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Who funds housing and shelter in Kansas: 44 foundations, $1.4 million in grants
44 private foundations paid 96 grants totaling $1,431,290 to housing and shelter nonprofits in Kansas, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Tom Feist Foundation, with $448,475 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Housing and shelter
- Recipients in
- Kansas
- Foundations
- 44
- Grants
- 96
- Total granted
- $1,431,290
Foundations that funded housing and shelter in Kansas
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Feist Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $448,475 | $448,475 | Spearville Senior Living | Operational assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| WS & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $333,333 | $333,333 | Plumb Place | Support 100 years campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $234,649 | $234,649 | Kim Wilson Housing | Charitable work | apps.irs.gov |
| The Trusler Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Plumb Place | Next 100 years campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker Family Foundation | Salina, KS | 3 | $36,080 | $18,040 | Ashby House LTD | Homeless shelter | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Cardinal Housing Network | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Bickimer Family Foundation | Lenexa, KS | 1 | $26,211 | $26,211 | Building Hope Foundation | Affordable housing initiatives | apps.irs.gov |
| Lattner Family Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Stepstone | support the charitable mission of the organization. | apps.irs.gov |
| W J Brace Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | Home repair for underserved | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary L Alden Trust Fbo Topeka Rescue Mission | Topeka, KS | 1 | $23,275 | $23,275 | Topeka Rescue Mission | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Cooper Clark Foundation | Liberal, KS | 2 | $22,500 | $20,000 | Stepping Stone Shelter | Equipment | apps.irs.gov |
| Rundell Charitable Foundation Trust | Liberal, KS | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Stepping Stone Shelter | Homeless shelter | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul Ross Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 2 | $13,000 | $8,000 | Lawrence Community Shelter | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Schwartz Foundation | Topeka, KS | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Topeka Rescue Mission | Feed food insecure | apps.irs.gov |
| Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Mt Carmel Redevelopment Corp | Health & wellness program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jessica Good Evans Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Stepstone Inc | Survivors of domestic | apps.irs.gov |
| Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | Salina, KS | 3 | $9,000 | $3,000 | Ashby House LTD | Housing expense reduction support | apps.irs.gov |
| Florence E Shaffer Memorial Trust 10329800 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $8,395 | $8,395 | Ashby House | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Smoot Charitable Foundation | Salina, KS | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Ashby House LTD | Support organizations mission | apps.irs.gov |
| Lajck Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | The Lawrence Community Shelter | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Stepping Stone Shelter | Operations expense | apps.irs.gov |
| Freestate Community Foundation | Topeka, KS | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Oskaloosa Rural Housing Development | Contribution toward the replacement of decks | apps.irs.gov |
| Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | Salina, KS | 2 | $7,000 | $5,000 | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | To support the mission of the org | apps.irs.gov |
| Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust | Wichita, KS | 2 | $6,000 | $5,000 | Salina Rescue Mission | Campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353 | Providence, RI | 4 | $5,551 | $5,000 | New Hope Shelter Inc | Matching gift to civic agency | apps.irs.gov |
| Burbridge Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Debby Durham Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Tenants To Homeowners Inc | General operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation | Abilene, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Cedar House Foundation | Homeless & housing | apps.irs.gov |
| Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mt Carmel Redevelopment Corporation | Transitional housing case | apps.irs.gov |
| WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 Co Wilmington Trust Company | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Cornerstone of Topeka Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 32 | $3,131 | $939 | Topeka Rescue Mission Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | Human services | apps.irs.gov |
| Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Smolan, KS | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Ashby House | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc | Annual fund drive/contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 7 | $1,890 | $760 | McPherson Housing Coalition Inc | Volunteer program | apps.irs.gov |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Salina, KS | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Morrison Foundation Trust | Salina, KS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Ashby House | For use in charitable activities | apps.irs.gov |
| 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc | Wichita, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Stepstone | Charitable support | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Topeka Rescue Mission Inc | Matching gifts 1 | apps.irs.gov |
| Daniel J Taylor Family Charitable Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Stepstone | Program costs | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Rise El Dorado | Housing, shelter | apps.irs.gov |
| Lori and Steve Clinkinbeard Foundation | Topeka, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Topeka Rescue Mission | Feed shelter homeless | apps.irs.gov |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Topeka Rescue Mission | Employee Matching Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $300 | $300 | Ivy Home Foundation | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Feist Foundation | Spearville Senior Living | Spearville, KS | Operational assistance | $448,475 | apps.irs.gov |
| WS & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust | Plumb Place | Emporia, KS | Support 100 years campaign | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust | Kim Wilson Housing | Kansas City, KS | Charitable work | $234,649 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Trusler Foundation Inc | Plumb Place | Emporia, KS | Next 100 years campaign | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust | Cardinal Housing Network | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bickimer Family Foundation | Building Hope Foundation | Lenexa, KS | Affordable housing initiatives | $26,211 | apps.irs.gov |
| W J Brace Charitable Trust | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | Overland Park, KS | Home repair for underserved | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lattner Family Foundation Inc | Stepstone | Wichita, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary L Alden Trust Fbo Topeka Rescue Mission | Topeka Rescue Mission | Topeka, KS | Support | $23,275 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rundell Charitable Foundation Trust | Stepping Stone Shelter | Liberal, KS | Homeless shelter | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cooper Clark Foundation | Stepping Stone Shelter | Liberal, KS | Equipment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker Family Foundation | Ashby House LTD | Salina, KS | Homeless shelter | $18,040 | apps.irs.gov |
| Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust | Mt Carmel Redevelopment Corp | Kansas City, KS | Health & wellness program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker Family Foundation | Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | Overnight emergency shelter - winter | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jessica Good Evans Charitable Foundation | Stepstone Inc | Wichita, KS | Survivors of domestic | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schwartz Foundation | Topeka Rescue Mission | Topeka, KS | Feed food insecure | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Florence E Shaffer Memorial Trust 10329800 | Ashby House | Salina, KS | General operating support | $8,395 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker Family Foundation | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | Homeless shelter for men | $8,040 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul Ross Charitable Foundation | Lawrence Community Shelter | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert C and Mary E Lolmaugh Trust Foundation | Stepping Stone Shelter | Liberal, KS | Operations expense | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lajck Foundation | The Lawrence Community Shelter | Lawrence, KS | Charitable | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freestate Community Foundation | Oskaloosa Rural Housing Development | Oskaloosa, KS | Contribution toward the replacement of decks | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation | Cedar House Foundation | Abilene, KS | Homeless & housing | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 Co Wilmington Trust Company | Cornerstone of Topeka Inc | Topeka, KS | General operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Burbridge Family Foundation | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | Overland Park, KS | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul Ross Charitable Foundation | McPherson Housing Coalition | McPherson, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | Mt Carmel Redevelopment Corporation | Kansas City, KS | Transitional housing case | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353 | New Hope Shelter Inc | Newton, KS | Matching gift to civic agency | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust | Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | Campaign | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | To support the mission of the org | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Debby Durham Family Foundation | Tenants To Homeowners Inc | Lawrence, KS | General operating funds | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Smoot Charitable Foundation | Ashby House LTD | Salina, KS | Support organizations mission | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Smoot Charitable Foundation | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | Support organizations mission | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | Ashby House LTD | Salina, KS | Housing expense reduction support | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | Overland Park, KS | Human services | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | Temporary shelter for the homeless | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | Human service organizations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc | Manhattan, KS | Annual fund drive/contribution | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cooper Clark Foundation | Stepping Stone Shelter | Liberal, KS | Food | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation | Ashby House LTD | Salina, KS | To support the mission of the organi | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Morrison Foundation Trust | Ashby House | Salina, KS | For use in charitable activities | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Ashby House | Salina, KS | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc | McPherson Housing Coalition | McPherson, KS | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust | Passageways | Wichita, KS | Campaign | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Rise El Dorado | El Dorado, KS | Housing, shelter | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wimer Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | General fund | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Daniel J Taylor Family Charitable Foundation | Stepstone | Wichita, KS | Program costs | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc | Stepstone | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lori and Steve Clinkinbeard Foundation | Topeka Rescue Mission | Topeka, KS | Feed shelter homeless | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Topeka Rescue Mission | Topeka, KS | Employee Matching Grant | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Topeka Rescue Mission Inc | Topeka, KS | Matching gifts 1 | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Topeka Rescue Mission Inc | Topeka, KS | General support | $939 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | McPherson Housing Coalition Inc | McPherson, KS | Volunteer program | $760 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Ashby House LTD | Salina, KS | Matching gifts | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Ashby House | Salina, KS | General fund | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353 | Passageways LTD | Wichita, KS | Matching gift to civic agency | $326 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Ivy Home Foundation | Park City, KS | Donation | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Passageways LTD | Wichita, KS | General support | $262 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Lawrence Community Shelter | Lawrence, KS | General support | $207 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | McPherson Housing Coalition Inc | McPherson, KS | Matching gifts | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | New Hope Shelter Inc | Newton, KS | General support | $174 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | Volunteer program | $170 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | General support | $159 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Operation Rapid Response Inc | Lansing, KS | General support | $152 | apps.irs.gov |
| Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353 | Friends of Kansas Christian Home Inc | Newton, KS | Matching gift to civic agency | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tha Inc | Topeka, KS | General support | $113 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Green Living Foundation | Chanute, KS | General support | $112 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc | Manhattan, KS | General support | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope | Leavenworth, KS | General support | $94 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | House of Hope Inc | Topeka, KS | General support | $86 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Ashby House LTD | Salina, KS | Volunteer program | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353 | Stepstone Inc | Wichita, KS | Matching gift to civic agency | $75 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc | Overland Park, KS | General support | $72 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Stopgap Inc | Lawrence, KS | General support | $66 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Abba House Foundation | Olathe, KS | General support | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Homestead Affordable Housing Inc | Holton, KS | General support | $54 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Salina Rescue Mission Inc | Salina, KS | Matching gifts | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Life Centers of Kansas Family Support Organization Incorporated | Olathe, KS | General support | $48 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Community Mission for Improved Housing Inc | Independence, KS | General support | $43 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cornerstone of Topeka Inc | Topeka, KS | General support | $43 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | McPherson Housing Coalition Inc | McPherson, KS | General support | $39 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Villa St Francis Catholic Care Center Inc | Olathe, KS | General support | $39 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cowley House of Hope Inc | Winfield, KS | General support | $31 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Memorial Home Endowment Foundation | Moundridge, KS | Volunteer program | $30 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Housing Opportunities Inc | Great Bend, KS | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Doors for Peace and Rest Inc | Spring Hill, KS | General support | $26 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Tenants To Homeowners Inc | Lawrence, KS | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sues Safe Haven Inc | Kansas City, KS | General support | $23 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Cedar House Foundation | Abilene, KS | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Manhattan Area Housing Partnership Inc | Manhattan, KS | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Strong Homesstrong Families Inc | Olathe, KS | General support | $18 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition Inc | Lawrence, KS | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Novus Orsa Ministries Inc | Wichita, KS | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Stepping Stone Shelter Inc | Liberal, KS | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.