Foundations that fund organizations in Oberlin, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oberlin nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $266K to Oberlin organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oberlin around $8,765. 2 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 Oberlin
- $266K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $8,765
- Based in KS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oberlin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 4 | $241K | $50K | Preselected only | Rural child care program grant; Rural ems 2024 program grant; Thriving rural responsive grant |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 2 | $18K | $8,765 | Yes | Childcare staffing funds; Comm purchase led lights, microphones and storage equip for… |
| Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation | Hastings, NE | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | troubled youth assistance |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 1 | $3,176 | $3,176 | 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 Oberlin, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Dane G Hansen Foundation, Leroy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation, Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc reported grants to Oberlin 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 Oberlin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.