Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 48-6258281
Foundation Overview
Based in Council Grove, KS, Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation has awarded 151 grants totaling $531,881 to organizations in Kansas. Individual grants range from $100 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 14 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Kansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Council Grove (91%), Cottonwood Falls (5%), Junction City (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). 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 Oscar & Ina Nystrom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | For Morris County Children Camp Expenses | 2023 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $1,100 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2023 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Facility Updates. | 2023 |
| Council Grove Area Foundation | $23,204 | Council Grove, KS, US | Match Day Grants | 2023 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District | $400 | Council Grove, KS, US | Training | 2023 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $1,300 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Youth Theatre | 2023 |
| Morris County Core Coalition | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $600 | Council Grove, KS, US | Presentation Of Westward Expansion | 2023 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Powwow | 2023 |
| Voices Of The Wind People | $7,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Pagent | 2023 |
| Morris County Historical Society | $1,700 | Council Grove, KS, US | Site Improvements | 2023 |
| Flint Hills Community Band | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Band Supplies | 2023 |
| Morris County Care & Share | $3,250 | Council Grove, KS, US | Office Equipment | 2023 |
| Council Grove Community Theatre | $3,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Theatre Production | 2023 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | For Morris County Children Camp Expenses | 2022 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2022 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $12,100 | Council Grove, KS, US | Facility Updates. | 2022 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $25,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2022 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Moving Expenses | 2022 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Youth Theatre | 2022 |
| Council Grove Chamber | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga And Marketing | 2022 |
| Morris County Core Coalition | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $600 | Council Grove, KS, US | Presentation Of Westward Expansion | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Powwow | 2022 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills Inc | $600 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Scholarships For Woodfest | 2022 |
| Morris County Historical Society | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | Site Improvements | 2022 |
| Council Grove Jrsr High School Vocalband Dept | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | To Bring Guest Musicians/clinicains To Usd 417 | 2022 |
| Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Trolley Repair Fund | 2022 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | For Morris County Children Camp Expenses | 2022 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2022 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $12,100 | Council Grove, KS, US | Facility Updates. | 2022 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $25,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2022 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Moving Expenses | 2022 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Youth Theatre | 2022 |
| Council Grove Chamber | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga And Marketing | 2022 |
| Morris County Core Coalition | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $600 | Council Grove, KS, US | Presentation Of Westward Expansion | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Powwow | 2022 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills Inc | $600 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Scholarships For Woodfest | 2022 |
| Morris County Historical Society | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | Site Improvements | 2022 |
| Council Grove Jrsr High School Vocalband Dept | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | To Bring Guest Musicians/clinicains To Usd 417 | 2022 |
| Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Trolley Repair Fund | 2022 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | For Morris County Children Camp Expenses | 2022 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2022 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $12,100 | Council Grove, KS, US | Facility Updates. | 2022 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $25,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2022 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Moving Expenses | 2022 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Youth Theatre | 2022 |
| Council Grove Chamber | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga And Marketing | 2022 |
| Morris County Core Coalition | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom. | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $600 | Council Grove, KS, US | Presentation Of Westward Expansion | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Powwow | 2022 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills Inc | $600 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Scholarships For Woodfest | 2022 |
| Morris County Historical Society | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | Site Improvements | 2022 |
| Council Grove Jrsr High School Vocalband Dept | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | To Bring Guest Musicians/clinicains To Usd 417 | 2022 |
| Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Trolley Repair Fund | 2022 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2021 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $10,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Facility Updates. | 2021 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $22,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2021 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Emergency Room Expansion Project. | 2021 |
| Council Grove Chamber | $3,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga And Marketing | 2021 |
| Morris County Core Coalition | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom. | 2021 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $3,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Voices Of Wind People Pagent | 2021 |
| Friends Of Kaw | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Powwow | 2021 |
| Council Grove Wrestling | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Singlets | 2021 |
| Council Grove Pride Committee | $1,367 | Council Grove, KS, US | Planters/trash Cans | 2021 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $2,250 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Youth Theatre And Seth Fest. | 2020 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2020 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $9,300 | Council Grove, KS, US | Facility Updates. | 2020 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $15,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2020 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc | $250 | Junction City, KS, US | Support For Recruiting Casa Volunteer Advocates. | 2020 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Emergency Room Expansion Project. | 2020 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills | $3,000 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Program Support. | 2020 |
| Council Grove Chamber | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Event. | 2020 |
| City Of Council Grove-santa Fe Trail 200 | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Support For Events. | 2020 |
| Morris County Core Coalition | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom. | 2020 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Support For Campers. | 2020 |
| City Of Council Grove | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | 4th Of July Program Support. | 2020 |
| Flint Hills Rebuilders | $3,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2020 |
| Building Blocks Community Child Care | $350 | Council Grove, KS, US | Playground | 2020 |
| Historic Preservation Corporation | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Capital Project. | 2020 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $100 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Art Camp And Summer Youth Theatre. | 2019 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2019 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $5,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Nustep To Encourage Community Members To Choose A Healthier Lifestyle. | 2019 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $20,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2019 |
| Gathering In The Grove | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Advertising Support For Annual Community Gathering. | 2019 |
| Friends Of Kaw Heritage Inc | $2,600 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc | $800 | Junction City, KS, US | Support For Recruiting Casa Volunteer Advocates. | 2019 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Emergency Room Expansion Project. | 2019 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills | $2,000 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Woodfest Scholarship. | 2019 |
| Morris County Youth Rodeo Association | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Installation Of 5 Electric Hookups. | 2019 |
| Council Grove Chamber | $7,475 | Council Grove, KS, US | Roof Top Lighting And Trolley Tours. | 2019 |
| Council Grove Sante Fe Trail | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Support For Events. | 2019 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $3,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Seth Fest Community Celebration. | 2018 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Scholarships For Children To Attend Summer Camp. | 2018 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2018 |
| Council Grove 4th Of July Committee | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Community 4th Of July Celebration. | 2018 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Arc Trainer To Encourage Community Members To Choose A Healthier Lifestyle. | 2018 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $7,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Riverwalk Improvements For Community. | 2018 |
| Gathering In The Grove | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Advertising Support For Annual Community Art Show. | 2018 |
| Friends Of Kaw Heritage Inc | $5,350 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc | $800 | Junction City, KS, US | Support For Recruiting Casa Volunteer Advocates. | 2018 |
| Leadership Morris County | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Fence Repair Project. | 2018 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Emergency Room Expansion Project. | 2018 |
| Flint Hills Rebuilders | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Assist With Home Repairs For The Needy. | 2018 |
| Morris County Historical Societyarts Council | $3,100 | Council Grove, KS, US | History And Song Video. | 2018 |
| Washunga Committee | $6,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Days Community Celebration. | 2018 |
| Council Grove Pride | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Main Street Beautification. | 2018 |
| Morris County Coalition | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | After Prom Activities. | 2018 |
| Council Grove Community Center | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Matching Funds For Heritage Trust. | 2018 |
| Council Grove Community Arts Council | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Seth Fest Community Celebration. | 2017 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Scholarships For Children To Attend Summer Camp. | 2017 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Program Support. | 2017 |
| Council Grove 4th Of July Committee | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Community 4th Of July Celebration. | 2017 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Treadmill Replacement To Encourage Community Members To Choose A Healthier Lifestyle. | 2017 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Committee | $3,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Amphitheater/pavilion Complex For Community. | 2017 |
| Gathering In The Grove | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Advertising Support For Annual Community Art Show. | 2017 |
| Friends Of Kaw Heritage Inc | $400 | Council Grove, KS, US | "a Year On The Trail" Program Series Support. | 2017 |
| Friends Of Kaw Heritage Inc | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | 2017 Inter Tribal Pow Wow Support. | 2017 |
| Council Grove Elementary After School Program | $250 | Council Grove, KS, US | Project And Craft Supplies. | 2017 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial District Inc | $250 | Junction City, KS, US | Support For Recruiting Casa Volunteer Advocates. | 2017 |
| Community Arts Council | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Summer Youth Theatre Program Support. | 2017 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills | $2,000 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Support Woodfest Programs. | 2017 |
| Leadership Morris County | $750 | Council Grove, KS, US | Trading Post Construction, Installation And Stocking. | 2017 |
| Kansas State Historical Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Kaw Mission And Last Chance Store Project. | 2017 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Emergency Room Expansion Project. | 2017 |
| Kanza Rails-trails Conservancy | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Rush The Rails Community Celebration. | 2017 |
| Flint Hills Rebuilders | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Assist With Home Repairs For The Needy. | 2017 |
| Morris County Historical Society | $250 | Council Grove, KS, US | "the Methuselah Children: A Readers Theatre Presentation" Project Support. | 2017 |
| Morris County Youth Rodeo | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Assist With The Purchase Of Aluminum Bleachers. | 2017 |
| Council Grove Senior Center | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Senior Facility Improvements. | 2017 |
| Daughters Of The American Revolution | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Cleaning And Repairs Of The Madonna Of The Trail Park. | 2017 |
| Washunga Committee | $3,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Washunga Days Community Celebration. | 2017 |
| After Prom Party Committee | $1,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Supervised After Prom Party. | 2017 |
| Leadership Morris County | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Playground Restoration Project At Fairgrounds Park | 2016 |
| Council Grove Public Library | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Purchase Els Tablet | 2016 |
| Symphony In The Flint Hills-woodfest | $2,000 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, US | Promote And Support A Program Entitled Woodfest: A Music And Prairie Family Camp Where Campers Would Learn And Play Music At Camp Wood, Located In The Flint Hills. Grant Is To Provide Scholarships For Students. | 2016 |
| Community Arts Council | $1,200 | Council Grove, KS, US | Funds Provided To Promote Annual Art Show Entitled Gathering In The Grove | 2016 |
| Anti Drug Task Force(after Prom Party) | $2,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Supervised Sponsored Lock In Party After The Prom For The Juniors And Seniors. | 2016 |
| Council Grove Life Center | $3,200 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Pool Motor Replacement And Clorine Generator | 2016 |
| Council Grove Morris County Chamber And Tourism | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Promote Council Grove By Supporting Washunga Days Annual Celebration | 2016 |
| Flint Hills Rebuilders A Christmas In Action Org Inc | $5,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Funding For Low Income Families By Providing Emergency Funding To Make Home Repairs Such As Broken Water Line, Furnace Repairs, Or Sewer Plugs As An Example. | 2016 |
| Voices Of The Wind People Pageant | $3,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Support For The Annual Production Of Voices Of The Wind People Pageantprovide Funding For The Improvement Of The Farmers Market, Main Street Banners And Other Programs | 2016 |
| Leadership Morris County | $500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Funding For Administrative Expenses Of Leadership Morris County | 2016 |
| Usd 417 Education Enhancement Fund | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Help Support Student Activities And Materials Not Provided By The School District | 2016 |
| Care And Share | $1,000 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Funding For The Summer Food Program For Council Grove And Surrounding Communities | 2016 |
| Care And Share | $2,625 | Council Grove, KS, US | Funds To Be Spent As Determined By The Governing Body Of Care And Share | 2016 |
| Council Grove Youth Wrestling | $300 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Funding For Scales, Traveling Case And A Banner | 2016 |
| Council Grove River Walk Committee | $13,400 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Partial Funding For River Walk And Steps | 2016 |
| Community Arts Council | $2,500 | Council Grove, KS, US | Provide Funding For A Summer Youth Theatre | 2016 |
| Flint Hills Map And Education Program-sponsored By Flint Hills Discovery Ct | $1,560 | El Dorado, KS, US | Place Flint Hills Exhibits In Flint Hills Schools To Educate The Youth As To Their Surroundings | 2016 |
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| EIN | 48-6258281 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 223 W MAIN ST Council Grove, KS 66846-1704 |
Key People (5)
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| Trustee | Leland Parker |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Martha White |
| Trustee | Darrel Bryant |
| Trustee | Debra England |
| Trustee | Rhonda Auchard |
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