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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Olathe Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting educational initiatives within the Olathe community. With a total of $755.1K in grants paid in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in collaborating can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1997, IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECOGNITIONS FOR THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, SMALL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TOGETHER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN OLATHE SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR SCHOOLS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH MANY COOPERATIVE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
Total Funding Given
$755.1K
2025
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
75%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$26.2K
J
Jim Martin
Board Member
A
Alladin Ashkar
Board Member
C
Cindy VonFeldt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
No. OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION give?
OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, California, and Texas. 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 OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $755 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 233, University of Kansas Center for Research Inc, and KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.