November 03, 2026 | News
As we approach the end of the year, generosity is top of mind for many of us. Whether you're supporting a favorite nonprofit, investing in Wichita or planning future contributions, there are several ways to make the most of your charitable giving before year's end.
In the spirit of giving, we're highlighting four tools that can help you maximize your charitable impact through the Wichita Foundation (WF).
By contributing to WF's community funds, you can invest in the needs and opportunities shaping our city.
Fund 316 strengthens WF's ability to respond to community needs, bring partners together and advance initiatives that improve Wichita. Fund for Wichita, our permanent endowment, builds resources to support Wichita for generations to come.
Together, these funds offer ways to support both the immediate and long-term needs of our community.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) allows you to make a charitable contribution now and recommend grants to nonprofits over time.
With a DAF at WF, you can contribute eligible assets, potentially receive a charitable tax deduction in the year of your gift and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits when you're ready. WF handles the administrative details, while our online Fund Portal makes it easy to submit and track grant recommendations.
It's a convenient option for individuals and families looking to simplify their charitable giving.
Charitable giving doesn't have to come directly from your bank account. Donating appreciated stock is another way to support the organizations and causes that matter to you.
By giving eligible appreciated stock directly to WF, you may be able to avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciation while qualifying for a charitable tax deduction. This can be a tax-efficient alternative to selling the stock and donating the proceeds.
Before making a gift, consult your financial or tax advisor to determine whether donating stock makes sense for your circumstances.
For individuals age 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows eligible gifts to be made directly from an IRA to a qualified charitable organization. These distributions may offer tax advantages and can count toward required minimum distributions, when applicable.
While QCDs cannot be directed to donor-advised funds, they can support several fund types at WF, including Fund 316, Fund for Wichita, designated funds and field of interest funds focused on Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Education, or Health & Human Services.
This provides another opportunity to use retirement assets for charitable giving while potentially reducing taxable income.
Learn More About Planned Giving
Interested in exploring your giving options? Contact meghan@wichitafoundation.org or call 316.264.4880 to learn more.
