Baughman Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of community-focused initiatives. Its mission emphasizes educational advancement, evidenced by significant funding for scholarships and educational programs, as well as support for human services, including food security and healthcare. The foundation also invests in recreational and cultural projects, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community life. It primarily serves local populations, with a strong emphasis on initiatives in education, youth development, and support for individuals with disabilities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized local organizations—especially Kansas schools, scholarship funds, community service groups, youth programs, and civic or cultural nonprofits—with clear, specific project needs or scholarship proposals.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program delivery in Kansas (priority given to Liberal, KS area).
- • Requests for scholarships, educational programming, youth recreation, or community facility/equipment support.
- • Proposals that state other funding sources and a concrete amount requested.
- • Ability to submit a concise written proposal and meet a monthly board review cadence.
- • Track record of partnership with local government, schools, or established regional charities.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Kansas—about 89% of dollars in the latest year—but grants also reached three other states, so the footprint is state‑centered with limited out‑of‑state support.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent recipients each year (32 distinct recipients in the latest year, and 24–30 in prior years), indicating broad institutional variety despite some dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong (13 new recipients, ~41% of recipients, in the latest year) and the foundation provides written proposal instructions and a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
