Foundations & Grantmakers in Kansas
1,796 grantmakers in Kansas reported grants on their latest 990s. The 651 that made at least 5 grants gave $857.5M. The largest by giving are Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc, The Sunderland Foundation and The Edgerley Family Foundation. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Kansas at a glance
Active grantmakers
1,796
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$857.5M
from the 651 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$19K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$62K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Kansas by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | Lenexa | $168.8M | 120 |
| 2 | The Sunderland Foundation | Overland Park | $102.1M | 25 |
| 3 | The Edgerley Family Foundation | Overland Park | $35.4M | 101 |
| 4 | Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc | Wichita | $30.1M | 52 |
| 5 | Dane G Hansen Foundation | Logan | $27.8M | 346 |
| 6 | Greater Salina Community Foundation | Salina | $24.1M | 328 |
| 7 | Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Manhattan | $19.9M | 304 |
| 8 | TMT Charitable Foundation Inc | Wichita | $16.9M | 19 |
| 9 | Kansas Health Foundation | Wichita | $15.7M | 167 |
| 10 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park | $15.4M | 559 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 9 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 111 · 30%
- Health 52 · 14%
- Human Services 38 · 10%
- Religion Related 27 · 7%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 26 · 7%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 19 · 5%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (40% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Kansas
- Greater Salina Community Foundation $24.1M · 328 grants
- Greater Manhattan Community Foundation $19.9M · 304 grants
- Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City $15.4M · 559 grants
- Hutchinson Community Foundation $10.5M · 94 grants
- Douglas County Community Foundation $9.4M · 170 grants
- Topeka Community Foundation $6.1M · 136 grants
- McPherson County Community Foundation $4.1M · 110 grants
- Emporia Community Foundation $3.5M · 67 grants
Showing the largest 8 of 20 with at least 10 grants.
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Most open to new grantees in Kansas
Foundations based in Kansas whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | 73% (77) | 106 in 2024 | $8K |
| 2 | Kansas Health Foundation | 67% (98) | 147 in 2024 | $40K |
| 3 | George W Harbaugh and Ella Mae Longworth Harbaugh Family Trust | 62% (13) | 21 in 2024 | $2K |
| 4 | Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust | 59% (37) | 63 in 2025 | $15K |
| 5 | K T Wiedemann Foundation Inc | 58% (18) | 31 in 2026 | $14K |
| 6 | Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies | 57% (40) | 70 in 2024 | $54K |
| 7 | Seaboard Foundation | 56% (51) | 91 in 2025 | $6K |
| 8 | R2 B4 Bramlage Family Foundation | 55% (18) | 33 in 2024 | $4K |
| 9 | McCune & Middlekauff Foundation | 54% (14) | 26 in 2025 | $56K |
| 10 | The Fidelity Bank Foundation | 52% (23) | 44 in 2026 | $49K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing 651 grantmakers in Kansas with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc
Lenexa, KS
Assets
$97.3M
Grants
120
Total Given
$168.8M
The Sunderland Foundation
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$927.0M
Grants
25
Total Given
$102.1M
The Edgerley Family Foundation
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$239.1M
Grants
101
Total Given
$35.4M
Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc
Wichita, KS
Assets
$551.2M
Grants
52
Total Given
$30.1M
Dane G Hansen Foundation
Logan, KS
Assets
$367.5M
Grants
346
Total Given
$27.8M
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Salina, KS
Assets
$318.9M
Grants
328
Total Given
$24.1M
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Manhattan, KS
Assets
$182.7M
Grants
304
Total Given
$19.9M
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc
Wichita, KS
Assets
$15.7M
Grants
19
Total Given
$16.9M
Kansas Health Foundation
Wichita, KS
Assets
$432.0M
Grants
167
Total Given
$15.7M
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$318.3M
Grants
559
Total Given
$15.4M
KAO Family Foundation
Olathe, KS
Assets
$123.0M
Grants
25
Total Given
$13.0M
Heart to Heart International Inc
Lenexa, KS
Assets
$71.4M
Grants
68
Total Given
$12.4M
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Hutchinson, KS
Assets
$124.6M
Grants
94
Total Given
$10.5M
Douglas County Community Foundation
Lawrence, KS
Assets
$117.3M
Grants
170
Total Given
$9.4M
Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc
Salina, KS
Assets
$198.9M
Grants
47
Total Given
$8.7M
United Way of the Plains Inc
Wichita, KS
Assets
$23.4M
Grants
129
Total Given
$8.4M
The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$125.1M
Grants
119
Total Given
$8.2M
Giving the Basics Inc
Kansas City, KS
Assets
$8.5M
Grants
85
Total Given
$7.9M
The Dreiseszun Family Foundation
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$154.6M
Grants
68
Total Given
$7.2M
The Stowers Foundation
Leawood, KS
Assets
$204.0M
Grants
27
Total Given
$6.8M
Wichita Foundation
Wichita, KS
Assets
$112.2M
Grants
151
Total Given
$6.8M
Topeka Community Foundation
Topeka, KS
Assets
$115.1M
Grants
136
Total Given
$6.1M
The Sherman Family Foundation
Mission Woods, KS
Assets
$39.7M
Grants
116
Total Given
$5.5M
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$38.7M
Grants
25
Total Given
$4.7M
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Questions about foundations in Kansas
What are the largest foundations in Kansas?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc ($168.8M across 120 grants), The Sunderland Foundation ($102.1M) and The Edgerley Family Foundation ($35.4M). Together the top 10 account for 53% of the $857.5M given by the 651 grantmakers in Kansas that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Kansas?
The typical grant is about $19K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $62K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Kansas?
Yes. We found 20 community foundations in Kansas with grant activity. The largest by giving are Greater Salina Community Foundation, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Kansas foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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