Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation
The Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation gave $364K across 25 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in Kansas. 8% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $364,205
- +88.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,568
- +88.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (85% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7373 E 29Th Street N Suite W-232, Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 636-5554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wichita Art Museum ($30K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went primarily to Kansas recipients (85%), with shares going to Iowa (5%), Colorado (5%), Missouri (3%), and Oklahoma (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 92% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1863% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $364K (2023). In 2023 it made 25 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Art Museum Wichita, KS | General | $30,000 |
| Wichita Salvation Army Wichita, KS | General | $30,000 |
| Botanica Wichita Wichita, KS | General | $30,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center Wichita, KS | General | $25,000 |
| Music Theater of ICT Wichita, KS | General | $25,000 |
| Exploration Place Wichita, KS | General | $25,000 |
| Pando Initiative Wichita, KS | General | $20,000 |
| Graceland University Lamoni, IA | General | $20,000 |
| Wichita Childrens Home Wichita, KS | General | $20,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Wichita, KS | General | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $102,519 | $373,472 | $364,205 | 25 | $370,548 | $99,595 | $14,956 |
| 2022 | $321,824 | $42,770 | $200,407 | $193,500 | 25 | $196,678 | $39,041 | $25,759 |
| 2021 | $620,753 | $74,884 | $62,392 | $55,450 | 24 | $58,647 | $49,361 | $29,425 |
| 2020 | $565,493 | $122,312 | $28,919 | $18,550 | 25 | — | $68,854 | $23,844 |
| 2019 | $458,531 | $143,581 | $25,932 | $20,475 | 25 | — | $75,226 | $19,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Wichita Art Museum describes its mission as caring for and displaying works of art, while Exploration Place says it aims to inspire interest in science and technology through creative experiences. Graceland University describes its mission as helping students develop through intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual growth. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $364,205. Grant amounts ranged from $933 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest grants were $30,000 each to Wichita Art Museum, Wichita Salvation Army, and Botanica Wichita; $25,000 each to Child Advocacy Center, Music Theatre of ICT, and Exploration Place; and $20,000 each to Pando Initiative, Graceland University, Wichita Children’s Home, Kansas Food Bank, and Compassion International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dorothy S. Shannon was listed as a director on the 2023 filing.
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation is led by Dorothy S Shannon, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dorothy S Shannon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation
How much does Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation give each year?
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation gave $364K across 25 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $194K across 25 grants.
What is Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,568, across 25 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation give grants?
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (5%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (20 grants).
Does Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Wichita Art Museum ($30,000), Wichita Salvation Army ($30,000) and Botanica Wichita ($30,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's EIN?
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3567917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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