Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
2,621 foundations that gave to recipients in Kansas, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in KS | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation Largest grant: Kansas Association of Community Foundations | Kansas City, MO | $47.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sunderland Foundation Largest grant: Kc People's Fund | Overland Park, KS | $27.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation Largest grant: Dane G Hansen Scholarship Program | Logan, KS | $27.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Humana Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $15.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tenacre Foundation Largest grant: National Fund for Christian Science Nursing | Princeton, NJ | $12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Charter Fund Inc | Waukesha, WI | $9.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc Largest grant: John Brown University | Midland, TX | $6.97M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Beren Sea Foundation | Wichita, KS | $6.82M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust Largest grant: Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation | Dallas, TX | $6.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Largest grant: Great Jobs Kc | Kansas City, MO | $6.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust Largest grant: The Capper Foundation | Dallas, TX | $5.13M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Capitol Federal Foundation | Topeka, KS | $4.51M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Holy Fam Sch of Faith | Overland Park, KS | $4.43M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stanley E Fulton Family Foundation Largest grant: The Signatry | Dallas, TX | $4.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $4.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Ku Endowment Assn | Wichita, KS | $3.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Earl Bane Foundation | Salina, KS | $3.69M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation Largest grant: Hays Arts Council | Hays, KS | $3.65M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lattner Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alliance Defending Freedom | Delray Beach, FL | $3.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Edgerley Family Foundation Largest grant: Year Up | Overland Park, KS | $3.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - Trustee | Leawood, KS | $3.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beren Sea Foundation Largest grant: Combat Hate Foundation | Wichita, KS | $2.98M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Miller Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Psu Foundation Inc | Pittsburg, KS | $2.98M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wmr Family Foundation 045351-000 Co Wilmington Trust Company Largest grant: Kansas Public Radio | Wilmington, DE | $2.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Koch Family Foundation Largest grant: Youth Entrepreneurs Inc | Wichita, KS | $2.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Leo & Anne Albert Charitable Trust Largest grant: Alzheimer's Community Care | Palm Harbor, FL | $2.03M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation | Topeka, KS | $2.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Quinn Foundation Largest grant: Stray Dog Institute | Leawood, KS | $2.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| ROC Foundation | Overland Park, KS | $1.95M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lunsford Foundation Largest grant: The Signatry Daf | Dallas, TX | $1.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David & Janis Larson Foundation Largest grant: The Sanneh Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $1.79M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wyandotte Health Foundation Largest grant: Turner House Children's Clinic | Kansas City, KS | $1.77M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William a Reed and Mary J Reed Charitable Family Foundation Largest grant: Univ of Ks Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $1.75M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bomhoff Foundation Largest grant: American Red Cross of Kansas | Wichita, KS | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wellcome Leap Inc Largest grant: Ribopro Bv | San Diego, CA | $1.57M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Berry Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sedgwick County Zoo | Wichita, KS | $1.56M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee Largest grant: Forest Park Forever Inc | Kansas City, MO | $1.53M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Weary Family Foundation Largest grant: Ohio State University Foundation - Weary Fdtn Endowed Chair #484071 | Manhattan, KS | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Novo Foundation Largest grant: Women Building Up Inc | Hurley, NY | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fidelity Bank Foundation Largest grant: Wichita Public Schools Foundation | Wichita, KS | $1.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
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