169 | Yes | United Way Match |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
| Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Smolan, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 3 | $700 | $100 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | 200 |
| McPherson Church of Christ Scholarship and Charitable Trust | McPherson, KS | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Charitable and benevolence work |
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 McPherson, Kansas?
Bishop Family Foundation Inc, Saint Stephen's of Kansas Charitable Trust, Julia J Mingenback Foundation Inc, Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio, Gaines H Billue Charitable Living Trust and 36 others reported grants to McPherson 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 McPherson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.