Weigand Family Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 81-4577236 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $252,542.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GREGORY L FRANKEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N MARKET ST, WICHITA KS 67202 |
| Phone | 3162626400 |
| GFRANKEN@BEVERDYE.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH FULL PROPOSAL (PLUS ONE COPY) AND SHOULD INCLUDE ESTIMATED COST OF EACH PROJECT PRESENTED BY SAID APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE MADE ONLY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER SEC. 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AS LIMITED BY THOSE PURPOSES FOR WHICH A CHARITABLE TRUST MAY BE CREATED UNDER SEC. 405 OF THE KANSAS UNIFORM TRUST CODE, AS AMENDED. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION MAY MAKE UNSOLICITED GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE ACTIVITIES WILL FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. |
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
33% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Policy Institute | Wichita, KS | General fund | $252,542 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | Wichita, KS | General fund | $14,950 |
| The Seachange Agency | Venice, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,492 | 3 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531579349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4577236
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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