Les and Sissy Donovan Foundation
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 81-4996741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$57K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$959K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | Wichita, KS | Support for families in need | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita | Wichita, KS | General fund | $5,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic Inc | Wichita, KS | Health care for the needy | $5,000 |
| Holy Savior Catholic Church | Wichita, KS | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Wichita, KS | Providing hunger-relief | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Wichita, KS | Feed the hungry | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County | Plano, TX | Victims of child abuse | $5,000 |
| Westside Good Neighbor Center | Wichita, KS | Feed the hungry | $4,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Memphis, TN | Defeating childhood cancer | $3,000 |
| Starkey | Wichita, KS | Helping people with disabilities | $3,000 |
| Bishop Carroll Catholic High School | Wichita, KS | Development fund | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Harbor House | Wichita, KS | Victims of domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Club Parkinson's | Wichita, KS | Support for people with parkinson's disease | $2,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Wichita, KS | Care for children in need | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Helping homeless veterans | $1,000 |
| Christian Association of Youth Mentoring | Wichita, KS | Youth mentoring | $1,000 |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | General fund | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Dental care for children | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632369349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4996741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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