Wilderness Comm Education Foundation | Foundation Profile
- Lawrence , KS
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EIN: 48-1084739
Foundation Overview
Based in Lawrence, KS, Wilderness Comm Education Foundation has awarded 127 grants totaling $97,063 to organizations in Kansas, California and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $15,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
62% of grants are awarded in Kansas, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Lawrence (63%), Salina (9%), Whiting (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 30% growth trend over 9 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Wilderness Comm Education Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sos Kaw Valley Foundation | $15,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Save The Local Soil From Erosion And Contamination. | 2025 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2023 |
| The Land Institute | $300 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2023 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $400 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2023 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2023 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2023 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2023 |
| Just Foods | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2023 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $300 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2023 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2023 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $400 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2023 |
| Bastyr University | $100 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2023 |
| Environmental Working Group | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2023 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $200 | Finland, MN, US | Educate And Advocate On Behalf Of Organic Consumers And Protect Consumers' Right To Safe Healthful Food And Other Consumer Products. | 2023 |
| Justice Matters | $200 | Lawrence, KS, US | Address Issues Of Justice In The Region. | 2023 |
| Harvesters - Community Food Network | $700 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2023 |
| City Union Mission In Kc | $662 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2023 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2022 |
| The Land Institute | $300 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2022 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $400 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research And Developement Of Clean Energy | 2022 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2022 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $1,100 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2022 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2022 |
| Just Foods | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2022 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $300 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2022 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $700 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2022 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $500 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2022 |
| Bastyr University | $200 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2022 |
| Environmental Working Group | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2022 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $300 | Finland, MN, US | Educate And Advocate On Behalf Of Organic Consumers And Protect Consumers' Right To Safe Healthful Food And Other Consumer Products. | 2022 |
| Justice Matters | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Address Issues Of Justice In The Region. | 2022 |
| Harvesters - Community Food Network | $800 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2022 |
| City Union Mission In Kc | $786 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2022 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2021 |
| The Land Institute | $300 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2021 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $400 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research And Developement Of Clean Energy | 2021 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2021 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $1,100 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2021 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2021 |
| Just Foods | $1,100 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2021 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $300 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2021 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $700 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2021 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $500 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2021 |
| Bastyr University | $200 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2021 |
| Environmental Working Group | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2021 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $300 | Finland, MN, US | Educate And Advocate On Behalf Of Organic Consumers And Protect Consumers' Right To Safe Healthful Food And Other Consumer Products. | 2021 |
| Justice Matters | $300 | Lawrence, KS, US | Address Issues Of Justice In The Region. | 2021 |
| Harvesters - Community Food Network | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2021 |
| City Union Mission In Kc | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2021 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $200 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $200 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2020 |
| The Land Institute | $200 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2020 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $200 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research And Developement Of Clean Energy | 2020 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,750 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2020 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $1,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2020 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $1,750 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2020 |
| Eckan Justfoods | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2020 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $200 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2020 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2020 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $200 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2020 |
| Bastyr University | $200 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2020 |
| Environmental Working Group | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2020 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $200 | Finland, MN, US | Educate And Advocate On Behalf Of Organic Consumers And Protect Consumers' Right To Safe Healthful Food And Other Consumer Products. | 2020 |
| Justice Matters | $200 | Lawrence, KS, US | Address Issues Of Justice In The Region. | 2020 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $500 | Mission, KS, US | To Help Individuals With Physical And Intellectual Disabiities Succeed. | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $800 | Lawrence, KS, US | Helping To Provide For The Individuals And Families In Need. | 2020 |
| Lawrence Police Blue Santa | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | To Help Provide Assistance For Children That Are Less Fortunate. | 2020 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $1,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2018 |
| The Land Institute | $500 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2018 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $500 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2018 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research And Developement Of Clean Energy | 2018 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,110 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2018 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2018 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $1,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2018 |
| Eckan Justfood | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2018 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $1,000 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2018 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2018 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $500 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2018 |
| Bastyr University | $500 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2018 |
| Environmental Working Group | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2018 |
| Organic Consumers Association | $250 | Finland, MN, US | Educate And Advocate On Behalf Of Organic Consumers And Protect Consumers' Right To Safe Healthful Food And Other Consumer Products. | 2018 |
| Justice Matters | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Address Issues Of Justice In The Region. | 2018 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $1,250 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2017 |
| The Land Institute | $500 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2017 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $500 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2017 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research And Developement Of Clean Energy | 2017 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,805 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2017 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2017 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2017 |
| Eckan Justfood | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2017 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $1,000 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2017 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2017 |
| Ccec - Citizens Climate Education C | $500 | Coronado, CA, US | Educate Volunteers On The Political Will For A Livable World. | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2017 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $1,000 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2017 |
| Bastyr University | $500 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2017 |
| Environmental Working Group | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2017 |
| Kansas Land Trust | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Land Conservation And Preservation | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Kaw | $1,250 | Lawrence, KS, US | Kansas River Preservation And Education | 2016 |
| The Land Institute | $500 | Salina, KS, US | Research And Education For Land Conservation | 2016 |
| Kansas Rural Center | $500 | Whiting, KS, US | Promotes Longterm Health Of The Land Through Research Education And Advocacy.education On Land Sustainability | 2016 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research And Developement Of Clean Energy | 2016 |
| Lawrence Meals On Wheels | $1,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Delivery Of Senior Meals | 2016 |
| Kansas Food Bank -- Wichita | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Kansas Food Bank -- Food For The Needy | 2016 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Homeless Shelter -- Shelter For The Needy | 2016 |
| Eckan Justfood | $1,500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Douglas County Kansas Food Pantry -- Food For The Needy | 2016 |
| Sarcoxie Fire Department | $1,000 | Mclouth, KS, US | To Support The Local Volunteer Fire Department | 2016 |
| American Indian College Fund 501c3 | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Support Scholarshipsfor Continued Education. | 2016 |
| United Negro College Fund Uncf | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Support Scholarship Programs For Continued Education. | 2016 |
| Ccec - Citizens Climate Education C | $250 | Coronado, CA, US | Educate Volunteers On The Political Will For A Livable World. | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Lawrence, KS, US | Build Affortable Housing For Families In Douglas & Jefferson Co. | 2016 |
| The Cornucopia Institute | $1,000 | Cornucopia, WI, US | Research And Projects Work On Behalf Of Sustainable And Organic Family-scaled Farmers. | 2016 |
| Bastyr University | $500 | Kenmore, WA, US | Science Based Natural Education, Research And Teaching Clinical Services. | 2016 |
| Environmental Working Group | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Research And Advocacy In Toxic Chemicals & Corporate Accountability | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 48-1084739 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 927 Lawrence, KS 66044-0927 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Wilderness Comm Education Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Ronald Seibold |
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| Treasurer | Steve Malone |
| Secretary | Tina Bruner |
Forms 990-PF
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