Foundations that fund organizations in Parsons, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Parsons nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $27K to Parsons 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 Parsons around $1,500. 2 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 Parsons
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in KS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Parsons organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis C Arnett Scholarship Trust | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc | Topeka, KS | 2 | $3,927 | $1,963 | Yes | Support for healthy lifestyle programs in K-12 schools in K…; Support for uninsured patients. |
| The Huizenga Family Foundation | Niles, MI | 3 | $2,500 | $500 | Yes | General operations |
| Bernice Gotaas Scholarship Fund | Mountain Home, AR | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Yes | Scholarships |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Employee Matching Grant |
| Kenneth Cook Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,219 | $1,219 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
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 Parsons, Kansas?
Avis C Arnett Scholarship Trust, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Inc, The Huizenga Family Foundation, Bernice Gotaas Scholarship Fund, One Gas Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Parsons 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 Parsons. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.