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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.
June 20, 2025 |
When a key property next to the Nomar Theater hit the market in 2022, Empower — a local nonprofit focused on educational, workforce and small business development for Wichita’s Hispanic community — saw an opportunity to advance their vision for Wichita’s North End. To act…
Read MoreJune 20, 2025 | Stories
For more than 70 years, AbilityPoint has championed people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Wichita. Their influence extends far beyond their own programs, shaping much of the nonprofit landscape that supports the IDD community today.
AbilityPoint has…
Read MoreJune 20, 2025 | Stories
Our hearts remain with the 67 lives lost – passengers, crew, and service members – by the tragic midair collision of Flight 5342 on January 29. In the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, donors from Wichita and across the country came together to honor those lost and uplift those…
Read MoreMarch 12, 2025 | Stories
At the Wichita Foundation, we believe that a strong, inclusive news ecosystem is essential to a thriving community. That’s why we renewed our partnership with Tiny News Collective (TNC) to amplify our investment in three Wichita news organizations: Planeta Venus, TMBP Media, and
March 12, 2025 | Stories
At the Wichita Foundation, we believe everyone should have access to the tools and information they need. That’s why we’re committed to making our digital spaces as accessible and welcoming as possible, whether it’s our website, documents, giving portals, or social…
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.
