Wichita Foundation
The wichita foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change, and envisions a place where all wichitans thrive and belong. As community conveners, the foundation leads with …
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The Wichita Foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change.
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Mission
The wichita foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change, and envisions a place where all wichitans thrive and belong. As community conveners, the foundation leads with courage, grows equitable relationships, ignites philanthropy and believes in wichita.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wichita Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWichita Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Wichita, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 481022361. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wichita Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 481022361. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Wichita Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Wichita Foundation is located in Wichita, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wichita Foundation has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wichita Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wichita Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wichita Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Wichita Foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change. Wichita Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Wichita Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wichita Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 481022361, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WICHITA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Former Wichita Foundation exec Courtney Bengtson launches philanthropic advisory firm - The Business Journals
Joselyne Loganbill, Wichita Foundation - The Business Journals
Wichita foundation gives free pair of shoes to every student at Anderson Elementary - KWCH
Wichita Foundation executive vice president leaving after 12 years to launch advisory practice - The Business Journals
Wichita Foundation shifts donor approach as it scales assets, staff - The Business Journals
6 Wichita organizations receive $3.5 million for groundwater contamination health testing - KWCH
Midwestern news nonprofit The Beacon shuts down its Wichita newsroom - Nieman Lab
Why does the Wichita Beacon keep losing reporters? - Nieman Lab
Wichita Foundation adds nonprofit executive director for newly-created position - The Business Journals
Wichita Foundation commits $1 million to new riverfront ampitheater - KWCH
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Wichita Foundation
- What is Wichita Foundation?
- Wichita Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wichita, United States. The Wichita Foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change.
- When was Wichita Foundation founded?
- Wichita Foundation was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Wichita Foundation?
- Shelly Prichard serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Wichita Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Wichita, KS, United States.
- What is Wichita Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wichita Foundation trustworthy?
- Wichita Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wichita Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 481022361.
- What is Wichita Foundation's website?
- http://wichitafoundation.org