Annie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Annie Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,393 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,393
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,040 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,323 | 25 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $27,040 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $49,393 | 22 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Annie Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Annie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 21 | $47,393 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Independent School Inc | School operations | $25,000 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | Museum operations | $5,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Sponsor visiting guest artist | $5,000 |
| PBS Kansas | Public television programming | $4,000 |
| Radio Kansas | Public radio | $3,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Assoc | Cs nursing operations | $2,000 |
| Bonatica the Wichita Gardens | Public garden operations | $900 |
| Wichita Rotary Charitable Fund Inc | Community grants | $650 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | Symphony general operations | $550 |
| Juniper Arts Academy | Art programming | $500 |
| Second Church of Christ Scientist | Church operations | $500 |
| Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical | History museum operations | $500 |
| Kmuw | Public radio programming | $420 |
| Carter's Kids 733 Foundation | Scouting activities | $300 |
| The Forum Theatre Company Inc | Theatre operations | $250 |
| Tallgrass Film Association | Film festival operations | $194 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund | $150 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Art museum operations | $129 |
| The Pioneer Bluffs Foundation | Flint hills heritage preservation | $100 |
| Arise Inc | Spiritual music ensemble | $100 |
| ACLU Foundation of Kansas | Preservation of civil liberties | $100 |
| Harvester Arts | Art programming | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann E Garvey
Questions people ask
Does Annie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Annie Foundation give?
$49,393 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Annie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann E Garvey (Trustee).
What does Annie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.