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Learn about our efforts to solve local needs by collaborating with fund holders, nonprofits and partners. Together, we’re naming the change we want to see for Wichita.
Read the latest updates, giving stories and community impact from the Wichita Foundation.
Discover the latest funding announcements, initiatives and snapshots of community members changing lives in Wichita.
December 01, 2021 | Stories
National Philanthropy Day shines a light on our community’s most generous companies, foundations, donors and volunteers every year. On November 15, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Wichita Chapter recognized this year’s award honorees in eight categories.
One of the…
Read MoreDecember 01, 2021 | Stories
The third week of November presented a generous surprise to kick-start local initiatives.
Known as Community Foundation Week, November 12-18 recognizes the critical work of community foundations across the country, and coincides annually with National Philanthropy Day on…
December 01, 2021 |
A report by the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) determined the Hispanic population in Kansas is expected to grow by 287 percent in the next 40 years. Given this statistic, Empower has teamed up with WF and KHF to deeply engage with our North End residents, who are primarily…
Read MoreDecember 01, 2021 | News
Wichita Foundation is constantly adapting to the needs of our growing donor base and emerging challenges in our backyard. Following the addition of new Board members announced earlier this year, WF continues to evolve our internal capacity to achieve our mission.
Growth in…
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2021 | News
Wichita, Kan. – In its third and final year of grantmaking, the Evergy Community Investment Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WF) is granting $380,365 to 13 Wichita nonprofits serving zip codes 67208, 67214 and/or 67219. The funded projects will support community and…
Read MoreLearn about our efforts to solve local needs by collaborating with fund holders, nonprofits and partners. Together, we’re naming the change we want to see for Wichita.
