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Vess Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WICHITA, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $13.4M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2011 to $13.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas and Colorado. According to available records, Vess Family Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $17K. Annual giving has grown from $493K in 2020 to $944K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $300K, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kansas, Texas, Colorado, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Vess Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, TX, CO.
Vess Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 38 grants. The median grant size is $17K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $300K.
Vess Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vess Family Foundation is headquartered in WICHITA, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey N Vess | Executive Director | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Rhonda R Vess | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Michael Vess | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$17K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $8K | 2020 |
| True The VoteEducation and training | Rosenberg, TX | $300K | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis CenterUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $100K | 2022 |
| Turning Point UsaEducation and training | Lemont, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| League 42 FoundationUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $75K | 2022 |
| Americans For AmericaTraining and education | Aurora, CO | $75K | 2022 |
| St Thomas Aquinas ChurchUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $54K | 2022 |
| Kvc Health SystemsConstruction project | Olathe, KS | $40K | 2022 |
| Share The SeasonUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $25K | 2022 |
| Wichita Children'S HomeUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $23K | 2022 |
| Cambodian Children'S FundUnrestricted general fund | Santa Monica, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Center Of Hope IncUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $20K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseUnrestricted general fund | Boone, NC | $20K | 2022 |
| Tom'S DoorUnrestricted general fund | Carbondale, CO | $16K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalUnrestricted general fund | Memphis, TN | $16K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities IncAnthony Family Shelter, Harbor House | Wichita, KS | $14K | 2022 |
| Top Early Learning CenterUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $13K | 2022 |
| Childrens First Ceo Kansas IncUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $12K | 2022 |
| Humankind MinistriesUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $8K | 2022 |
| Ict Food RescueUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Rainbows UnitedUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Kansans For LifeUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| MaddUnrestricted general fund | Olathe, KS | $250 | 2022 |
| The Lord'S DinerUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $10K | 2020 |
| Operation HolidayUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $8K | 2020 |
| Kanvets UnitedUnrestricted general fund | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2020 |