Foundations that fund organizations in Waterville, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waterville nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $188K to Waterville organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waterville around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Kansas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waterville
- $188K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in KS
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waterville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $175K | $175K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant |
| The Guise-Weber Foundation Inc | Marysville, KS | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Yes | Program grantfor historicalrailroad; Grant for publictrail |
| Four Rivers Housing Opportunities Inc | Beloit, KS | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | Pay for the closing costs when purchasing a home |
| Ambrose Rueger Trust | Marysville, KS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | 4 replacementradios |
| Stockard Charitable Trust | Marysville, KS | 2 | $300 | $150 | Yes | Zambia orphanage; Creative artspace |
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 Waterville, Kansas?
The Patterson Family Foundation, The Guise-Weber Foundation Inc, Four Rivers Housing Opportunities Inc, Ambrose Rueger Trust, Stockard Charitable Trust reported grants to Waterville 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 Waterville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.