Foundations that fund organizations in Olpe, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Olpe nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $470K to Olpe organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Olpe around $39K. 6 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Olpe
- $470K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $39K
- Based in KS
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Olpe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Ople fitness park - |
| Loretto a Langley Trust C/O Esb Financial - Steve Bell Trus | Emporia, KS | 2 | $79K | $39K | Preselected only | General funding; Purchase lighting for fitness park |
| Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Education, health & wellness campaign |
| The Trusler Foundation Inc C/O Esb Financial | Emporia, KS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Olpe fitness park - phase #2 |
| Emil Babinger Charitable Trust | Emporia, KS | 2 | $27K | $14K | Yes | Rectory remodel & building painting; Fire equipment |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Civic and community development |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools. |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
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 Olpe, Kansas?
Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust, Loretto a Langley Trust C/O Esb Financial - Steve Bell Trus, Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation, The Trusler Foundation Inc C/O Esb Financial, Emil Babinger Charitable Trust and 3 others reported grants to Olpe 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 Olpe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.