DANE G. HANSEN FOUNDATION

Contact information:

First and Main, P.O. Box 187
Logan, KS 67646
Phone: 785-699-4832

Website: http://www.hansenfoundationscholarships.com/

(The Foundation makes grants other than scholarships, but the only website found focuses on the scholarships program.)

Type of foundation: Independent

Types of grants: Scholarships, operating support, one-time grants, equipment, capital/renovation.

Description: Dane G. Hansen lived his entire life in Logan, Kansas. He made his fortune in construction and oil production. He was one of the largest independent oil producers in the state. The Foundation runs a significant college scholarship program for students from Northwest Kansas. Other giving also focuses on Northwest Kansas.

Sample grants:

• $200,000 to Boy Scouts of America in operating support for Hansen Reservation (2008).
• $90,000 to Smoky Hills Public Television (2009).
• $60,000 to the Majestic Theater (Phillipsburg, KS) for renovations (2008).
• $40,000 to High Plains Public Radio in general operating support (2009).
• $30,000 to High Plains Public Radio (2008).
• $20,000 to KSDS in general operating support (2009). 

Fit for public broadcasting: The Foundation supports public media in Kansas.

Eligibility: Most giving goes to organizations in Northwest Kansas.

Deadline: No deadlines were found for non-scholarship grants.

How to apply: Contact the Foundation directly to request application information and guidelines. 

Giving range: Up to approximately $250,000.

Assets: $91,228,057 (year ending 9/30/09)

Total giving: $4,711,583 (year ending 9/30/09)