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Kansas foundations

There are 1,711 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Kansas. Combined, these Kansan foundations employ 641 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 billion.
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Types of foundations in Kansas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,244
 
$827,986,454
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
256
 
$1,229,535,350
Community foundations
 
113
 
$256,290,023
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
35
 
$83,359,059
Corporate foundations
 
16
 
$15,613,356
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
9
 
$904,465
Foundation professional societies
 
3
 
$679,306
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Kansas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Kansas City, MO
 
582
 
$1,464,018,811
Wichita
 
337
 
$297,648,756
Topeka
 
119
 
$54,214,602
Manhattan
 
66
 
$55,470,237
Lawrence
 
65
 
$245,837,379
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Job trends for Kansas foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,095
1-10
 
93
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Kansas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
907
$250k to $1M
 
207
$1M to $5M
 
111
$5M to $25M
 
33
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of foundations in Kansas

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1-20 of 1,711

Hutchinson Community Foundation

The Hutchinson Community Foundation inspires philanthropy, promotes collaboration, and encourages innovative leadership to strengthen communities. Its programs provide grants and allocations to charitable organizations.
Revenue
$26.5m
Assets
$124.6m
Employees
10
EIN
48-1076910
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

Encouraging charitable giving, inspiring leadership, and connecting donors to improve the common good and quality of life in Southeast Kansas.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$69.7m
Employees
6
EIN
48-1243847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cinelli Family Foundation

The Al and Sharon Cinelli Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Lawrence, KS. It primarily funds higher education and has awarded grants to institutions such as John Hopkins University. Last year, it made one grant.
Revenue
$214.2m
Assets
$235.7m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3895218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Signatry / Servant Foundation

The Signatry / Servant Foundation inspires biblical generosity, empowering families to impact global issues through donor advised funds and innovative charitable tools.
Revenue
$592.3m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
89
EIN
43-1890105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Douglas County Community Foundation

Douglas County Community Foundation enriches Douglas County through philanthropic resources, relationships, grants for non-profits in children and youth, healthcare, arts and historic preservation.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$117.3m
Employees
4
EIN
48-1209687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sunderland Foundation

The Sunderland Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, KS whose mission is: The Sunderland Foundation is a private foundation that grants money to Children's Mercy Hospital.
Revenue
$68.4m
Assets
$926.1m
Employees
2
EIN
44-6011082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McPherson County Community Foundation

The Mcpherson County Community Foundation strengthens communities through philanthropy, creating endowments and grants that enhance the quality of life for all residents.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
18
EIN
48-1238797
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kao Family Foundation

The Kao Family Foundation is a private foundation that supports Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It made 21 grants last year and is located in Olathe, KS.
Revenue
$27.2m
Assets
$123.0m
Employees
1
EIN
20-2014620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation

Regional community foundation in Bird City, KS supporting rural communities through philanthropy with grants for community benefit programs.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$94.6m
Employees
38
EIN
48-1025832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Kansas Community Foundation

The Central Kansas Community Foundation builds stronger communities through charitable giving, offering programs such as grants and allocations to qualifying organizations and individuals.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
17
EIN
48-1221368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert M Beren Family Foundation

The Robert M. Beren Foundation is a private foundation located in Wichita, KS. The foundation made 69 grants last year and is supported by Robert M. Beren. Grantees include Beren Sea Foundation.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$551.2m
Employees
4
EIN
48-0990309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Impact Foundation / Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc

Investing Charitable capital to create economic, social, and spiritual transformation. Investing chariable capital to create economic, social, and spritual transformation.
Revenue
$154.7m
Assets
$97.3m
Employees
12
EIN
47-3574130
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wichita Foundation (WCF)

The Wichita Community Foundation is the catalyst that creates lasting legacies by partnering with people, families, and organizations to devote resources to causes that matter.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$106.2m
Employees
9
EIN
48-1022361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Plains

United Way of the Plains advances education, health, financial stability & basic needs in South Central Kansas via community fund grants & a donation program.
Revenue
$17.2m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
54
EIN
48-0547688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Salina Community Foundation

Builds endowment funds, meets charitable needs. Issued grants to 429 orgs ($70K/grant) and scholarships to 114 students ($2.1K/scholarship). Located in Salina, KS.
Revenue
$31.4m
Assets
$318.9m
Employees
22
EIN
48-1215503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation

The Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation invests in local partnerships to provide revenues for the advancement of the foundation's purpose. Grantees include Hays Arc Park. Last year, the foundation made 76 grants.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$64.2m
Employees
1
EIN
48-1077463
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sherman Family Foundation

The The Sherman Family Foundation is a private foundation that made 89 grants last year. Its trustees are John Sherman, Mary Sherman, and Amy Donnelly, and it is located in Mission Woods, KS. Grantees include Cristo Rey.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$39.7m
Employees
2
EIN
20-5667031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Badger Creek Corporation

The Badger Creek Foundation primarily funds the acquisition of land for preservation purposes. The Ghost Lake Corporation was a grantee of the foundation last year.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
4
EIN
20-1210921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capitol Federal Foundation

The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in these communities by investing in the citizens of today and tomorrow.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$86.7m
Employees
0
EIN
48-1214952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rudd Foundation / Rudd Leslie G Ttee

Rudd Foundation Lrico Services LLC provides college scholarships, supports charitable causes, advocates for healthy food policy in Kansas and promotes the Jewish faith.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
3
EIN
88-6059216
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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