1440 Ventures Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 87-3894190 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SONDRA M LANGEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 9131 EAST AUTUMN CHASE STREET, WICHITA KS 672064021 |
| Phone | 3166342266 |
| SLANGEL@COX.NET | |
| Form and materials | MAIL APPLICATIONS TO SONDRA LANGEL, IN CARE OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND INCLUDE GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE AT THIS TIME |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | Charitable support | $250,000 |
| Orpheum Theatre | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $250,000 |
| United Way of the Plains Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Historic and Genealogical Society Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $6,600 |
| Kansas Humane Society of Wichita Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Botanica Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Central Plains Health Care Partnership Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Humankind Ministries Wichita Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Kansas Foodbank Warehouse Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Mccormick School Museum Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Senior Services Inc of Wichita | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Stepstone | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Usd 290 Derby Parents As Teachers | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Storytime Village Inc | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Wichita | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $500 |
| Wsu Foundation | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $500 |
| Harvester Arts | Wichita, KS | Charitable support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $532,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | $830,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $857,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106498
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3894190
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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