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Western Kansas Community Foundation

Western Kansas Community Foundation

Garden City, KS, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
48-1184667
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Western Kansas Community Foundation

Garden City, KS, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
48-1184667
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Western Kansas Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Kansas, with additional support in Missouri and Indiana. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Enriching western Kansas life through philanthropy, collaboration and leadership.
Total Funding Given

$3.2M

2024
Grantees funded
116
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

60

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.7K
C
Conny Bogaard PhD
Board Member
D
Dick Monical
Board Member
K
Kathy Graff
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Western Kansas Community Foundation?
No. Western Kansas Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Western Kansas Community Foundation give?
Western Kansas Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Western Kansas Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Western Kansas Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Western Kansas Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Western Kansas Community Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Western Kansas Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Western Kansas Community Foundation awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include WICHITA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, The Kansas University Endowment Association, and GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Western Kansas Community Foundation?
Western Kansas Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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