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Cause Youth developmentState Kansas71 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Kansas

71 private foundations based in Kansas with a return in the last two years gave $2.1 million to youth development organizations in 110 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 28 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 youth development

Top 50

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

  1. Robert M Beren Family Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $750,000 to youth development
  2. Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to youth development
  3. The Mistler Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to youth development
  4. Julie Beren Platt & Marc E Platt Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  5. Unlikely Collaborators FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  6. The Sherman Family FoundationMission Woods, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $95,000 to youth development
  7. The Edgerley Family FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to youth development
  8. The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to youth development
  9. Aim 5 FoundationTopeka, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  10. Ima FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 20 grants Preselected only $46,181 to youth development
  11. Edward & Kathryn Mader FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $43,750 to youth development
  12. Cloud L Cray FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to youth development
  13. Walker Family FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $34,800 to youth development
  14. Jerome B Miller Family FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $31,500 to youth development
  15. Seaboard FoundationMerriam, KS · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $26,758 to youth development
  16. Cocherl Family FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  17. Rudd FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  18. Kriz Charitable Fund IncLawrence, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $22,500 to youth development
  19. Gillcrist Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $21,000 to youth development
  20. Beren Sea FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to youth development
  21. The Fidelity Bank FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  22. The Shumaker Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  23. Ash Grove Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to youth development
  24. Berry Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  25. Miller Family Foundation IncPittsburg, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $15,000 to youth development
  26. Wyandotte Health FoundationKansas City, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  27. Intrust Bank Charitable TRWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  28. Muchnic FoundationAtchison, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to youth development
  29. Cinelli Family FoundationLawrence, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $11,000 to youth development
  30. Anna C Macaskill Schwab and Dwight L SchwabOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to youth development
  31. Reeve Family FoundationGarden City, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to youth development
  32. Bill House Foundation IncArkansas City, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to youth development
  33. AC3 Foundation IncOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to youth development
  34. Dane G Hansen FoundationLogan, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to youth development
  35. GR'S FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $9,000 to youth development
  36. Graeson Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to youth development
  37. Laham Family FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to youth development
  38. Sabatino FoundationLenexa, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to youth development
  39. The Quinn FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  40. Maroun Family Foundation CashOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  41. The Ten-Ten FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  42. Mosby Lincoln FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  43. Reimer Family FoundationLenexa, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  44. Memorial Hospital Association IncManhattan, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  45. McCune & Middlekauff FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to youth development
  46. Roderick J & Jo Anne Cyr FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to youth development
  47. Clay Blair FoundationLenexa, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,030 to youth development
  48. The Robert E and Polly A Zimmerman FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to youth development
  49. Shaw Family FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to youth development
  50. Isaac Family Institute of CharityWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to youth development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to youth development
  2. Aim 5 FoundationTopeka, KS · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  3. Edward & Kathryn Mader FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $43,750 to youth development
  4. Jerome B Miller Family FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $31,500 to youth development
  5. Cocherl Family FoundationLeawood, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  6. Rudd FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to youth development
  7. Kriz Charitable Fund IncLawrence, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $22,500 to youth development
  8. The Fidelity Bank FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  9. The Shumaker Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to youth development
  10. Ash Grove Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to youth development
  11. Berry Foundation IncWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  12. Wyandotte Health FoundationKansas City, KS · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  13. Intrust Bank Charitable TRWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to youth development
  14. Reeve Family FoundationGarden City, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to youth development
  15. Dane G Hansen FoundationLogan, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to youth development
  16. Laham Family FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to youth development
  17. Sabatino FoundationLenexa, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to youth development
  18. McCune & Middlekauff FoundationSalina, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to youth development
  19. Clay Blair FoundationLenexa, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,030 to youth development
  20. Shaw Family FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to youth development
  21. Sarver Charitable TrustSmith Center, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,375 to youth development
  22. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation IncTopeka, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  23. Ronald O Thomas FoundationPittsburg, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  24. The Barton FoundationWichita, KS · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development
  25. A John and Barbara A Hauptli Charitable FoundationLawrence, KS · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to youth development