Delta Dental of Kansas Inc
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc is a public charity based in Wichita, Kansas. It provides dental benefits and describes its charitable giving priorities as direct care/access, education/prevention, and workforce training.
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Kansas Inc gave $1.0M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Kansas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,039,064
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,484
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $116,239,879
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (8 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental of Kansas Inc
- How to Apply
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Delta Dental of Kansas currently does not hold open grant cycles. Its website says questions about charitable giving can be submitted to its team. Smile Kit applications are a separate program: eligible organizations may apply once per calendar year for kits for Kansas-based oral-health education or outreach projects benefiting Kansans. Applicants must have a physical presence in Kansas and submit requests at least four weeks before the kits are needed. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, public or government entities, qualifying tribal organizations, and churches. Requests are subject to availability and the organization’s discretion.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1619 N Waterfront Parkway, Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 264-1099
Website: https://deltadentalks.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Delta Dental of Kansas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of the Plains ($385K). Together the top 10 received $919K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 143 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Kansas and describes its community work as serving Kansas communities. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients listed in Kansas, 5% to Missouri, and 2% to New York. Smile Kits are limited to eligible Kansas-based organizations and projects benefiting people living in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Kansas Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 27 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $984K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Plains Wichita, KS | Charitable Giving | $385,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, KS | Charitable Giving | $375,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Charitable Giving | $35,000 |
| Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc Wichita, KS | Charitable Giving | $34,250 |
| Botanica The Wichita Gardens Wichita, KS | Charitable Giving | $20,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Wichita, KS | Charitable Giving | $19,261 |
| Kansas Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation Topeka, KS | Charitable Giving | $15,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International New York, NY | Charitable Giving | $15,000 |
| Oral Health Kansas Topeka, KS | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Mark Arts Wichita, KS | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,239,879 | $344,034,317 | $343,351,733 | $1,039,064 | 27 | $3,136,443 |
| 2023 | $106,226,263 | $326,103,037 | $323,345,570 | $983,911 | 29 | $2,028,196 |
| 2022 | $98,070,333 | $315,297,346 | $311,545,575 | $1,203,686 | 29 | $997,737 |
| 2021 | $101,442,259 | $302,750,224 | $296,276,644 | $1,188,627 | 34 | $3,931,216 |
| 2020 | $94,720,952 | $275,597,697 | $276,983,918 | $1,358,403 | 24 | $2,266,112 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to make possible and facilitate wider and more timely availability of dental care, advancing public health and the science and art of dentistry in Kansas by offering affordable benefits and exceptional service to Kansans and Kansas employers. Its website identifies direct care/access, education/prevention, and workforce training as its current funding focus areas.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. United Way of the Plains says its mission is to improve lives and advance the common good in south central Kansas. United Way of Greater Kansas City says it assembles resources to provide a far-reaching network of support for people in need. Oral Health Kansas describes its work as statewide advocacy, public awareness, and education related to oral health, including improving access to dental care for underserved Kansans. Other grantees included organizations whose stated missions concern wildlife conservation, arts and lifelong learning, and childhood cancer research.
Grantmaking
The listed grants were designated for charitable giving.
The largest awards were $385,000 to United Way of the Plains and $375,000 to United Way of Greater Kansas City. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Children’s Mercy Hospital, $34,250 to Sedgwick County Zoological Society, $20,000 to Botanica The Wichita Gardens, and $15,000 each to Kansas Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Oral Health Kansas received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Yager as chairperson and Lucynda Raben as vice chairperson. Directors listed were Shawn Naccarato, Patrick Moriarty, Ruth Teichman, Angela McClure, Nancy Zogleman, Kimberly Borchers, Nick Troilo, and Melinda Miner.
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc is led by Dean Newton, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean Newton
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
47.3 hrs/week
$360K (2020) → $765K (2024)
Gary Yager
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Angela McClure
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Kimberly Borchers
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Nancy Zogleman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Nick Troilo
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Patrick Moriarty
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Ruth Teichman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Shawn Naccarato
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Melinda Miner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Kara Hunt
Vice President Hr
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Lucynda Raben
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Natalie Daney
Chief Sales Officer
On filings since 2020
47.2 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $338K (2024)
Robert Ebenkamp
Vice President It
On filings since 2020
49.9 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $256K (2024)
Stephen Peppes
Vice President of Sales
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $348K (2024)
Bryce Dougherty
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
48.3 hrs/week
$233K (2021) → $352K (2024)
Jennifer Bauer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
49.8 hrs/week
$236K (2021) → $336K (2024)
Kristen Hoffman
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President Client Service → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
49.9 hrs/week
$153K (2021) → $275K (2024)
Michael Ellis
Controller
On filings since 2021
48.4 hrs/week
$210K (2021) → $227K (2024)
Ambur Lynne Miller
Vice President Professional Relations
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$181K (2023) → $210K (2024)
Sarah Patterson - Chief
Innovation & Marketing Officer
On filings since 2023
49.8 hrs/week
$325K (2023) → $359K (2024)
Cristen Frederick
Vice President of Client Service
New on the 2024 filing
48.6 hrs/week
$192K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: James Tuttle (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Preddis Sullivan (2020–2023) — Dental Director & Executive Vice President
- Former: Kristen Hoffman-VP Client (2023) — Serv. & Interim COO
- Former: Brick Scheer (2020–2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Sarah Patterson (2020–2022) — Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer
- Former: Lucynda Raben - Director Jan- (2022) — Jul & Vice Chairperson
- Former: Nancy Umholtz (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Alan Marcotte (2020) — Director
- Former: Bryce Dougherty Controller (2020) — CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Bauer Feb-Mar (2020) — Interim President & CEO
- Former: Junetta Everett (2020) — Vice President Professional Relations
- Former: Michael Ellis Executive VP (2020) — CFO, Treasurer & Controller
- Former: Michael Herbert (2020) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $765K, to Dean Newton (President and CEO). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Kansas Inc
How much does Delta Dental of Kansas Inc give each year?
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc gave $1.0M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $984K across 29 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $38,484, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Kansas Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Kansas Inc give grants?
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (8 grants), Kansas City, MO (4 grants), Kansas City, KS (3 grants) and Topeka, KS (3 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Kansas Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (27 grants).
Who are Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of the Plains ($385,000), United Way of Greater Kansas City ($375,000) and Children's Mercy Hospital ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Kansas Inc?
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc reported $116.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $344.0M.
What does Delta Dental of Kansas Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to make possible and facilitate wider and more timely availability of dental care, advancing public health and the science and art of dentistry in Kansas by offering affordable benefits and exceptional service to Kansans and Kansas employers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Kansas Inc?
Delta Dental of Kansas currently does not hold open grant cycles. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's EIN?
Delta Dental of Kansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0793267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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