Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts Inc
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 48-6106125 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NAFTZGER AUDITIONS |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 W DOUGLAS SUITE 207, WICHITA KS 67202 |
| Phone | 3162675259 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | MARCH OF EACH YEAR AND MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA RECORDING |
| Restrictions | FOR YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITIONS - PIANO, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Public Library Fountion | Wichita, KS | Pledge for building general financial support | $100,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Wichita, KS | 2025 naftzger regional creatice series | $25,000 |
| Tanganyika Wildlife Foundation | Goddard, KS | Giraffe sculpture | $25,000 |
| The Orpheum Theatre | Wichita, KS | General financial support pledge | $25,000 |
| Friends Uniiversity | Wichita, KS | Lee southwell II scholarship fd | $10,000 |
| Newman Uniiversity | Wichita, KS | Lee southwell II scholarship fd | $10,000 |
| Wichita State Uniiversity | Wichita, KS | Lee southwell II scholarship fd | $10,000 |
| Wichita Mark Arts | Wichita, KS | 2026 verses student battle | $9,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($13,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $222,780 | 14 |
| 2023 | $142,850 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102139
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6106125
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.