Foundations that fund organizations in Phillipsburg, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Phillipsburg nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $630K to Phillipsburg organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
34 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Phillipsburg around $1,303. 8 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Phillipsburg
- $630K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 34
- Typical median grant
- $1,303
- Based in KS
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Phillipsburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $354K | $129K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant; Rural child care program grant; Rural workforce development program grant |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan, KS | 9 | $180K | $10K | Yes | Phillipsburg child care center; Purchase new ipads for the traveling nurses; Purchase books for the story walk program |
| The Esther and Carl Merklein Foundation Inc | Phillipsburg, KS | 8 | $37K | $3,248 | Preselected only | Local charity; Vision charity grant; Food pantry grant |
| Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc | Norton, KS | 3 | $31K | $500 | Preselected only | Childcare; Workforce development |
| Charles G & Agatha M Ray Charitable Trust | Phillipsburg, KS | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Margaret H Edwards Testamentary Trust | Scott City, KS | 2 | $2,607 | $1,303 | Preselected only | Patient Care |
| The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier Family Foundation Inc | Phillipsburg, KS | 2 | $1,826 | $913 | Yes | 4-h grant; Grant |
| Richard John Kaiser and August G Kaiser Charitable Trust | Phillipsburg, KS | 3 | $1,795 | $500 | Yes | Grant; Operation grant |
| Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust | Smith Center, KS | 1 | $1,581 | $1,581 | Preselected only | Medical assistance |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Phillipsburg, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Dane G Hansen Foundation, The Esther and Carl Merklein Foundation Inc, Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center Inc, Charles G & Agatha M Ray Charitable Trust and 6 others reported grants to Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.