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Kansas Health Foundation

Wichita, Kansas  ·  EIN 480873431  ·  Private foundation

Kansas Health Foundation is a Kansas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $18.1M in annual giving against $388.7M in assets. This page documents the 423 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Kansas Health Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$18.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$388.7M
Total assets
423
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kansas Health Foundation funds

Kansas Health Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kansas Health Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kansas Leadership Center Inc
To provide continued core support funding for two years to Kansas Leadership Center, a non-profit organization committed to fosuitering lead
Wichita, KS$6.0M2024
Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Inc (dba Network Kansas)
To continue supporting the Kanas Community Investment Fund in collaboration with Network Kansas to increase the capital flowing into under-r
Andover, KS$2.4M2023
Kansas University Endowment Association
To provide project support to Kansas University Endowment Association to support capacity building of the Center for African American Health
Lawrence, KS$2.1M2023
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HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
Chicago, IL$2.0M2020
Kansas Action for Children Inc
To provide core support to Kansas Action for Children Inc. in support of their work to shape health, education, and economic policy that wil
Topeka, KS$1.9M2023
Mid-america Regional Council
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
Kansas City, MO$1.7M2020
Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Inc (dba Netw
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
Andover, KS$1.2M2020
Harvesters Community Food Network
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
Kansas City, MO$1.2M2020
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice Inc
To provide core support to Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc. in support of their work to build a state full of thriving, inc
Lawrence, KS$1.1M2023
Kansas Action for Children Inc
ACCESS TO CARE
Topeka, KS$800K2020
Kansas State University
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
Manhattan, KS$760K2020
Alliance for a Healthy Kansas Inc
To provide funding to Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. Alliance for a Healthy Kansas is a coalition of dozens of diverse groups from across th
Topeka, KS$675K2024
International Rescue Committee Inc
To provide funding in support of establishment of a robust initiative aimed at amplifying clients' voices. This initiative will enhance capa
New York, NY$600K2024
Kansas Leadership Center Inc
To provide funding to Kansas Leadership Center, Inc. to equip new and emerging public officials with the essential tools, information, and e
Wichita, KS$600K2023
Kansas Black Leadership Council Inc
To provide core support to Kansas Black Leadership Council in support of their work to assemble people and organizations in Kansas who share
Lawrence, KS$600K2023

Kansas Health Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$18.1M
2022$4.2M
2023$12.0M
2024$15.7M

How to apply for funding from Kansas Health Foundation

Kansas Health 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 kansashealth.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kansas Health Foundation

Does Kansas Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Kansas Health 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 Health Foundation fund?
Kansas Health Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Kansas Leadership Center Inc, Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Inc (dba Network Kansas), Kansas University Endowment Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kansas Health Foundation give in grants?
Kansas Health Foundation reported $18.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.9M over 423 grants.
Where is Kansas Health Foundation located?
Kansas Health Foundation is based in Wichita, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 480873431.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kansas Health 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 Health Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.