The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) is a nonprofit philanthropic organization based in Wichita, Kansas, with a statewide focus on grantmaking and health improvement initiatives. Originally established as the Wesley Medical Endowment Foundation in 1978, the organization became an independent grantmaking entity following the 1985 sale of Wesley Medical Center to Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). The foundation adopted its current name in 1991. With over $400 million in assets, KHF is one of the nation's wealthiest health foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$432.0M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.7M
+30.5% YoY
Grant Count
167
+255.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
-63.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kansas Health Foundation operates based on a three-part purpose statement:
- Empower Kansas to lead the nation in health
- Eliminate the inequities that lead to the greatest health disparities
- Become THE model for philanthropic impact
The foundation's work focuses on improving public health and wellness throughout Kansas by promoting health and wellness in schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces; growing leaders in communities; inspiring decision makers; and acting as a voice for healthy public policy. The foundation has shifted from its original focus on medical cures toward preventive solutions for public health, funding initiatives ranging from warm clothing for schoolchildren to public health research and data, and developing future civic and healthcare leaders.
Primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation offers grants with typical award ranges of $3,100 to $6,000,000. Recognition Grants, designed for unsolicited requests, provide up to $25,000 per organization, with up to $2,000,000 awarded annually. Recognition Grant application deadlines are March 15 and September 15 each year.
Review Cycle
are March 15 and September 15 each year.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, with a primary emphasis on Kansas statewide initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $403 million (2023); $431.9 million (most recent filing)
Revenue: $7.11 million (2023)
Expenses: $18.7 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $22.6 million (2023)
Annual Revenue: $10 million
Workforce: 20 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $431,970,322 | $402,598,506 | $375,070,001 |
| Revenue | $7,685,696 | $7,108,984 | $-4,354,891 |
| Expenses | $24,621,018 | $18,654,610 | $10,158,773 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,209,304 | $6,506,464 | $-5,052,164 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
197 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Kansas Health Foundation
Hunger Free Kansas Mass Action Grants
Kansas Health Foundation
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kansas Health Foundation: Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative Grant
Kansas Health Foundation
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Grant
Kansas Health Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Chase Willhite: Chief Strategy Officer
- Junetta Everett: Board Member, President Elect
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES P WOODS | Vice Chair, CHAIR (beg July 2024) | 1 | $19,000 |
| DR JENNIFER MCKENNEY | BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR (beg July 2024) | 1 | $17,000 |
| JUNETTA EVERETT | Chair (thru June 2024), BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $19,000 |
| DON HILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $17,000 |
| DR ALICIA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER (BEG JULY 2024) | 1 | $8,500 |
| HYUNJIN CHO | BOARD MEMBER (BEG JULY 2024) | 1 | $4,250 |
| JILL DOCKING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MCCOY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $17,000 |
| SYLVIA PENNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $8,500 |
| TOM BRADY | BOARD MEMBER (THRU JUNE 2024) | 1 | $8,500 |
| CHRISTOPHER POWER | SECRETARY/COO | 40 | $264,764 |
| EDWARD O'MALLEY JR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $349,683 |
| STEPHEN WEBSTER | TREASURER/CFO/V.P. OF FINANCE | 40 | $240,688 |
| JEFF USHER | DIRECTOR OF ISSUE MOBILIZATION | 40 | $167,524 |
| SUSAN KANG | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $169,866 |
| CHASE WILHITE | ASSOC. V.P. OF COMM. | 40 | $133,096 |
| DREW WILBURNE | DIRECTOR OF CIVIC LIFE AND POLICY | 40 | $130,877 |
| JUSTON WHITE | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $112,461 |
Contact Information
- Address: 309 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202-3405
- Phone: 316-262-7676
- Email: info@khf.org
- Website: kansashealth.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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