Foundations that fund organizations in Wilson, Kansas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $109K to Wilson organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilson around $2,602. 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 Wilson
- $109K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,602
- Based in KS
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Charitable Foundation | Mission, KS | 1 | $101K | $101K | Preselected only | To help support the organization |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | New pump |
| Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas Foundation | Ellsworth, KS | 1 | $2,602 | $2,602 | Preselected only | Mileage to deliver meals |
| Christine Dolechek Trust | Ellsworth, KS | 3 | $564 | $239 | Yes | Education |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Salina, KS | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | General fund |
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 Wilson, Kansas?
Merrill Charitable Foundation, Oneok Foundation Inc, Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas Foundation, Christine Dolechek Trust, Marshall Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Wilson 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 Wilson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.