DeVore Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
DeVore Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2023 it gave $486,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $19,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$486,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$19,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2023 was down from $488,274 the year before.
32% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $488,274 | 30 | $10.1 million |
| 2023 | $486,000 | 24 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard S DeVore 9020 E 35th St N Suite A, Wichita, KS 67226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 267-3211 |
| What to submit | There is no formal application procedure. Requests may be made by letter and should include some or all of the following information which is pertinent to your organization and which will help us to understand your request better: a description of the structure, purpose, history, and program of the organization; a summary of the need for support . . . (contd on General Explanation Attachment 1) |
| Restrictions | See Form & Content explanation |
What DeVore Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 24 | $486,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Music Theatre Wichita | Unresticted | $35,000 |
| Hunter Health Clinic | Unresticted | $30,000 |
| Kansas Health Science Center | Unresticted | $30,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Unresticted | $30,000 |
| Starkey Inc | Unresticted | $25,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum | Unresticted | $25,000 |
| Botanica - The Wichita Gardens | Unresticted | $25,000 |
| The Orpheum Theatre | Unresticted | $25,000 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | Unresticted | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Unresticted | $20,000 |
| Historic Wichita Cowtown Inc | Unresticted | $20,000 |
| Rainbows United | Unresticted | $18,000 |
| Greater Wichita YMCA | Unresticted | $15,000 |
| City of Wichita | Unresticted | $13,000 |
| Individual | Unresticted | $10,000 |
| Wichita Public Library | Unresticted | $10,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Friends University | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Fundamental Learning Center Inc | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Senior Services of Wichita | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | Unresticted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard DeVore
- Alta M Cooley-DeVore
Questions people ask
Does DeVore Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does DeVore Foundation Inc give?
$486,000 in tax year 2023, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $19,000.
Who runs DeVore Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Richard DeVore (Pres Sec) and Alta M Cooley-DeVore (V Pres Treas).
What does DeVore Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.