Foundations that fund organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kansas nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $193K to Kansas organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kansas around $9,600. 6 of these funders are based in Oklahoma; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kansas
- $193K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $9,600
- Based in OK
- 46%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kansas organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Cookson Hills challenge grant request 2024 |
| Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | To support general operations |
| The Earl and Ethyle Cavett Charitable Trust | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Support the spreading of the gospel. |
| Charles W Harris Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Yot Full Circle Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | 2025 equine program |
| Maynard Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,600 | $9,600 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Preselected only | For playground equipment at the school.; For two students that qualified to attend B.P.A. (Business… |
| Matthew 2818-20 Charitable Foundation | South Bend, IN | 1 | $4,987 | $4,987 | Preselected only | General support |
| Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk Charitable Trust | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Charitable; provide home, education & therapy services for… |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | Providence, RI | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 | Yes | Matching gift to education |
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation | Vidor, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Noreastern oklahoma a & m |
| Marvin and Valoyce Musgrove Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Ponca City, OK | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Ministry |
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, Oklahoma?
Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, Town Branch Foundation, The Earl and Ethyle Cavett Charitable Trust, Tulsa Christian Foundation Inc, Charles W Harris Foundation and 8 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.