Quick Summary
Name: Wichita Foundation (Wichita Community Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $7.7 million (2024) |
| Grant Range | $250 - $25,000+ (varies by fund) |
| Average Grant | $500 - $5,000 (varies by fund) |
| Application Method | Mixed (competitive rounds, donor-advised, rolling) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://wichitafoundation.org
- Phone: 316-264-4880
- Email: info@wichitafoundation.org
- Address: 303 S Broadway Ave, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202
Geographic Focus
- Primary focus: Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Also supports nationwide nonprofit organizations through fund holder recommendations
Funding Priorities
- Community needs and quality of life enhancement in Wichita
- Vital nonprofits in the community
- Relief assistance to nonprofits
- Strategic community initiatives
- Scholarships
- Cultural, educational, health, and social service programs
What They Don't Fund
- General operational support (some funds)
- Fundraising activities (some funds)
- Religious purposes (some funds)
- Personal projects or startups (some funds)
- Business expenses and advertisements (some funds)
Note: Exclusions vary by individual fund
Application Method
The foundation operates four types of grant programs:
- Competitive grant rounds for fund holders upon request
- Monthly grants through donor recommendations (donor-advised)
- Relief assistance to nonprofits in Wichita/Sedgwick County area
- Strategic initiatives mobilizing charitable dollars
Eligibility requires organizations to be:
- In good standing with Kansas Secretary of State
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Classified under 170(c)(2) for tax-deductible contributions
- Normally a public charity under 509(a)
All grants are awarded at the discretion of fund advisors, subject to Board of Directors approval.
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