Humanities Kansas

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Topeka Community Foundation Kansas Book Festival1 grant · $20,000
• Pbs Kansas2 grants · $20,000
• Douglas County Historical Society1 grant · $17,350
• Friends of the Free State Capitol1 grant · $15,000
• Fort Larned Historical Society1 grant · $14,103
• Black American Blueprint Collective1 grant · $13,850
• Tallgrass Film Association1 grant · $13,750
• Kansas Book Festival1 grant · $13,422
• Nicodemus Historical Society1 grant · $13,258
• The Kansas African American Museum1 grant · $12,400

Giving over time

Grant history

All 41 reported grants, largest first.

• $20,000

  Topeka Community Foundation Kansas Book Festival · Topeka, KS · 2022

  Support for the kansas book festival hosted at washburn university featuring historical displays of kansas literature and moderated conversations among authors.

• $17,350

  Douglas County Historical Society · Lawrence, KS · 2021

  Professional museum training program, preservation and online exhibit, interpretation and histrocial analysis.

• $15,000

  Friends of the Free State Capitol · Topeka, KS · 2023

  Documentary film that explores issues of political legitimacy, voter fraud, the ethics of violence, racial discrimination, and the struggles for freedom during the 1850s free state movement and contested territorial gov… read allDocumentary film that explores issues of political legitimacy, voter fraud, the ethics of violence, racial discrimination, and the struggles for freedom during the 1850s free state movement and contested territorial government during the bleeding kansas period. less
• $14,103

  Fort Larned Historical Society · Larned, KS · 2023

  A three-day symposium that will examine the doctrine of discovery and the conquest and destruction resulting from the santa fe trail.

• $13,850

  Black American Blueprint Collective · Topeka, KS · 2023

  A traveling exhibit that shares the history of the african american community of topeka, from the african american perspective. Community leaders, neighborhoods, churches, schools, and the 4th street business district a… read allA traveling exhibit that shares the history of the african american community of topeka, from the african american perspective. Community leaders, neighborhoods, churches, schools, and the 4th street business district are highlighted. less
• $13,750

  Tallgrass Film Association · Wichita, KS · 2023

  Series of film screenings, presentations, and an exhibit honoring wichita native hattie mcdaniel, the first african american to win an oscar.

• $13,422

  Kansas Book Festival · Topeka, KS · 2021

  A revival of the kansas book festival. The 2022 kansas book festival will feature conversations with authors whose works focus on veterans' experiences, social justice and racism, the depletion of natural resources and … read allA revival of the kansas book festival. The 2022 kansas book festival will feature conversations with authors whose works focus on veterans' experiences, social justice and racism, the depletion of natural resources and climate change, and loss and grief transformed through poetry. less
• $13,258

  Nicodemus Historical Society · Bogue, KS · 2023

  Documentary short film on the african americans of the 1st kansas colored volunteers: from their escape from slavery to their battles as the first african american soldiers to take up arms in the civil war, and their la… read allDocumentary short film on the african americans of the 1st kansas colored volunteers: from their escape from slavery to their battles as the first african american soldiers to take up arms in the civil war, and their later lives as kansas settlers. less
• $12,400

  The Kansas African American Museum · Wichita, KS · 2021

  General operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era

• $12,235

  North Topeka Arts District · Topeka, KS · 2023

  Photography exhibit, community ofrendas (home alters), and a series of presentations and poetry readings to celebrate dia de los muertos, a traditional mexican holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passe… read allPhotography exhibit, community ofrendas (home alters), and a series of presentations and poetry readings to celebrate dia de los muertos, a traditional mexican holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. less
• $12,000

  Kauffman Museum (Bethel College) · North Newton, KS · 2022

  Exhibit and events that celebrate the 75th anniversary of the halstead-newton christmas bird count and weaves together stories of history, science, and place.

• $11,250

  Eisenhower Foundation · Abilene, KS · 2023

  An innovative, multi-site conference that will explore the legacy of the brown v. Board of education supreme court decision and the teaching and learning of civics and civil rights since 1954.

• $10,850

  Wyandot Nation of Kansas · Kansas City, KS · 2023

  Programs and interpretation in support of a large-scale public art project that tells the story of lyda, helena, and lena conley and their battle to save the wyandot national burying ground in kansas city.

• $10,146

  Salina Media Connection · Salina, KS · 2023

  Documentary film that explores the history of minersville, a mining town once occupied by nearly 500 residents and miners spread over 320 acres north of concordia, kansas.

• $10,000

  Jewish Community Relations Bureau · Leawood, KS · 2023

  A unity seder and summit to educate the community about best practices in fighting antisemitism in the midwest.

• $10,000

  Johnson County Parks & Recreation Foundation · Lenexa, KS · 2023

  Development of a digital exhibition and resource repository documenting the legacy of racial discrimination in housing policy and lending.

• $10,000

  Arts Connect · Topeka, KS · 2022

  Documentary film project that works to reclaim the stories of black and brown communities displaced through urban renewal in the 1950s and 1960s.

• $10,000

  Lucille M Hall Museum · St John, KS · 2022

  Ongoing film and photography project that uses glass plate negative technology to expand who is represented in the history of stafford county.

• $10,000

  Pbs Kansas · Wichita, KS · 2022

  Documentary film that looks at baseball in kansas and the historical and cultural significance of the game within kansas communities. Documentary film that explores stories of the rise and fall of now-abandoned towns in… read allDocumentary film that looks at baseball in kansas and the historical and cultural significance of the game within kansas communities. Documentary film that explores stories of the rise and fall of now-abandoned towns in kansas. less
• $10,000

  Storytime Village · Wichita, KS · 2022

  Oral history project and podcast series that explores america's first successful student-led lunch counter sit-in, which was organized by the wichita naacp youth council.

• $10,000

  Do Good Productions · Leawood, KS · 2021

  Documentary on the evolution of lgbtq movement in kansas. Podcast on bob dole's political career.

• $10,000

  Lawrence Art Center · Lawrence, KS · 2021

  Photography exhibition and gallery talks on the vestiges of racism. Good morning indian country program.

• $10,000

  Pbs Kansas · Wichita, KS · 2021

  Documentary film that looks at baseball in kansas and the historical and cultural significance of the game within kansas communities. Documentary film that explores stories of the rise and fall of now-abandoned towns in… read allDocumentary film that looks at baseball in kansas and the historical and cultural significance of the game within kansas communities. Documentary film that explores stories of the rise and fall of now-abandoned towns in kansas. less
• $9,993

  Munsee Tribe of Kansas · Ottawa, KS · 2022

  Preservation, research, and education project that will protect the stories of the munsee tribe of kansas and share their history through a series of public events.

• $9,987

  Kansas State University Foundation Marianna Kistler Beach Museum · Manhattan, KS · 2022

  Exhibition that explores the historical significance of art collecting by kansas public schools between 1900 and 1950, including art acquired to promote an understanding of native american cultures.

• $9,950

  Ku Endowment · Lawrence, KS · 2022

  A family-friendly community event that brings humanities scholarship to the public through an interactive and immersive experience. A science fair for the humanities, with a halloween twist!

• $9,610

  Black History Trail of Great County · Junction City, KS · 2022

  Outdoor signage project that elevates the stories of black residents in geary county and explores the multiethnicity that influenced all relationships, from the personal to the economic, from the social to the political.

• $9,436

  High Plains Public Radio · Garden City, KS · 2023

  Series of events that will connect readers with kansas place-based literature through online readings, radio broadcasts, and in-person symposia.

• $9,350

  Other Roads Consulting · Topeka, KS · 2023

  Research and traveling exhibit that will elevate the stories of the 12 women plaintiffs in the brown v. Board supreme court decision.

• $8,700

  North End Wichita Hostorical Society · Wichita, KS · 2022

  Short documentary film and interviews of mexican-american fastpitch softball players, coaches, and fans that explores what the sport means to the community.

• $7,860

  Lawrence Public Library Foundation · Lawrence, KS · 2021

  Joy harjo event.

• $7,400

  Tonganoxie Public Library · Tonganoxie, KS · 2021

  General operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era

• $7,050

  Flint Hills Counterpoint · Peabody, KS · 2022

  County-wide project that will collect a "deep map" of sounds, imagery, and text that explores the diverse history and vitality of marion county.

• $6,979

  Gordon Parks Museum · Fort Scott, KS · 2022

  Exhibit display that explores the friendship and impact of two cultural leaders, langston hughes and gordon parks.

• $6,300

  Mid-America All Indian Center · Wichita, KS · 2021

  Preservation project to archive and digitize 70 artworks and support for program the american indian vote.

• $6,215

  Kansas Public Radio · Lawrence, KS · 2021

  General operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era

• $5,505

  Clearwater Public Library · Clearwater, KS · 2021

  General operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era

• $5,473

  Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation · Manhattan, KS · 2022

  Lectures and a "humanities hike" that explores rural values, history, and the many ways people are connected to the land in the flint hills.

• $5,269

  Wabaunsee County Historical Society · Alma, KS · 2021

  General operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era. Project that will classify the vast collections of prehistorical indigenous artif… read allGeneral operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era. Project that will classify the vast collections of prehistorical indigenous artifacts from which they originated. less
• $5,233

  Harvey County Historical Museum · Newton, KS · 2021

  General operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era. Digitization project of over 200 documents and letters of civil war veterans and … read allGeneral operating support, staff retention, and needed digital and/or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era. Digitization project of over 200 documents and letters of civil war veterans and families navigating the pension process for federal war benefits. less
• $5,000

  Washburn University Foundation Washburn University Diversity & Inclusion · Topeka, KS · 2022

  Project support for the michael tilford conference on diversity & multiculturalism, featuring guest speaker cheryl brown henderson: "living into brown: staying the course toward inclusion and belonging."