Foundations that fund organizations in Neodesha, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Neodesha nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $519K to Neodesha organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Neodesha around $4,854. 3 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Neodesha
- $519K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $4,854
- Based in KS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Neodesha organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neodesha Community Foundation | Neodesha, KS | 19 | $261K | $4,854 | Preselected only | Downtown beautification; Downtown beautificaiton; Donations |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $175K | $175K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant |
| The Philip D Griffith Family Charitable Foundation | Carson City, NV | 4 | $76K | $5,750 | Yes | Educational scholarships; Grant; Educational projects |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools.; Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools in K… |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Matching gift to education |
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 Neodesha, Kansas?
Neodesha Community Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, The Philip D Griffith Family Charitable Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc, Community National Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Neodesha 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 Neodesha. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.