Foundations that fund organizations in Ness City, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ness City nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $12K to Ness City organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ness City around $3,298. 1 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ness City
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,298
- Based in KS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ness City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freda Wilhelm Charitable Trust | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $6,008 | $6,008 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $3,298 | $3,298 | Preselected only | Used at the discretion of |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools in K… |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Ness City, Kansas?
Freda Wilhelm Charitable Trust, Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Ness City 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 Ness City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.