Wichita Foundation

Organization Overview

Wichita Foundation is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Wichita Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wichita Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Wichita Foundation generated $13.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Wichita Foundation has awarded 1,093 individual grants totaling $38,810,025. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT PROPERTY TO BE ADMINISTERED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PRIMARILY IN, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, THE COMMUNITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS AND SOUTHCENTRAL KANSAS AND TO DISTRIBUTE PROPERTY TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT, PLACE-BASED GRANT MAKER AND PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR, FUNDED BY CHARITABLE GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, BEQUESTS AND AGENCIES WHO CARE ABOUT AND WANT TO IMPACT THE WICHITA AREA. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED FOR DONOR-DIRECTED AND UNRESTRICTED GIFTS, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, SCHOLARSHIPS, LOAN PROGRAM AND OTHER CHARITABLE INTERESTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Debbie Gann
Chair
$0
Steve Cox
Past Chair
$0
Paul Lavendar
Treasurer
$0
Tammy Allen
Secretary
$0
James Nastars
Vice Chair
$0
Gloria Farha-Flentje
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,665,991
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,046,532
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,665,991
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,160,587
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $310,460
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $847,886
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,064,414

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wichita Foundation has awarded $5,495,694 in support to 145 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A THRIVE COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$12,130

AIR CAPITAL CHARITIES INC

PURPOSE: KU WICHITA PEDIATRICS

$6,500

ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$22,400

GREAT PLAINS DIABETES ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$27,794

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$19,705

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - CENTRAL & WESTERN KANSAS OFFICE

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$51,759
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