Foundations that fund organizations in Norton, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Norton nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $5.3M to Norton organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
66 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Norton around $15K. 14 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Norton
- $5.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 66
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in KS
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Norton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 12 | $4.1M | $227K | Yes | Childcare staffing funds; Funds for the renovations of the new building; Marketing funds for match month |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $257K | $129K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant; Rural workforce development program grant |
| The Stowers Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | To fund bridge to recovery program |
| Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation | Aurora, CO | 1 | $165K | $165K | Preselected only | Ongoing charitable mission of organizati |
| The James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $130K | $65K | Yes | Exempt purpose of organization |
| Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Bridge to recovery capital |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Donation |
| Coleman Family Foundation Inc | Pittsburg, KS | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | General fund |
| Thomas D Morgan Irrev Trust No 1 | Norton, KS | 7 | $25K | $4,000 | Yes | Higher education |
| The Hardesty Family Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Program |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | Hays, KS | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operations |
| Miller Family Foundation Inc | Pittsburg, KS | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General |
| Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Atchison capital campaign |
| Alan & Marcia Baer Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operations |
| The Antero Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Health & Human Services |
| Mechsner Private Operating Foundation | Norton, KS | 14 | $13K | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Soener Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust | Wichita, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Campaign |
| Leap of Faithe Foundation | Norton, KS | 4 | $9,765 | $2,382 | Preselected only | Adoption support |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 2 | $6,705 | $3,352 | Preselected only | Childcare |
| Muchnic Foundation | Atchison, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Societal benefit |
| The Tudor Foundation Co Roger Rieger | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Humanitarian |
| Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Partial treatment grant |
| 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. |
| Nichols Company Charitable Trust | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating - civic |
| Fred T & John H Steffens Scholarship | Phillipsburg, KS | 1 | $800 | $800 | Yes | Expenses & materials for 1 student for apprenticeship |
| Keith G Sebelius Foundation | Norton, KS | 3 | $450 | $100 | Yes | historical; educational; charitable |
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 Norton, Kansas?
Dane G Hansen Foundation, The Patterson Family Foundation, The Stowers Foundation, Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation, The James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation and 22 others reported grants to Norton 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 Norton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.