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Wichita Community Foundation

Wichita, Kansas  ·  EIN 481022361  ·  Private foundation

Wichita Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $6.1M in grants paid and $87.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,105 individual grants from this funder — $42.3M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$6.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$87.2M
Total assets
1,105
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Wichita Community Foundation funds

Wichita Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Wichita Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Usd 259 - Wichita Public Schools - Controller
FY 2025 EDUCATION EDGE DISBURSEMENTS
Wichita, KS$661K2025
Wichita State University Foundation
GENERAL PURPOSES, SCHOLARSHIPS
Wichita, KS$624K2017
Wsu Tech
WICHITA PROMISE MOVE
Wichita, KS$500K2019
Wichita State University Foundation
FOR THE WICHITA ART & DESIGN ADVOCATES; MAGNIFY - ULRICH MUSEUM (AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY); ARMSTRONG FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Wichita, KS$480K2018
Heartspring Legacy Foundation
EXISTING FACILITY UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS
Wichita, KS$462K2024
Family Promise of Greater Wichita Inc
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM, IN MEMORY OF ROBERT C. FOULSTON, FUND A NEED - 2022 GALA
Wichita, KS$453K2023
Wichita Art Museum
PATRICIA MCDONNELL ANNUAL LECTURE ENDOWMENT, GENERAL PURPOSES, WAM ART ACCESS FUND
Wichita, KS$432K2022
Wichita Art Museum
2023 WOODEN REIMBURSEMENTS, WAM ART ACCESS FUND, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
Wichita, KS$430K2024
Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Ltd
THE SECOND CENTURY CAMPAIGN, GENERAL PURPOSES
Wichita, KS$395K2025
Trees for Life
SUPPORT OF SEHGAL PROJECT, GENERAL PURPOSES
Wichita, KS$371K2024
Ict Sos
ICT SOS SUPPORT GROUP CHILDCARE, SUPPORT OF OUR PLACE CAMPAIGN, TRAINING FOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Wichita, KS$361K2025
Usd 259 - Wichita Public Schools - Controller
NEW INSTRUMENTS/AUDITORIUM UPDATES (FINE ARTS FUND), TO REPLACE HEAD UNITS OF SOUND SYSTEM / UNIFORM REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, FOR CLASSROOM MINI
Wichita, KS$334K2023
Wichita Art Museum
GENERAL PURPOSES, WAM ART ACCESS FUND, LINDSAY POLLOCK LECTURE, THE WAM EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Wichita, KS$326K2025
Wichita Art Museum
FOR THE WAM EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, DR. PATRICIA MCDONNELL AMERICAN ART ENDOWMENT, GENERAL PURPOSES, THE MCDONNELL LECTURE SERIES, WAM ART ACC
Wichita, KS$317K2023
Empower Evergreen Inc
THE EMPOWER NOMAR PROJECT, KDI ENGAGEMENT WORK SUPPORT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, GENERAL PURPOSES
Wichita, KS$315K2023

Wichita Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.3M
2018$3.8M
2019$3.7M
2020$5.3M
2022$5.5M
2023$5.4M
2024$7.6M
2025$6.8M

How to apply for funding from Wichita Community Foundation

Wichita Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at wichitafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Wichita Community Foundation

Does Wichita Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Wichita Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Wichita Community Foundation fund?
Wichita Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Usd 259 - Wichita Public Schools - Controller, Wichita State University Foundation, Wsu Tech. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wichita Community Foundation give in grants?
Wichita Community Foundation reported $6.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.3M over 1,105 grants.
Where is Wichita Community Foundation located?
Wichita Community Foundation is based in Wichita, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481022361.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wichita Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Wichita Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.