Envision Dallas Lighthouse Foundation

The Lightner Sams Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

The Lightner Sams Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas represented by its 2025 grants, including food access, family and crisis services, therapeutic support, LGBTQIA+ wellness, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000, and went to organizations in Texas and Colorado, mostly Texas. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Walter P & Ada Henderson Foundation XXXXX6304

Chicago, IL

Communities Foundation of Texas Inc

Dallas, TX

Communities Foundation of Texas funds charitable work in health, wealth, living, and learning, with much of its grantmaking supporting North Texas nonprofits; its 2025 grants had a median of $18,779, though award sizes varied widely. Nearly all opportunities are by invitation, and its Nonprofit Gateway profile is not a grant application.

Dallas Mavericks Foundation

Dallas, TX

The Dallas Mavericks Foundation funds nonprofits supporting youth, women, and families in need, including programs in education, health, community wellness, and safe spaces for play and learning, primarily in North Texas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,750 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000; it accepts applications through the Mavs Foundation’s grant portal.

Laughlin-Beers Foundation

Dallas, TX

The Laughlin-Beers Foundation supports charitable organizations in varied areas, including environmental protection, historic preservation, affordable housing, health care, disaster relief, and youth services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000, and went to organizations in multiple states, especially Texas and Virginia. It says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations; no specific application form or deadline is required.

Ima Foundation

Wichita, KS

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Overland Park, KS

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City funds Jewish community agencies and programs, including Jewish education and arts, safety-net services, and health and wellness, as well as other charitable causes. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,000, and its programs support work primarily serving the Greater Kansas City Jewish community; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Koch Family Foundation

Wichita, KS

The foundation funds arts and education initiatives in Kansas, including educational programs, arts and cultural organizations, and restoration. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $500,000, with a median award of $2,000. It accepts completed requests year-round, with proposals due by September 15 for annual review.

Greater Salina Community Foundation

Salina, KS

The Greater Salina Community Foundation funds nonprofits and community projects in areas including education, arts and culture, health, human services, youth, the environment, and public safety. Its typical grant was about $14,350 in 2025, and Community Impact grants generally benefit Saline County, Kansas; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dane G Hansen Foundation

Logan, KS

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation supports education, health care, economic development, community services, conservation, arts, and other community initiatives, with a strong focus on Northwest Kansas. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though awards ranged from $282 to more than $2 million; it lists a general grant application and specialized programs.

Greater Manhattan Community Foundation

Manhattan, KS

Greater Manhattan Community Foundation funds arts and humanities, basic needs, youth, education, health, community development, and other local priorities in the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area. Its median grant was about $19,500 in 2024, while its Grants for Greater Manhattan program typically supports requests of $10,000 or less; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Topeka, KS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas funds Kansas 501(c)(3) organizations working on health improvement, access, education, prevention, healthy behaviors, and direct services for uninsured people. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $2,000; it also offers schools grants of up to $2,000 for K–12 healthy-lifestyle projects. Its filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, and lists a grant application and 501(c)(3) determination letter as required materials.