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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 …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Wichita, KS EIN 481022361 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Wichita Foundation

The Wichita Foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change.

Founded
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T310
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

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 where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T310
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wichita 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wichita Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

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. 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 a 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 medium 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.

Wichita Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Wichita Foundation invests in people and ideas to spark change. Wichita Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Wichita Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SH
Shelly Prichard
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BI
Bill P••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CI
Cindy M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Clark B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan P••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Debbie G•••
CHAIR
DO
Don S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GL
Gloria F••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
HE
Hector C•••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JA
James N••••••
VICE CHAIR
MA
Margaret D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Mike R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Paul A••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Paul L•••••••
TREASURER
RO
Ronn M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SH
Shelly P•••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
ST
Steve C••
CHAIR
SU
Suzie A••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SY
Sylvia O••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TA
Tammy A••••
SECRETARY
TO
Todd R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
WA
Wayne C•••••••
PAST CHAIR
YO
Yolanda C•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$12.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$13.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$9.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wichita Foundation This page 89 $12.4 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Wichita Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wichita Foundation trustworthy?
Wichita Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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