Vess Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-3974304

Foundation Overview

Based in Wichita, KS, Vess Family Foundation has awarded 197 grants totaling $5,701,940 to organizations in Colorado, Kansas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $310,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,701,940
Total Assets
$13,656,834
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$12,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%

2 of 23 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Kansas

69% of grants are awarded in Kansas, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Wichita (86%), Olathe (10%), El Dorado (1%).

Funding Trajectory
+58%

Strong 58% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vess Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Bike Walk Wichita $2,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Cambodian Children's Fund $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Catholic Charities Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House 2024
Center Of Hope Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Guadalupe Clinic $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Helping A Hero $10,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Humankind Ministries $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Ict Food Rescue $8,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Kansans For Life $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Kanvets United $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Madd $1,000 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Samaritan's Purse $15,000 Boone, NC, US Hurricane Helene Relief 2024
Share The Season $50,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Shriners Hospitals For Children $4,000 Topeka, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
St Thomas Aquinas Church $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
The Lord's Diner $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Top Early Learning Center $12,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
True The Vote $310,000 Rosenberg, TX, US Education And Training 2024
Tunnel To Towers $12,000 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Wichita Children's Home $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2024
Cambodian Children's Fund $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Catholic Charities Inc $19,500 Wichita, KS, US Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House 2023
Center For Combating Human Trafficking $40,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Center Of Hope Inc $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Guadalupe Clinic $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Humankind Ministries $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Kansans For Life $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Madd $750 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Make-a-wish Kansas $6,000 Ballwin, MO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
St Thomas Aquinas Church $3,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
The Lord's Diner $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
True The Vote $100,000 Rosenberg, TX, US Education And Training 2023
Tunnel To Towers $9,000 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Turning Point Usa $100,000 Lemont, IL, US Education And Training 2023
Wichita Children's Home $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2023
Americans For America $75,000 Aurora, CO, US Training And Education 2022
Cambodian Children's Fund $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Catholic Charities Inc $14,000 Wichita, KS, US Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House 2022
Center Of Hope Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $12,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Humankind Ministries $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Ict Food Rescue $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Kansans For Life $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Kvc Health Systems $40,000 Olathe, KS, US Construction Project 2022
League 42 Foundation $75,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Madd $250 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Rainbows United $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse $20,000 Boone, NC, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
St Thomas Aquinas Church $53,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Top Early Learning Center $12,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
True The Vote $300,000 Rosenberg, TX, US Education And Training 2022
Turning Point Usa $100,000 Lemont, IL, US Education And Training 2022
Wichita Children's Home $22,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Wichita Family Crisis Center $100,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Americans For America $75,000 Aurora, CO, US Training And Education 2022
Cambodian Children's Fund $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Catholic Charities Inc $14,000 Wichita, KS, US Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House 2022
Center Of Hope Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $12,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Humankind Ministries $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Ict Food Rescue $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Kansans For Life $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Kvc Health Systems $40,000 Olathe, KS, US Construction Project 2022
League 42 Foundation $75,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Madd $250 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Rainbows United $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse $20,000 Boone, NC, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
St Thomas Aquinas Church $53,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Top Early Learning Center $12,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
True The Vote $300,000 Rosenberg, TX, US Education And Training 2022
Turning Point Usa $100,000 Lemont, IL, US Education And Training 2022
Wichita Children's Home $22,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Wichita Family Crisis Center $100,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Americans For America $75,000 Aurora, CO, US Training And Education 2022
Cambodian Children's Fund $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Catholic Charities Inc $14,000 Wichita, KS, US Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House 2022
Center Of Hope Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $12,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Humankind Ministries $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Ict Food Rescue $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Kansans For Life $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Kvc Health Systems $40,000 Olathe, KS, US Construction Project 2022
League 42 Foundation $75,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Madd $250 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Rainbows United $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse $20,000 Boone, NC, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
St Thomas Aquinas Church $53,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Top Early Learning Center $12,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
True The Vote $300,000 Rosenberg, TX, US Education And Training 2022
Turning Point Usa $100,000 Lemont, IL, US Education And Training 2022
Wichita Children's Home $22,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Wichita Family Crisis Center $100,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2022
Americans For America $63,000 Aurora, CO, US Training And Education 2021
Catholic Charities Inc $26,000 Wichita, KS, US Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House 2021
Center Of Hope Inc $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Helping A Hero $5,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Humankind Ministries $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Madd $1,000 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Make-a-wish Kansas $3,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
St Thomas Aquinas Church $100,000 Wichita, KS, US Church Construction Project 2021
St Vincent's Church $10,000 Carbondale, CO, US Parish Hall Construction Costs 2021
The Lord's Diner $8,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Third Option Foundation $5,000 Reston, VA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Top Early Learning Center $12,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Wichita Children's Home $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2021
Americans For America $80,000 Aurora, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Catholic Charities Inc $34,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Center Of Hope Inc $22,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Kanvets United $2,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Kvc Health Systems $200,000 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Madd $1,000 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Operation Holiday $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Salvation Army $7,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
St Thomas Aquinas Church $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
The Lord's Diner $10,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Tom's Door $18,500 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Top Early Learning Center $12,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Wichita Children's Home $35,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2020
Anthony Family Shelter $9,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Cambodian Children's Fund $15,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Center Of Hope Inc $15,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Madd $500 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Operation Holiday $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Salvation Army $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $8,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
St Paul's Newman Center $4,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
The Lord's Diner $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Tom's Door $12,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Wichita Children's Home $22,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Childrens First Ceo Kansas Inc $4,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Kidzcope $4,000 Wichtia, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Make-a-wish Kansas $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Rainbows United Inc $15,000 El Dorado, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Samaritan's Purse $10,000 Boone, NC, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
Wichita State University Foundation $73,350 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2018
American Heart Association $2,250 Des Moines, IA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Anthony Family Shelter $12,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Cambodian Children's Fund $15,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Center Of Hope Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Children's Tumor Foundation $10,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Madd $1,000 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Operation Holiday $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Salvation Army $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
St Paul's Newman Center $3,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
St Thomas Aquinas Church $27,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
The Lord's Diner $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Wichita Children's Home $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Wichita State University Foundation $74,704 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
American Red Cross $10,000 Boone, IA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Make-a-wish Kansas $2,500 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Rainbows United Inc $12,500 El Dorado, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
Third Option Foundation $20,000 Reston, VA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2017
American Heart Association $3,000 Des Moines, IA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Americans For America $7,500 Centennial, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Anthony Family Shelter $12,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Cambodian Children's Fund $15,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Center Of Hope Inc $20,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Children's Tumor Foundation $20,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Kansas Honor Flight $1,500 Hutchinson, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Madd $1,000 Olathe, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Operation Holiday $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Salvation Army $5,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Share The Season $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
St Paul's Newman Center $9,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
St Thomas Aquinas Church $25,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Tom's Door $16,000 Carbondale, CO, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
The Lord's Diner $150,000 Wichita, KS, US Kitchen Expansion Project 2016
Wichita Children's Home $30,000 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016
Wichita State University Foundation $29,136 Wichita, KS, US Unrestricted General Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Vess Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 45-3974304
Website N/A
Address 1700 N WATERFRONT PKWY BLDG 500 Wichita, KS 67206-6619

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vess Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Rhonda R Vess
Treasurer J Michael Vess
Executive Director Lacey N Vess

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.