CPS Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
CPS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,786 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $23,160 and the largest $45,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,786
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$23,160
- Largest grant$45,300
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $175,625 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,799 | 13 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $175,625 | 8 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $170,786 | 8 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carmen Buchanan 12910 E Killenwood Drive, Wichita, KS 67230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 271-3616 |
| What to submit | For further information, please visit our website. All grant applications must contain the following: (1) letter of application, (2) description of the organization, including brief history, brief biographies of the principals of the organization and a brief description of previous charitable activities, (3) organization tax status, (4) purpose of grant, with explicit instructions of how and when the funds are to be spent and how the expenditure of these funds will advance the charitable purposes, and (5) four references, with addresses and phone numbers. |
| Restrictions | All grants are subject to use solely for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes as allowed by the charter of the foundation, and are subject to the board's approval. All grantees must account for the funds expended and the results obtained. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What CPS Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | $52,071 |
| Colorado | 1 | $45,300 |
| Texas | 2 | $32,095 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $23,820 |
| New York | 1 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Co | Youth mentoring program | $45,300 |
| Exploration Place | Science eductaion | $25,013 |
| First Tee of Wichita | Youth golf program | $25,000 |
| Alsac (St Judes) | Life saving research | $23,820 |
| Folds of Honor North Texas Chapter | Children's scholarship fund | $22,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Life saving research | $17,500 |
| Aging Minds Foundation | Alzheimers and dementia research | $9,595 |
| The Signatry | Christian ministry support | $2,058 |
Officers and trustees
- Carmen Buchanan
- Scott Terry Jr
- Ryan Terry
Questions people ask
Does CPS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does CPS Foundation Inc give?
$170,786 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $23,160.
Who runs CPS Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carmen Buchanan (President), Scott Terry Jr (Treasurer) and Ryan Terry (Director).
What does CPS Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and health.