1440 Ventures Foundation Inc
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Kansas.
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc gave $532K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $532,100
- -35.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,605
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,235,895
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Mail an application with general information and the program purpose to Sondra Langel, in care of the advisory committees. Awards are limited to organizations qualifying as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- None at this time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None at this time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Sondra M Langel
Mailing address: 9131 East Autumn Chase Street, Wichita, KS 67206-4021
Phone: (316) 634-2266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ku Endowment ($250K). Together the top 10 received $524K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 40 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Kansas. The listed recipients include organizations in Wichita and Lawrence.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 676% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2024) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $532K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment Lawrence, KS | Charitable Support | $250,000 |
| Orpheum Theatre Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $250,000 |
| United Way of the Plains Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Historic and Genealogical Society Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $6,600 |
| Kansas Humane Society of Wichita Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Botanica Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Central Plains Health Care Partnership Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Humankind Ministries Wichita Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Kansas Foodbank Warehouse Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Kansas Public Telecommunications Service Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,235,895 | $91,113 | $553,781 | $532,100 | 20 | $532,100 | $76,895 | $78,759 |
| 2023 | $1,698,563 | $528,564 | $873,173 | $830,000 | 18 | $830,000 | $28,910 | $88,804 |
| 2022 | $1,894,054 | $1,548,208 | $1,017,964 | $1,000,000 | 2 | $1,000,000 | $1,530,542 | $95,819 |
| 2021 | $1,363,810 | $3,251,237 | — | — | — | — | $259,150 | $12,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education and literacy, health care, homelessness and poverty, food assistance, public media, arts and culture, historic preservation, and community services.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. For example, Storytime Village says it supports early childhood development, family engagement around reading, and access to books. Humankind Ministries says it provides outreach, shelter, affordable housing, supportive services, and basic needs to people experiencing homelessness or poverty in Sedgwick County. Botanica describes its work as providing a garden experience that promotes horticulture, education, art, and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $532,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants were $250,000 each to KU Endowment and Orpheum Theatre, both for charitable support. Other notable grants included $10,000 to United Way of the Plains and $6,600 to Midwest Historic and Genealogical Society.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to mail an application to Sondra Langel, in care of the advisory committees, including general information and the program purpose. The filing states that awards are restricted to organizations qualifying as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sondra Langel as president, Everett Langel as secretary, and Julia Langel as treasurer.
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc is led by Sondra Langel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sondra Langel
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Everett Langel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Langel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc
How much does 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc give each year?
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc gave $532K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $830K across 18 grants.
What is 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $26,605, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc give grants?
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (19 grants).
Does 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (20 grants).
Who are 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ku Endowment ($250,000), Orpheum Theatre ($250,000) and United Way of the Plains Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc?
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $532K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education and literacy, health care, homelessness and poverty, food assistance, public media, arts and culture, historic preservation, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc?
Mail an application with general information and the program purpose to Sondra Langel, in care of the advisory committees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's EIN?
1440 Ventures Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3894190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 1440 Ventures Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/1440-ventures-foundation-inc-morg_d22ed8c57e914c87bf9fa23fff87d6a6
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