James W Garvey Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 48-6283076 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$819K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
37% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent School | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for educational organization | $750,000 |
| Kansas Policy Institute | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $15,480 |
| The Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | Operating fund for other public charity | $8,000 |
| We Treat Kids Right | Birmingham, AL | Operating fund for welfare organization | $6,000 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for educational organization | $5,000 |
| Kpts Public Television | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $4,168 |
| Music Theatre of Wichita | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $2,500 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | Operating fund for educational organization | $1,500 |
| Students for Liberty | Mclean, VA | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,500 |
| Wichita Symphony | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,500 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | Operating fund for religious organization | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,000 |
| Cedars Camps | Ballwin, MO | Operating fund for educational organization | $1,000 |
| Humankind Ministries | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $1,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies George Mason University | Arlington, VA | Operating fund for educational organization | $1,000 |
| Mental Health America of South Central Kansas | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for medical organization | $1,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre Ltd | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $1,000 |
| Prairie View Inc | Newton, KS | Operating fund for medical organization | $1,000 |
| The Principia | St Louis, MO | Operating fund for educational organization | $1,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $1,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $1,000 |
| Wichita Friends School | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for educational organization | $1,000 |
| Young Voices | Washington, DC | Operating fund for educational organization | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Operating fund for welfare organization | $500 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation | Arlington, VA | Operating fund for other public charity | $500 |
| Atlas Network | Arlington, VA | Operating fund for other public charity | $500 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | Operating fund for other public charity | $500 |
| Botanica | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita - the Lords Diner | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $500 |
| Edchoice | Indianapolis, IN | Operating fund for educational organization | $500 |
| Empowered | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for other public charity | $500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Kansas Inc | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for community funds | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for welfare organization | $500 |
| Heartspring | Wichita, KS | Operating fund for medical organization | $500 |
| Wichita Swim Club | Wichita, KS | Building fund for other public charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $818,648 | 37 |
| 2024 | $111,500 | 38 |
| 2023 | $122,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6283076
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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