Vess Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vess Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $614,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $310,000. 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$614,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $428,250 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $428,250 | 18 | $13.7 million |
| 2024 | $614,500 | 23 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Vess Family 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 Vess Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $320,000 |
| Kansas | 16 | $215,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $16,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| True the Vote | Education and training | $310,000 |
| Share the Season | Unrestricted general fund | $50,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | Unrestricted general fund | $30,000 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Unrestricted general fund | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Inc | Anthony Family Shelter, Harbor House | $20,000 |
| Center of Hope Inc | Unrestricted general fund | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted general fund | $16,000 |
| Tom's Door | Unrestricted general fund | $16,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | Unrestricted general fund | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane Helene relief | $15,000 |
| TOP Early Learning Center | Unrestricted general fund | $12,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted general fund | $12,000 |
| Childrens First CEO Kansas Inc | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| Helping a Hero | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| Kansans for Life | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| KanVets United | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| ICT Food Rescue | Unrestricted general fund | $8,000 |
| HumanKind Ministries | Unrestricted general fund | $7,500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Unrestricted general fund | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Unrestricted general fund | $4,000 |
| Bike Walk Wichita | Unrestricted general fund | $2,500 |
| Madd | Unrestricted general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhonda R Vess
- J Michael Vess
- Lacey N Vess
Questions people ask
Does Vess Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vess Family Foundation give?
$614,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Vess Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rhonda R Vess (President), J Michael Vess (Treasurer) and Lacey N Vess (Executive Director).
What does Vess Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.