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Who funds University of Kansas?

Lawrence, Kansas

66 private foundations reported grants to University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas totaling $2.8 million across 67 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, with $1.2 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund University of Kansas

All 66 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
To support a project to deepen the ongoing conversation in transgender studies at and beyond the university of kansas2$1.2 million
The Tudor Foundation
Washington · 2025
Education1$299,752
Elizabeth M Watkins Trust FBO Watkins Hall &
Texas · 2025
Unrestricted general1$233,596
Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation
Oklahoma · 2024 · accepts applications
College scholarship1$136,000
Elizabeth M Watkins Trust FBO Watkins
Texas · 2025
Unrestricted general1$126,574
The Freeman Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$100,000
E Eugene Carter Foundation
Massachusetts · 2025
To provide scholarships1$80,000
Hunt Family Foundation
Missouri · 2024 · accepts applications
Educational development1$77,810
Rosenau Family Research Foundation
Minnesota · 2024 · accepts applications
Improving Developmental Outcomes in Mouse Models of KD1$59,593
R M Gouldner Memorial Medical Foundation
Texas · 2025
Scholarships1$52,021
Alan B Slifka Foundation
New York · 2024
An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.1$50,000
Ella Frances Brisley & Noma Brisley
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$42,500
Earl L Mills Educational Trust
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Medical library, symposium1$41,382
Stanley M Reinhaus Family Foundation
Arizona · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$40,000
Wayne L Laufer Charitable Foundation Inc
Florida · 2024
Educational assistance grants1$26,000
Cocherl Family Foundation
Kansas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$24,000
Robert J Besal Memorial Education Fund Inc
Georgia · 2025
Support for students enrolled in University of Kansas lighting education program.1$22,000
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham Charitable Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Sporadic inclusion body myositis research, dr. Mazen dimachkie1$20,000
Lois & Max Beren Foundation
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$18,250
P&f MC Courtney Foundation
Texas · 2023 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$15,000
Helen Gough Fdn Trust
Minnesota · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$10,000
Myron D Reed Memorial Trust
Kansas · 2024 · accepts applications
Educational1$9,972
Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Kansas voucher program1$9,000
Jellison Benevolent Society Inc
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Educational1$7,400
Manuel E & Anna Belle Pusitz Trust # 3
Texas · 2025
Unrestricted general1$7,309
Lending Help For Students Inc
Kansas · 2025
Program Support1$7,028
The Pete Henry Foundation
Kansas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$6,000
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
USSYP scholarship1$5,000
Sexton Family Foundation
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Education1$5,000
Harry S Truman Good Neighbor Award Found
Kansas · 2024
Educational scholarship1$5,000
The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation
Missouri · 2025
Unrestricted1$5,000
Sandra Hindman Foundation
Illinois · 2024
Charitable1$5,000
Paul and Julie Maass Family Foundation
Nebraska · 2025
Charitable1$5,000
The Renaissance Foundation
Oregon · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$5,000
The Huisking Foundation Inc
North Carolina · 2025 · accepts applications
Engineering1$4,000
The Oliveira R & D Foundation
Florida · 2025
Scholarships1$4,000
Hancock Family Foundation
Georgia · 2023 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$3,750
Jack J Isgur Foundation
Missouri · 2024 · accepts applications
ScholarshipProgram1$3,000
Worthing Scholarship Fund
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$3,000
W D & Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust
Iowa · 2025
Scholarship1$3,000
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Iowa · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$2,500
Ann O'Donnell Trumbull Perpetual Charitable Trust
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
Tuition1$2,500
The Nature Institute
Illinois · 2024
Scholarship1$2,500
Marquette Bank Education Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Scholarships1$2,500
Joseph & Dorothy Whiteford Edu Fdn
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$2,500
Rose Spurrier Scholarship Fund
Kansas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$2,400
Harold W Beattie & Emily K Beattie
Missouri · 2025
Scholarships1$2,036
Griffin Family Foundation Inc
Missouri · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$2,000
Peculiar Charitable Foundation
Missouri · 2025
1st year scholarship1$2,000
Key Charitable Trust
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$2,000
John Williams Poillon Mem Scholar 10372600
Missouri · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$2,000
Association of the United States Navy Fu
Virginia · 2024
Scholarship1$2,000
Linda Houston Foundation
Kansas · 2025
To provide support to students1$1,635
Hansen-Furnas Foundation Inc
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$1,500
Lester R Birbeck Charitable Trust
Missouri · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$1,500
Farmers Alliance Companies Charitable Foundation
Kansas · 2025
Support education1$1,500
Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$1,200
Shifrin Family Foundation
Ohio · 2025 · accepts applications
Educational programs1$1,000
Hilda Smith Permanent Scholarship Endowment
Missouri · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$1,000
Joyce Charitable Fund
New York · 2025
General operations1$1,000
Robert & Ava Lee Maydew Scholarship Trust
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$1,000
Chicken N Pickle Foundation Inc
Missouri · 2025
Community support programs1$1,000
Martino Joseph W & Helen M Mem FD
Minnesota · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$775
Walter Stephenson Scholarship Trust
Kansas · 2023 · accepts applications
Education1$500
Margaret Nelson Castle College Scholarship Trust
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Educational scholarship1$375
Marvin White Foundation Inc
Kansas · 2025 · accepts applications
Math & science scholarship1$350

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to University of Kansas gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Lawrence. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds University of Kansas?

The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, The Tudor Foundation, Elizabeth M Watkins Trust FBO Watkins Hall &, Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation and Elizabeth M Watkins Trust FBO Watkins, and 61 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does University of Kansas get from foundations?

$2.8 million in 67 reported grants from 66 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation, The Freeman Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation and Rosenau Family Research Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

Other funded organizations in Lawrence