Foundations that fund organizations in Osborne, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Osborne nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $411K to Osborne organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Osborne around $7,000. 3 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Osborne
- $411K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in KS
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Osborne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarver Charitable Trust C/O the Peoples Bank | Smith Center, KS | 16 | $238K | $7,000 | Yes | Charitable grant; Scholarshp |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 4 | $167K | $33K | Yes | Funds for a painted mural at the city park; Full time staffing funds year 2; Matching funds for match month |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $5,625 | $2,812 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 2 | $1,300 | $650 | Preselected only | Housing; 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 Osborne, Kansas?
Sarver Charitable Trust C/O the Peoples Bank, Dane G Hansen Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc reported grants to Osborne 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 Osborne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.