Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 26-3567917 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$364K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Art Museum | Wichita, KS | General | $30,000 |
| Wichita Salvation Army | Wichita, KS | General | $30,000 |
| Botanica Wichita | Wichita, KS | General | $30,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Wichita, KS | General | $25,000 |
| Music Theater of Ict | Wichita, KS | General | $25,000 |
| Exploration Place | Wichita, KS | General | $25,000 |
| Pando Initiative | Wichita, KS | General | $20,000 |
| Graceland University | Lamoni, IA | General | $20,000 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | Wichita, KS | General | $20,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Wichita, KS | General | $20,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $20,000 |
| Wichita Symphony | Wichita, KS | General | $15,000 |
| Ulrich Museum | Wichita, KS | General | $15,000 |
| Mark Arts | Wichita, KS | General | $10,272 |
| Outreach International | Independence, MO | General | $10,000 |
| United Way | Wichita, KS | General | $10,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Wichita, KS | General | $10,000 |
| Fundamental Learning Center | Wichita, KS | General | $10,000 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church | Wichita, KS | General | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Tulsa, OK | General | $5,000 |
| Trinity Academy | Wichita, KS | General | $3,000 |
| Wichita Historical Museum | Wichita, KS | General | $2,000 |
| Kpts | Wichita, KS | General | $2,000 |
| Wichita Public Library | Wichita, KS | General | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | General | $933 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,205 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 11, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202420719349100757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3567917
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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