Kansas Policy Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.6M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
77
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Kansas Policy Institute?
Kansas Policy Institute is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Redbud Foundation ($625K), Donors Trust Inc ($519K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($505K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to Kansas Policy Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbud Foundation | $625,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $518,609 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $505,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Weigand Family Foundation | $372,542 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| JP Humphreys Foundation | $350,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| State Policy Network | $342,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $314,950 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Deramus Foundation Inc | $310,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Garvey Kansas Foundation | $54,050 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| James W Garvey Family Charitable Trust | $52,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| S Jim & Darla Farha Charitable Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Todd S Farha Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Chase Foundation of Virginia | $28,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| John J Sullivan Jr Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Ralph L Smith Foundation 13952400 | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Roe Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gunnard & Charlotte Johnson | $20,000 | 2 | 2020 |
| National School Choice Awareness | $13,888 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Berry Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Kansas Policy Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National School Choice Awareness | SUPPORT EDUCATION AWARENESS EVENTS | $5,888 |
| 2024 | Weigand Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $252,542 |
| 2024 | Redbud Foundation | To support student-focused education programs and to support the Kansas School Board Resource Center. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Deramus Foundation Inc | Education for Americans | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $75,052 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for the Kansas School Board Resource Center | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support the Kansas School Board Resource Center | $75,000 |
| 2024 | JP Humphreys Foundation | General Administration | $50,000 |
| 2024 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | James W Garvey Family Charitable Trust | OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support a legal fellowship | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Todd S Farha Foundation | GEN PROG - UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | S Jim & Darla Farha Charitable Foundation Inc | Kansas PublicPolicy Researchand Analysis | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John J Sullivan Jr Foundation | FINCL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Chase Foundation of Virginia | To provide general support (charitable) | $5,000 |
| 2024 | National School Choice Awareness | SUPPORT EDUCATION AWARENESS EVENTS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150 |
| 2024 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | $50 |
| 2023 | Redbud Foundation | To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom. | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Deramus Foundation Inc | Education programsfor Americans | $100,000 |
| 2023 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for the Kansas School Board Resource Center | $100,000 |
| 2023 | JP Humphreys Foundation | General Administration | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support a 2022 Bradley Freedom Grant | $51,000 |
| 2023 | S Jim & Darla Farha Charitable Foundation Inc | Kansas PublicPolicy Researchand Analysis | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Todd S Farha Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAMS-UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
| 2023 | James W Garvey Family Charitable Trust | OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 77 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kansas Policy Institute?
Kansas Policy Institute is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Redbud Foundation ($625K), Donors Trust Inc ($519K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($505K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to Kansas Policy Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Kansas Policy Institute's largest funder?
Redbud Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Kansas Policy Institute, with $625K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Kansas Policy Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to Kansas Policy Institute across 77 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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