December 05, 2025 | Insights
As we approach the end of the year, 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 2025. View our printable PDF guide for year-end giving.
Fundholder grant requests
Submit your grant request via our Donor Portal or email meghan@wichitafoundation.org by December 19.
Stock gifts
Be sure to submit gifts of appreciated stock to the WF Gift Account by December 22.
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.
Keep an eye on the calendar
Invest in Wichita
Give to Fund 316 and strengthen Wichita Foundation’s ability to responding 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 make these assets work for you and causes you support. 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.
Contact meghan@wichitafoundation.org or call us at 316.264.4880. Please note that our office will be closed on December 24 and 25.
