Foundations that fund organizations in Kansas, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kansas nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $243K to Kansas organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kansas around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kansas
- $243K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MO
- 9%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kansas organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Foundation | Sunnyvale, CA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | A human factors approach to mitigating speech communication… |
| John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Advance artkcs equitable |
| The Colvin Family Foundation Inc C/O Karen Colvin | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Burpee Foundation | Lenox, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Restricted grants |
| Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Renovation of vacant church |
| The Shaw & Betty Walker Foundation | North Muskegon, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operational purposes |
| Larkins 2019 Charitable Trust Xxxxx5000 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| The Summit Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Program |
| Joseph & Helen Skilken Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Merryman Charitable Foundation | Evington, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Mukhopadhyay Foundation Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | To help organization |
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 Kansas, Missouri?
Intuitive Foundation, John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust, The Colvin Family Foundation Inc C/O Karen Colvin, Burpee Foundation, Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 and 6 others reported grants to Kansas 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 Kansas. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.