Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$81.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $3.4 million | 49 | $75.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 59 | $81.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Emily A Long 301 N Main St Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202-4806 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 263-8294, emily@beverdye.com |
| What to submit | Application should be submitted with full proposal (plus one copy). |
| Restrictions | Awards must qualify for charitable contributions under sec. 170(c), 2055(a), and/or 2522(a) and are limited to recipients in the wichita, Kansas area and secondarily within the state of Kansas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 58 | $3.8 million |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment Assn | Education programs, per grant agreement | $500,000 |
| Wichita Public Library Foundation | Pledged amount for 2024, per grant agreement | $300,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Center LTD | Pledged amount for 2024, per grant agreement | $250,000 |
| Fundamental Learning Center Inc | Commitment for 2024, per grant agreement | $214,286 |
| Empower Evergreen Inc | Pledged amount for 2024, per grant agreement | $125,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Pledged amount for 2024, per grant agreement | $125,000 |
| First Tee-Greater Wichita | Construction of a youth development facility | $125,000 |
| Kansas Foodbank Warehouse | Food distribution program | $100,000 |
| Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center | Hope in motion campaign | $100,000 |
| Hunter Health Clinic Inc | New community wellness center | $100,000 |
| Starkey Inc | Building three six-bedroom group homes | $100,000 |
| Kansas Health Science University | Biomedical science laboratory | $100,000 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | Renovation for new museum & cuktural center | $100,000 |
| Newton Healthcare Corporation | Expansion of the emergency dept | $100,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Wichita | Keeping our promise campaign | $100,000 |
| League 42 Foundation | Facilities at fidelity bank fields | $87,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County | Expansion of free community outreach and education | $80,000 |
| Ketch | New computers | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross | Purchase of two power red machines and a new blood emergency vehicle | $69,284 |
| Center for Behavioral & Academic Research | Develop two adaptable learning centers | $60,000 |
| Episcopal Social Services Inc | Carpet replacement | $55,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas | After school programs | $50,000 |
| Camp Wood YMCA | Feet up campaign | $50,000 |
| Caldwell Hospital & Health Foundation | Medical technology and innovative diagnostic equipment | $50,000 |
| Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center | Advocacy against assault initiative | $50,000 |
| Olpe Community Improvement | Education, health & wellness campaign | $50,000 |
| Senior Services Inc of Wichita | Meals on wheels program | $50,000 |
| PBS Kansas | Pymt for the production switcher | $46,065 |
| Emberhope Inc | The help fund | $40,000 |
| Wichita Grand Opera Inc | Production of la cenerentola | $35,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Alz cares program | $30,850 |
| Downtown Kiwanis Intl Foundation | Purchase of a tornado shelter | $30,000 |
| Wichita Animal Action League | Assistance with pet food banks, vaccine, and microchipping | $30,000 |
| Assistance League of Wichita | Operation school bell program | $25,000 |
| Central Plains Health Care Partnership | Funding of coordinated medical care for people with low income | $25,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Society | Young people's concerts | $25,000 |
| Project Teacher | Providing school supplies | $25,000 |
| Quivera Council | Assistance with adventure camp and awareness camp | $24,000 |
| Ballet Wichita | Scholarships for low income students, grades 4 and 5 | $20,000 |
| Music Theatre Wichita | Funds to conduct a nationwide talent audition | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Wallace Jones
- James A Johnson
- Sarah W Bracco
- Douglas J Brehm
- Darcee Datteri
Questions people ask
Does Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Wallace Jones (Trustee), James A Johnson (Trustee), Sarah W Bracco (Trustee) and Douglas J Brehm (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.