Western Kansas Community Foundation
Garden City, KS, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
48-1184667
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Garden City, KS, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
48-1184667
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Western Kansas Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking, having awarded a total of $3.2 million to 116 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. 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.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WICHITA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1.5M
9%
The Kansas University Endowment Association
$1.3M
7%
GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
$1.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.