Foundations that fund organizations in Ottawa, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ottawa nonprofits
29 private foundations gave $915K to Ottawa organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 29 that say either way accept applications.
56 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ottawa around $5,000. 12 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 29
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 29 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ottawa
- $915K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 56
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in KS
- 41%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ottawa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clementine Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $400K | $400K | Preselected only | For general support of prairie paws animal shelter. |
| Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Tw Florence Stout Fbo Charity (pf) | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $53K | $53K | Preselected only | Support |
| Caroline Hewitt Trust | Overland Park, KS | 4 | $50K | $5,000 | Yes | For cultural & artistic; To encourage cultural &; Charitable purposes |
| Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Help students with crisis needs - food, rent, utilities etc… |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 4 | $24K | $5,000 | Yes | Community charity |
| Milo Hewitt Test Trust Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Funding to maintain |
| Martin Charitable Trust | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation | Lexington, NC | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Florence Robinson Scholarship Trust | Overland Park, KS | 16 | $16K | $775 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Funds to support the pride program |
| E L and Z Irene Hopkins Private Foundation | Emporia, KS | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | 3 day bethlehem event |
| Rjs Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Helping to cover medical costs |
| Charles a Sullivan Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Rena Towner Test Tr | Ottawa, KS | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Interest-Free Student Loan |
| Beatrice Martin Peck Found | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $7,968 | $7,968 | Preselected only | Aid for operation & |
| Chase Foundation Mack C Chase Trustee | Artesia, NM | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $5,000 | $1,125 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| The Quinn Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for uninsured patients. |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,418 | $1,418 | Yes | United Way Match |
| Bernice Gotaas Scholarship Fund | Mountain Home, AR | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Thompson Family Foundation | Shawnee, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $900 | $450 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Health - general and rehabilitative |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Paul a & Daisy E Schuneman Scholarship Trust | Hiawatha, KS | 1 | $450 | $450 | Yes | Secondary education |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $75 | $75 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
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 Ottawa, Kansas?
Clementine Foundation, Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust, Tw Florence Stout Fbo Charity (pf), Caroline Hewitt Trust, Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust and 24 others reported grants to Ottawa 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 Ottawa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.