Garvey Kansas Foundation
The Garvey Kansas Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas, incorporated in 1964. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a broad philanthropic reach across the United States, supporting projects in numerous cities and states without a specific subject focus restriction.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$293K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
196
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-3.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for secondary and higher education, Protestant church support, community funds, and legal interest foundations. While the foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, its grantmaking history reflects support for education, arts, community programming, religious programming, health, and welfare assistance.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
** Approximately $7,000 based on recent activity
Average Grant
** Approximately $7,000 based on recent activity
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. states and cities, including major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller towns. Geographic reach extends to Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and additional states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,483,212
- Total Revenue: $32,278
- Total Expenses: $316,937
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $23,981
The foundation's revenue declined significantly in 2023, with total grants and contributions dropping from $15,000 in 2022 to $0 in 2023. Investment income decreased 14.7% year-over-year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,217,063 | $1,483,212 | $1,767,871 |
| Revenue | $40,161 | $32,278 | $342,702 |
| Expenses | $306,310 | $316,937 | $226,006 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $298,439 | $300,765 | $217,265 |
| Net Investment Income | $34,326 | $34,740 | $360,659 |
| Distributable Amount | $113,101 | $100,305 | $104,191 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John K. Garvey serves as President of the foundation and works without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN K GARVEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 300 W Douglas Ave Ste 1050, Wichita, KS 67202-2911
Telephone: 316-291-8352
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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