Rathert Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, recreational, and educational initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being through funding for local projects and services. The foundation primarily serves populations in need within its community, focusing on areas such as education, recreation, and human services. It emphasizes support for local organizations and initiatives that promote community development and resilience, particularly in response to disasters or medical hardships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local Kansas nonprofit or municipal/community organization working in Smith or Phillips County on education, recreation, disaster/medical hardship, or general charitable services.
Good Fit
- • Programs located in Smith or Phillips County, KS.
- • Requests for modest operating or project support (typical awards under $10K).
- • Activities in education, recreation, senior services, or emergency/medical hardship relief.
- • Willingness to submit a concise letter application by the May 1 deadline through the named bank.
Geography
Giving is geographically narrow: all observed grants in the latest years were made within Kansas, with a single-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct, mostly independent local recipients (pools, schools, villages, fire department), with a mix of repeat and new grantees; however, dollars are somewhat concentrated among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes application instructions in its filing (letter to a named bank with a May 1 deadline), and 40% of 2023 recipients were new, which together indicate a clear public entry path for qualified local applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
