Wichita Foundation

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who served our country.

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 and will reopen Tuesday, May 26.

Have a safe weekend. 🎆

05/21/2026

For more than a decade, the Wichita Foundation has partnered with the Wichita Orpheum Theatre to help preserve one of Wichita’s most iconic community treasures. 🎭

From stewarding donor support to helping sustain long-term restoration efforts, this partnership reflects the power of philanthropy, collaboration and community investment.

Now, as the Orpheum undergoes one of the most significant restorations in its 103-year history, we’re proud to continue supporting the artists, learners and audiences who shape Wichita’s cultural future.

Read more about this partnership and its impact in our Impact Report: bit.ly/YourGivingPowersWichita

05/13/2026

Mickey Armstrong’s impact on Wichita will be felt for generations to come. 💛

A longtime Wichita Foundation fund holder, Mickey supported the causes she cared deeply about, including arts and culture, education and the Catholic community. Her generosity was intentional, thoughtful and rooted in a desire to strengthen Wichita.

Read more about Mickey’s impact in our 2025 Impact Report: bit.ly/YourGivingPowersWichita

05/12/2026

Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to celebrate our own Joselyne Loganbill, who was recognized as a Wichita Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree! 🎉

We were proud to be there cheering her on and celebrating this well-deserved recognition alongside so many inspiring leaders from across Wichita.

Joselyne’s creativity, leadership and passion for our community make a lasting impact every day at the Wichita Foundation, and we are so grateful to have her on our team.

Congratulations, Joselyne! 💛

05/12/2026

We were proud to celebrate the official completion of EP2 alongside our community and honored to support a project that will create connection, exploration and unforgettable experiences for Wichita for generations to come.

Congratulations to the entire team at Exploration Place on this incredible milestone. 💛

05/07/2026

To celebrate two years of local arts storytelling, The SHOUT has opened two new exhibitions at CityArts highlighting the artists, writers, photographers and critics featured through its coverage over the past two years. ✨

What started as a vision to spotlight Wichita’s arts scene has grown into a platform supporting local journalists, creatives and community storytelling. Through Press Forward Wichita, we are proud to support The SHOUT.

By donating to Fund 316, you can fund investments like this. 💛

Donate today: https://bit.ly/WFSP2026

05/02/2026

After experiencing deep loss, Pam Swedlund found a way to honor her loved ones while giving back to the community that shaped her. Through consistent, monthly giving at the Wichita Foundation, she’s showing how simple acts of generosity can grow into lasting impact over time.

Her story is a reminder that giving isn’t about how much, it’s about showing up for your community again and again.

Read more stories like Pam’s in our 2025 Impact Report 👇
bit.ly/YourGivingPowersWichita

05/01/2026

Exciting things ahead for Wichita’s future in health care 💛

Today, Wichita Foundation staff toured the new Wichita Biomedical Campus, a transformational space bringing together Wichita State University , WSU Tech and The University of Kansas to train the next generation of health professionals.

Collaboration like this continues to spark opportunity and strengthen our community. A huge thank you to Hutton for guiding us through this exciting space.

05/01/2026

We love this conversation featuring our Presdient & CEO, Shelly Prichard, on the Give Better, Get Better podcast 🎙️

She shares reflections on 40 years of the Wichita Foundation and the power of community-driven philanthropy right here in Wichita. 💛

Listen to the full interview here ⬇️

You will love this interview with Shelly Prichard, president and CEO of the Wichita Foundation! Shelly and her team are gearing up for a very creative strategy to celebrate the Wichita Foundation’s 40th anniversary designed to lift up the people who are making a difference in the community. Enjoy ...

04/30/2026

Knight Foundation's Knight Cities Challenge applications close TONIGHT, April 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

This opportunity is for projects both big and small, with funding up to $200,000 per project that can be completed in a year, that align with one or more of Knight’s focus areas:

-Strengthening local news and information

-Expanding economic opportunity

-Cultivating connections through arts and culture

Don’t wonder if yours might have gotten funded!

Apply here: KF.org/KCC