Garvey Kansas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garvey Kansas Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $293,205 in 196 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $26,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$293,205
- Number of grants196
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$26,250
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $296,445 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $296,445 | 191 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $293,205 | 196 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Garvey Kansas 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 Garvey Kansas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 73 | $84,375 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | $76,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $27,150 |
| Missouri | 2 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 22 | $18,700 |
| Maryland | 6 | $15,950 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 10 | $9,550 |
| California | 10 | $8,225 |
| Texas | 8 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of World Politics | General operations | $26,250 |
| John Jay Institute | General operations | $25,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Aei-American Enterprise Institute for Public Research | Education: programming | $10,000 |
| Archbridge Institute | Education: programming | $10,000 |
| Ike Eisenhower Foundation | Education: programming | $10,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute FM Kirby Campus | Education: programming | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General operations | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wichita Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lord's Diner the | Welfare: assistance | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Religious: programming | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Quivira Counc | Education: youth programming | $5,050 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Botanical Gardens the Wichita | Arts: programming | $5,000 |
| Center for A Secure Free Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Center for Security Policy | Education: programming | $5,000 |
| Haysville Schools Att Nadine Forman | Education | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Education: programming | $5,000 |
| State Policy Network Tracie Sharp President | Education: programming | $5,000 |
| Students for Liberty | Education: programming | $5,000 |
| Unleash Prosperity | General operations | $5,000 |
| Walkaway Foundation | Education: programming | $5,000 |
| The Berkeley Institute | General operations | $4,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Education: programming | $3,000 |
| American Friends of the Iea | Education: programming | $3,000 |
| Citizens for Self-Governance | Education | $2,500 |
| Higher Ground | Community: programming | $2,500 |
| Claremont Institute | Education: programming | $2,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Free to Choose Network | Education: programming | $2,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | General operations | $2,000 |
| Innocence Project | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jcsocpaaa | Education: beekeeping program | $2,000 |
| National Assn of Blind Veterans | Welfare: assistance | $2,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Education: programming | $2,000 |
| Timothy P Shaughnessy Foundation | Education: programming | $2,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Orchestra | Arts: programming | $2,000 |
| Cato Center for Global Prosperity | General operations | $1,600 |
| Wichita Childrens Home | Community: programming | $1,500 |
| Wichita Grand Opera | Arts: programming | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- John K Garvey
Questions people ask
Does Garvey Kansas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garvey Kansas Foundation give?
$293,205 in tax year 2024, across 196 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Garvey Kansas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John K Garvey (President).
What does Garvey Kansas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.