Grant Funders in Manhattan, KS
Bespoke Grants indexes 13 grant-making foundations headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas — together $86.6M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, health care, youth development and education. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Manhattan nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Manhattan
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas State University Foundation | $66.6M | 2023 |
| 2 | Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | $9.7M | 2024 |
| 3 | Sunset Zoological Park and Wildlife | $1.8M | 2022 |
| 4 | Kansas 4-h Foundation Inc | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 5 | Foundation for Engineering at Kansas State | $1.2M | 2025 |
| 6 | Kansas Farm Bureau | $1.1M | 2025 |
| 7 | Flint Hills Coordianted Transit Council Inc | $1.0M | 2025 |
| 8 | Ksu Charitable Real Estate Foundation | $752K | 2025 |
| 9 | Kansas State University Institute for | $734K | 2019 |
| 10 | Howe Family Foundation | $642K | 2024 |
| 11 | Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency | $589K | 2023 |
| 12 | Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities | $575K | 2025 |
| 13 | Pawnee Mental Health Foundation | $540K | 2025 |
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