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Humanities Kansas Inc

Topeka, Kansas  ·  EIN 480800085  ·  Private foundation

Humanities Kansas Inc is a private foundation based in Topeka, Kansas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $760K in grants paid and $1.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 124 individual grants from this funder — $1.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$760K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.2M
Total assets
124
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Humanities Kansas Inc funds

Humanities Kansas Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, indigenous, rural communities, women girls, youth pop.

black communitiesfamiliesindigenousrural communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Humanities Kansas Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Kansas African American Museum
SHORT FILM, ONLINE CONVERSATIONS, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Wichita, KS$20K2020
Topeka Community Foundation Kansas Book Festival
SUPPORT FOR THE KANSAS BOOK FESTIVAL HOSTED AT WASHBURN UNIVERSITY FEATURING HISTORICAL DISPLAYS OF KANSAS LITERATURE AND MODERATED CONVERSA
Topeka, KS$20K2023
Lawrence Public Library
SUPPORT PRODUCTION OF JOY HARJO EVENT, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Lawrence, KS$19K2020
Storytime Village
WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, TELEVISON SPOTS, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Wichita, KS$17K2020
Douglas County Historical Society
PROFESSIONAL MUSEUM TRAINING PROGRAM, PRESERVATION AND ONLINE EXHIBIT, INTERPRETATION AND HISTROCIAL ANALYSIS.
Lawrence, KS$17K2022
Friends of the Free State Capitol
DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT EXPLORES ISSUES OF POLITICAL LEGITIMACY, VOTER FRAUD, THE ETHICS OF VIOLENCE, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, AND THE STRUGGLES
Topeka, KS$15K2024
Fort Larned Historical Society
A THREE-DAY SYMPOSIUM THAT WILL EXAMINE THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY AND THE CONQUEST AND DESTRUCTION RESULTING FROM THE SANTA FE TRAIL.
Larned, KS$14K2024
Ktwu Tv Washburn University
TELEVISION SERIES STORIES OF KS/DOCUMENTARY OF 65 ANNIV. OF BROWN V BOARD OF EDUCATION
Topeka, KS$14K2019
Black American Blueprint Collective
A TRAVELING EXHIBIT THAT SHARES THE HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF TOPEKA, FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE. COMMUNITY LE
Topeka, KS$14K2024
Tallgrass Film Association
SERIES OF FILM SCREENINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND AN EXHIBIT HONORING WICHITA NATIVE HATTIE MCDANIEL, THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO WIN AN OSCAR
Wichita, KS$14K2024
Emporia Public Library
ORAL HISTORY PROJECT, PROJECT TO CELEBRATE STORIES OF WORKING KANSANS, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Emporia, KS$14K2020
Kansas Book Festival
A REVIVAL OF THE KANSAS BOOK FESTIVAL. THE 2022 KANSAS BOOK FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE CONVERSATIONS WITH AUTHORS WHOSE WORKS FOCUS ON VETERANS'
Topeka, KS$13K2022
Nicodemus Historical Society
DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM ON THE AFRICAN AMERICANS OF THE 1ST KANSAS COLORED VOLUNTEERS: FROM THEIR ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY TO THEIR BATTLES AS THE
Bogue, KS$13K2024
The Kansas African American Museum
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
Wichita, KS$12K2022
North Topeka Arts District Inc
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, COMMUNITY OFRENDAS (HOME ALTERS), AND A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS AND POETRY READINGS TO CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, A
Topeka, KS$12K2024

Humanities Kansas Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$119K
2019$120K
2020$446K
2022$117K
2023$145K
2024$153K

How to apply for funding from Humanities Kansas Inc

Humanities Kansas Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at humanitieskansas.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Humanities Kansas Inc

Does Humanities Kansas Inc accept grant applications?
Humanities Kansas Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Humanities Kansas Inc fund?
Humanities Kansas Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Kansas African American Museum, Topeka Community Foundation Kansas Book Festival, Lawrence Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Humanities Kansas Inc give in grants?
Humanities Kansas Inc reported $760K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.1M over 124 grants.
Where is Humanities Kansas Inc located?
Humanities Kansas Inc is based in Topeka, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 480800085.
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About this profile. This page is built from Humanities Kansas Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Humanities Kansas Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.