Important Dates to Remember for Year-End Giving

As we approach the busy holiday season, many of our generous partners wish to make gifts and grants before the year ends. Mark your calendars with these critical deadlines to complete all your gifts and grants intended for 2026. View our printable PDF guide for year-end giving.   

2026 DATES TO REMEMBER   

Fundholder Grant Requests  
Submit your grant request via our Donor Portal or email meghan@wichitafoundation.org by December 18.  

Stock Gifts   
Be sure to submit gifts of appreciated stock to the Wichita Foundation Gift Account by December 21.  

Wire Transfers of Cash  
Send in your wire transfers of cash in time for us to receive them by December 26.  

Contribution Checks   
Make sure contribution checks via mail are postmarked on or before December 31.  

Questions about Your Fund?  
Email meghan@wichitafoundation.org or call 316.264.4880.  

TIPS FOR YEAR-END GIVING  

Invest in Wichita  
Give to Fund 316 and strengthen Wichita Foundation’s ability to respond to community needs and keep improving the city we call home.   

Contribute from Your IRA *  
Receiving taxable income from retirement plan assets or life insurance? There are a number of tax advantages to making these assets work for you and the causes you support.  

You can use your Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD) to support any of the following fund types at the Wichita Foundation:  

• Fund 316  

• Fund for Wichita  

• Designated  

• Fund Field of Interest Funds  
  (Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Education, or Health & Human Services) 

*Note that IRAs cannot be distributed to a donor advised fund.   

Give Now, Decide later  
Claim a deduction on contributions to a fund now and distribute the money later.  

Talk to Your Advisor  
Understand the impact on your taxes and estate by consulting with your advisor.   

READY TO MAKE A GIFT?  

Contact meghan@wichitafoundation.org or call us at 316.264.4880. Please note that our office will be closed on December 24 and 25.