V J Wilkins Foundation
Invitation OnlyArkansas City, Kansas · EIN 20-3225892 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $20,300.
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark City Area Arts Council | Arkansas City, KS | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | 2025 grant | $35,271 |
| Chaplin Nature Center-Audobon Socie | Arkansas City, KS | 2025 grant | $29,500 |
| Music Theatre of Wichita | Wichita, KS | 2025 grant | $20,300 |
| Winfield Public Library | Winfield, KS | 2025 grant | $10,000 |
| Arkansas City Public Library | Arkansas City, KS | 2025 grant | $9,625 |
| South Kansas Symphony | Winfield, KS | 2025 grant | $5,000 |
| Cowley County Farmers Market | Winfield, KS | 2025 grant | $5,000 |
| Legacy Regional Community Foundatio | Winfield, KS | 2025 grant | $5,000 |
| Ark City Chamber of Commerce | Arkansas City, KS | Merchants in motion | $4,500 |
| Rooted Women's Ministry | Arkansas City, KS | Donation-Tasha bucher | $4,000 |
| Marquee Performing Arts Center | Winfield, KS | 2025 grant | $3,288 |
| Sck Health Foundation | Arkansas City, KS | 2025 grant | $3,000 |
| Southwestern College | Winfield, KS | Refund | -$11,117 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($285,692). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $459,059 | 19 |
| 2024 | $205,207 | 13 |
| 2023 | $474,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621049349100442
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3225892
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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