Pritchett Foundation
The Midwest Institutional Trust is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various educational institutions and community organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, particularly for children and youth, as evidenced by its funding of elementary and high schools, scholarships, and community service initiatives. The foundation primarily serves organizations in the education sector, as well as those addressing community needs, such as food insecurity and youth development. While it is based in Wisconsin, its funding activities extend significantly into Kansas, where a majority of its grants are directed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) serving children, youth, or families—especially education-focused organizations or schools in southeastern Kansas—seeking general operating support at modest-to-midsize grant levels.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves children, youth, or families (education emphasis).
- • Programs are based in or directly benefit communities in southeastern Kansas (Pittsburg/Wichita area).
- • Request is for general operating support or program continuation rather than large capital campaigns.
- • Applicant is a standalone nonprofit (school, community org, church-affiliated charity) able to receive grants in the $5K–$65K range.
Geography
Observed giving is highly concentrated in Kansas in the latest years; although a few other states appear, roughly 96% of the latest year's dollars went to one state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 32 distinct independent recipients, with a mix of new and returning grantees, indicating a broad recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows multiple new grantees (12 new in the latest year and many new recipients in the prior year), and the foundation publishes application restrictions with a named contact and mailing route, suggesting unfamiliar applicants can enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
