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Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation

Hutchinson, Kansas  ·  EIN 480697195  ·  Private foundation

Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation has awarded $4.1M across 209 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to University United Methodist Church. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$857K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$60.7M
Total assets
209
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation funds

Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), higher education.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University United Methodist Church
FELLOWSHIP CENTER PROJECT
Wichita, KS$286K2018
Emberhope
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Newton, KS$99K2023
Emberhope
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Newton, KS$97K2022
Prairie Village Asbury United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Prairie Village, KS$93K2022
Wichita First United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Wichita, KS$90K2018
Wichita First United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Wichita, KS$86K2020
Wichita First United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Wichita, KS$81K2019
Emberhope
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Newton, KS$73K2020
Emberhope
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Wichita, KS$65K2019
Prairie Village Asbury United Methodist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Prairie Village, KS$65K2020
The Nature Conservancy
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Arlington, VA$63K2018
Southwestern College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Winfield, KS$59K2022
Southwestern College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Winfield, KS$59K2023
The Nature Conservancy
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Arlington, VA$57K2017
The Nature Conservancy
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Arlington, VA$56K2022

Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$422K
2018$749K
2019$615K
2020$680K
2022$898K
2023$751K

How to apply for funding from Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation

Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation'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 kansasmethodistfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation

Does Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation accept grant applications?
Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation'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 Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation fund?
Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University United Methodist Church, Emberhope, Emberhope. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation give in grants?
Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation reported $857K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.1M over 209 grants.
Where is Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation located?
Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation is based in Hutchinson, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 480697195.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation'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 Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.