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Cause EnvironmentState Kansas70 funders

Foundations that fund environment in Kansas

70 private foundations based in Kansas with a return in the last two years gave $1.9 million to environment organizations in 121 grants. The median grant was $2,500, and 20 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to environment

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is environment.

  1. The Sunderland FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to environment
  2. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $266,474 to environment
  3. Ghost Lake CorporationStilwell, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to environment
  4. Parriott RBT & Martha CrutWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $160,000 to environment
  5. Donlan FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $62,500 to environment
  6. The Shumaker Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $62,500 to environment
  7. Barton P & Mary D Cohen Charitable 1Overland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  8. Muchnic FoundationAtchison, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $45,000 to environment
  9. Cossman F Price Memorial TRWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to environment
  10. Chase Koch Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $28,000 to environment
  11. The McIntyre FoundationLawrence, KS · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $26,500 to environment
  12. G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic FundStilwell, KS · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $26,480 to environment
  13. Thompson Family FoundationShawnee, KS · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $25,500 to environment
  14. Badger Creek CorporationStilwell, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  15. The Curry Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  16. The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  17. Brad & Linda Finkle Family FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to environment
  18. Sunflower FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $23,000 to environment
  19. Jack A Wilson Charitable TrustSalina, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to environment
  20. Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  21. Syzygy Foundation IncShawnee Mission, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to environment
  22. K T Wiedemann Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  23. Ucat Foundation IncOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $18,000 to environment
  24. GR'S FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $16,500 to environment
  25. The Quinn FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  26. Treas Family FoundationLake Quivira, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to environment
  27. Mosby Lincoln FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $13,500 to environment
  28. Horejsi Charitable Foundation IncSalina, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $12,600 to environment
  29. Ash Grove Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $11,000 to environment
  30. The Mistler Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $11,000 to environment
  31. The Sherman Family FoundationMission Woods, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to environment
  32. Eberhard Charles Neysa and Terril CharitableWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  33. Ima FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $6,915 to environment
  34. The Pete Henry FoundationColby, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,500 to environment
  35. Schwartz FoundationTopeka, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,333 to environment
  36. The Stueck Family FoundationStilwell, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to environment
  37. Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to environment
  38. Chris Mikesell FoundationClearwater, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to environment
  39. Thomas and Sally Wood Family FoundationMission Hills, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to environment
  40. Shaw Family FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  41. Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable TrustWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  42. McCune & Middlekauff FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  43. Baughman FoundationLiberal, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  44. Suhor Family FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to environment
  45. Laham Charitable Foundation IncPotwin, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  46. Minnesota Prairie Wind FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  47. Anthony A Schmidt Family FoundationLawrence, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $4,000 to environment
  48. BBRBJB Charitable TrustPretty Prairie, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,246 to environment
  49. Delano Family Charitable FoundationTopeka, KS · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $3,200 to environment
  50. Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable TrustShawnee Mission, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,000 to environment

Open to applications

20 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Sunderland FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to environment
  2. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $266,474 to environment
  3. The Shumaker Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $62,500 to environment
  4. Barton P & Mary D Cohen Charitable 1Overland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to environment
  5. Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  6. K T Wiedemann Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to environment
  7. Ash Grove Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $11,000 to environment
  8. Eberhard Charles Neysa and Terril CharitableWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to environment
  9. The Pete Henry FoundationColby, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,500 to environment
  10. Shaw Family FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  11. Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable TrustWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  12. McCune & Middlekauff FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  13. Baughman FoundationLiberal, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  14. Laham Charitable Foundation IncPotwin, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  15. Minnesota Prairie Wind FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to environment
  16. Milton I and Frances L Stiefel FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to environment
  17. George B & Virginia W Pugh FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  18. 1440 Ventures Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to environment
  19. The Dreiseszun Family FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $650 to environment
  20. Khicha Family Charitable TrustWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to environment