Vess Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 45-3974304 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$614K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$13.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| True the Vote | Rosenberg, TX | Education and training | $310,000 |
| Share the Season | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $50,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted general fund | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Inc | Wichita, KS | Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House | $20,000 |
| Center of Hope Inc | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted general fund | $16,000 |
| Tom's Door | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted general fund | $16,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane Helene relief | $15,000 |
| TOP Early Learning Center | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $12,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $12,000 |
| Childrens First CEO Kansas Inc | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| Helping a Hero | Houston, TX | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| Kansans for Life | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| KanVets United | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| ICT Food Rescue | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $8,000 |
| HumanKind Ministries | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $7,500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $4,000 |
| Bike Walk Wichita | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $2,500 |
| Madd | Olathe, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $614,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $428,250 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3974304
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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