Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
22 private foundations gave $11M to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 22 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 22
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 22 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $11M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in KS
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $11M | $2.3M | Preselected only | Community foundation program grant; Rural community foundations discretionary funding |
| Anderson Valley Foundation | Hastings, NE | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Canine housing area improvements |
| Baughman Foundation | Liberal, KS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Canine assistance program expenses |
| McCune & Middlekauff Foundation | Salina, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Training and Placing Assistance Dogs |
| Sam Price Family Foundation | Lee S Summit, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program grant |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Tantillo Family Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Community benefit |
| Jewell Family Foundation | Olathe, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Mark a Chapman Foundation | Sealy, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Training assistance dogs |
| Special People in Need C/O Patrick J Bitterman | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Anschutz Family Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support for the Washington County Opportu… |
| Wmr Family Foundation 045351-000 Co Wilmington Trust Company | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Bettina Baruch Foundation Inc Co Robert Edmonds Esq | New York, NY | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bunge Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $3,075 | $3,075 | Yes | General support |
| Ann E Onymous Foundation | Hays, KS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | To aid in general operations |
| Professor Fran & Geri Jabara Fund Inc | Wichita, KS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To carry out the general purpose of the charitable organiza… |
| T B Baker Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Stockard Charitable Trust | Marysville, KS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Community resource center |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $225 | $225 | Preselected only | 225 |
| Brown Memorial Foundation | Abilene, KS | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Support services |
| The Bill & Erma Riley Family Foundation | Manhattan, KS | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Operations & program support |
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 Washington, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Anderson Valley Foundation, Baughman Foundation, McCune & Middlekauff Foundation, Sam Price Family Foundation and 17 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.