How the Capitol Federal Foundation Makes Grants in Kansas

How the Capitol Federal Foundation Makes Grants in Kansas

The Capitol Federal Foundation is a corporate funder focused on Kansas and affiliated with Capitol Federal Bank. Here are some top things to know about CFF and its local grantmaking.

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How the Ameritas Charitable Foundation Supports Local Needs in Nebraska

How the Ameritas Charitable Foundation Supports Local Needs in Nebraska

Ameritas is an insurance company that has strong charitable interests in Nebraska. Here are some top things to know about the Ameritas Charitable Foundation so you can approach this funder for local support.

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The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust: An Accessible Iowa Funder Interested in Children and Youth

The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust: An Accessible Iowa Funder Interested in Children and Youth

Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is a locally focused funder that is transparent and accessible for grantseekers. Here's a look at its program areas and how to approach this funder for a grant.

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How Black Hills Energy Gives Through Its Corporate Foundation

How Black Hills Energy Gives Through Its Corporate Foundation

Among the local grantmakers focusing on South Dakota is Black Hills Energy, based in Rapid City. Here’s an overview of the Black Hills Corporation Foundation’s giving and how to approach this funder for a grant.

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Top Things to Know About the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Top Things to Know About the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

This community grantmaker focuses on improving the quality of life in Washtenaw County and is a well-established funder that has been operating since 1963.

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A Look at the Dakota Medical Foundation’s Approach to Health Funding

A Look at the Dakota Medical Foundation’s Approach to Health Funding

Here’s an overview of the Dakota Medical Foundation’s giving to guide local grantseekers in North Dakota and western Minnesota. It’s a health legacy funder worth getting to know in the region.

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Distinguishing the Two Bechtel Charitable Trusts in Iowa

Distinguishing the Two Bechtel Charitable Trusts in Iowa

Harold and Marie Bechtel were Davenport, Iowa philanthropists who created two trusts to support their local community. Here is a comparison of the two trusts and how local grantseekers can approach them for funding.

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Five Takeaways From IP’s New Report on Giving for Rural Communities

Five Takeaways From IP’s New Report on Giving for Rural Communities

Our new deep dive report on rural philanthropy covers a distinct, emerging field of giving. Despite misunderstandings and a lack of good data, rural places present ample opportunity for equity-forward funding.

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Five Things to Know About the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Five Things to Know About the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

In this article, we take a look at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Minnesota’s largest community foundation, and its well-established giving program.

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How the Anheuser-Busch Foundation Prioritizes Grantmaking in St. Louis, Missouri

How the Anheuser-Busch Foundation Prioritizes Grantmaking in St. Louis, Missouri

The Anheuser-Busch beer company employs thousands of people and has had a foundation supporting nonprofits since 1975. Here’s a look at what this corporate funder donates to in and around its St. Louis headquarters.

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How the American Century Investments Foundation Supports Kansas City, Missouri

How the American Century Investments Foundation Supports Kansas City, Missouri

America Century Investments is a financial company with a charitable foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Here are some details to know about this corporate funder and its approach to grantmaking.

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What Stands Out About the Baughman Foundation’s Kansas Grantmaking?

What Stands Out About the Baughman Foundation’s Kansas Grantmaking?

The Baughman Foundation is an accessible funder that maintains a low public profile. To help Kansas nonprofits get to know this funder better, here are some things that stand out about it.

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Here Are Five Grantmakers Funding the Rural Midwest

Here Are Five Grantmakers Funding the Rural Midwest

Over 25% of the Midwest’s population lives in rural areas. These funders focus their efforts there, despite the fact that philanthropy at large chronically underfunds rural America.

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The Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation: An Accessible Funder to Know in South Dakota

The Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation: An Accessible Funder to Know in South Dakota

Here are some things to know about the Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation and how it gives to local groups. Nearly all grants stay within the state and mostly in a small community of just over 2,000 people.

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Getting to Know North Dakota’s Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region

Getting to Know North Dakota’s Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region

The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region has approximately $20 million in assets and has granted over $10 million in the area. Keep these details in mind about securing support.

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A Corporate Commitment to Iowa: What to Know About the Athene Charitable Foundation

A Corporate Commitment to Iowa: What to Know About the Athene Charitable Foundation

With its headquarters in Des Moines, Athene provides retirement services, such as different kinds of annuities. Here's why nonprofits in Iowa should get familiar with the Athene Charitable Foundation.

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How the RBC Foundation Supports Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Area and Beyond

How the RBC Foundation Supports Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Area and Beyond

RBC Wealth Management’s philanthropic foundation frequently awards grants in the Minneapolis area. Here’s a look at how the RBC Foundation gives locally in Minnesota.

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Getting to Know the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s Minnesota Giving

Getting to Know the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s Minnesota Giving

Here are a few things to know about the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation and how it gives to local nonprofits in Minnesota and other parts of the country.

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The Northland Foundation: A Regional Minnesota Funder That Goes Beyond Grantmaking

The Northland Foundation: A Regional Minnesota Funder That Goes Beyond Grantmaking

Here are some details for Minnesota grantseekers to know about the Northland Foundation and its local offerings, which include grants as well as other programming.

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Three Things Grantseekers Should Know About the Minneapolis Foundation

Three Things Grantseekers Should Know About the Minneapolis Foundation

To guide Minnesota grantseekers, here are three important things to know about the Minneapolis Foundation and how this community foundation approaches philanthropy.

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