Kansas Health Foundation
The Kansas Health Foundation is a public charity based in Wichita, Kansas, formed in 1978. It supports efforts to improve the health of Kansans through grantmaking, partnerships, policy and systems work, and—in 2024—impact investments.
Kansas Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Kansas Health Foundation gave $15.7M across 167 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Kansas. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,654,047
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 167
- +255.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,737
- -63.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $431,970,322
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (95 of 146, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kansas Health Foundation
- How to Apply
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For sponsorships, organizations can complete the form on the sponsorship request page. For the Kansas Healthy Food Initiative, applicants first submit an online intake form and schedule an intake call; projects found eligible may then apply for financing. The Kansas Innovation Fund lists an award range of $0–$5,000.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202-3405
Phone: (316) 262-7676
Website: https://kansashealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
Kansas Health Foundation: Building Power and Equity Partnerships Initiative Grant
Kansas Health Foundation
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Grant
Kansas Health Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Kansas Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas Leadership Center Inc ($6.1M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $10.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($110,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
557 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 323 grants of 557 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Wichita and describes its work as focused on Kansas. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 6% to Missouri, and 4% to New York; the filing also lists rounded shares of 0% for Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 167 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kansas Health Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 95 of 146 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $234K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $100K repeat.
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 $4.2M (2022) to $44.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 167 grants totaling $15.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Leadership Center Inc Wichita, KS | To provide continued core support funding for two years to Kansas Leadership Center, a non-profit organization committed to fosuitering leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas communities. | $6,000,000 |
| Alliance for a Healthy Kansas Inc Topeka, KS | To provide funding to Alliance for a Healthy Kansas. Alliance for a Healthy Kansas is a coalition of dozens of diverse groups from across the state that have come together to educate the public, lawmakers, and key stakeholders about the importance of expanding KanCare and closing the coverage gap for 150,000 Kansans. | $675,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc New York, NY | To provide funding in support of establishment of a robust initiative aimed at amplifying clients' voices. This initiative will enhance capacity to elevate client perspectives and actively engage community members in identifying service gaps, shaping program design, and ensuring effective program implementation. By fosuitering collaboration with community partners, this initiative will also play a key role in advocating for and influencing sysuitemic and policy changes that directly impact displaced and immigrant populations, ensuring more responsive and inclusive support sysuitems. | $600,000 |
| KC Healthy Kids Kansas City, KS | To provide funding in support of the Kansas Food Action Network program to ensure Kansas has well-resourced local coalitions and robust policies related to food security. | $496,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Warehouse Inc Wichita, KS | To provide dollar for dollar matching funds to the Kansas Food Bank in support of their work to increase the capacity of 31 partner agencies in rural, wesuitern Kansas communities. | $450,000 |
| Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice Inc Lawrence, KS | To provide funding in support of universal access to free school meals for all students, regardless of family income, by increasing school district participation in Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) and tailoring support to each district's needs. | $350,000 |
| Mid-America Regional Council Kansas City, MO | To provide funding in support of Double Up Food Bucks Heartland program, a healthy food incentive program for people who receive SNAP benefits offered at grocery stores, farmers markets, farm stands and mobile markets in Kansas and Missouri. The incentive encourages customers paying with SNAP to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables. | $333,000 |
| K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County Wichita, KS | To provide funding in support of proposals submitted to K-State Research and Extension that align with the principles of the Next Gen K-State strategic plan, advance the work of Hunger Free Kansas, and enhance collaboration with both university and community partners with an overall goal to elevate the role of extension agents in food sysuitems work. | $300,000 |
| The Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Manhattan, KS | To provide funding in support of establishment of a Harvest Hub, a sustainable, practical, and physical regional food sysuitem which includes production, processing, and distribution of food. This sysuitem will target economic development by expanding small businesses with new revenue streams and support entrepreneurs with new opportunities. Community engagement will be targeted by bringing together all stakeholders to create a common agenda, shared measurements, mutually reinforcing activities, and continuous communication. | $298,122 |
| Kanbe's Markets Kansas City, MO | To provide funding to support expansion of the Healthy Corner Store Program, which provides access to fresh, affordable, high-quality produce in Wyandotte County. This program targets those struggling with mobility issues, lack of transportation, and those living in areas with limited grocery options. Funding will cover costs of establishing new stores, operations costs, food costs, truck deliveries, drivers, and a dedicated Kansas-specific Healthy Corner Store Liaison who will work exclusively on onboarding new stores, building community awareness, and promoting produce shopping adoption. | $276,875 |
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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 | $431,970,322 | $7,685,696 | $24,621,018 | $15,654,047 | 167 | $7,209,304 |
| 2023 | $402,598,506 | $7,108,984 | $18,654,610 | $11,996,645 | 47 | $6,506,464 |
| 2022 | $375,070,001 | $-4,354,891 | $10,158,773 | $4,158,162 | 58 | $-5,052,164 |
| 2021 | $428,904,170 | $12,520,338 | $51,947,937 | $44,408,660 | 134 | $7,446,559 |
| 2020 | $388,699,972 | $64,992,363 | $27,291,242 | $18,141,113 | 151 | $64,342,585 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s three-part purpose is to empower Kansas to lead the nation in health, eliminate the inequities that lead to the greatest health disparities, and become a model for philanthropic impact.
Its 2024 strategies included Building Power, Network Mobilization, Policy & Systems Mobilization, and Institution Building. Network Mobilization focused on food insecurity in 2024, with upward mobility identified for 2025. The Foundation reported supporting grassroots partners, statewide food-security initiatives, policy partners, and organizations working to strengthen leadership and institutions.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Kansas Leadership Center describes its mission as transforming civic life by helping people exercise leadership and address challenging issues. KC Healthy Kids says it advances children’s health by increasing opportunities for healthy eating and active living. The Kansas Food Bank says it works to feed people experiencing hunger, while the Kansas Health Institute describes its mission as improving Kansans’ health through nonpartisan research, education, and engagement that support policymaking.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 167 grants totaling $15,654,047. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $6 million, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grant was $6 million to Kansas Leadership Center for two years of continued core support. Other notable awards included $675,000 to Alliance for a Healthy Kansas for work related to KanCare expansion and closing the coverage gap; $600,000 to the International Rescue Committee to support an initiative elevating the perspectives of displaced and immigrant clients; and $496,000 to KC Healthy Kids for the Kansas Food Action Network.
Additional 2024 awards included $450,000 to Kansas Food Bank Warehouse for matching support to increase the capacity of partner agencies in rural western Kansas, and $350,000 to Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice to support universal access to free school meals. The Foundation also reported $2.95 million in core-support grants to 30 grassroots partners through its Building Power and Equity Partnership.
The Foundation’s listed opportunities include sponsorship requests for events, initiatives, or other efforts aligned with its mission and strategies. Its Kansas Healthy Food Initiative offers a mix of loans and grants, generally structured as 15% grant and 85% loan financing; applicants begin with an online intake form and an intake call, followed by an eligibility review. The Kansas Innovation Fund lists awards of up to $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles P. Woods as vice chair and chair beginning July 2024, and Dr. Jennifer McKenney as board member and vice chair beginning July 2024. Junetta Everett served as chair through June 2024 and is also listed as a board member. Other board members listed are Don Hill, Dr. Alicia Thompson, Hyunjin Cho, Jill Docking, Melissa McCoy, Sylvia Penner, and Tom Brady, who served through June 2024.
Kansas Health Foundation is led by Edward O'Malley Jr., President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 17 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward O'Malley Jr.
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $350K (2024)
Charles P. Woods
Vice Chair & Chair
Board Member & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Junetta Everett
Chair & Board Member
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Chair & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Jeff Usher
Director of Issue Mobilization
Senior Program Officer → Director of Issue Mobilization, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Drew Wilburne
Director of Civic Life & Policy
Director of Policy → Director of Civic Life & Policy, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$151K (2022) → $131K (2024)
Juston White
Director of Institutional Partnerships & Special Projects
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Chase Wilhite
Associate V.p. of Committee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Christopher Power
Secretary & COO
Secretary & V.p. of Operations → Secretary & COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$239K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Don Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Jennifer McKenney
Board Member & Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Stephen Webster
Treasurer, CFO & V.p. of Finance
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$217K (2020) → $241K (2024)
Sylvia Penner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Tom Brady
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Melissa McCoy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$9K (2021) → $17K (2024)
Alicia Thompson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2024)
Hyunjin Cho
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Susan Kang
Senior Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$170K (2024)
Jill Docking
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Chandrea Brown (2023) — Director of Community Initiatives
- Former: Jeffry Jack (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Kristi Zukovich (2020–2022) — V.p. of Committee & Policy
- Former: Teresa Miller (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Deanna Van Hersh (2020–2021) — Interim Executive Vice President & V.p. of Program
- Former: Kathleen Lawless (2020–2021) — Controller
- Former: Matt Allen (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Natalie Monique Garcia (2020–2021) — Director of Committee Relations
- Former: Carolyn Williams (2020) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Claudia Bakely (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Through 63020
- Former: Frank Coen (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Mollie Carter (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Through 63020
- Former: Reginald Robinson (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 $350K, to Edward O'Malley Jr (President & CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Health Foundation
How much does Kansas Health Foundation give each year?
Kansas Health Foundation gave $15.7M across 167 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.0M across 47 grants.
What is Kansas Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Kansas Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $93,737, across 167 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kansas Health Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does Kansas Health Foundation give grants?
Kansas Health Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 91% 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 (52 grants), Kansas City, KS (16 grants), Topeka, KS (15 grants) and Lawrence, KS (8 grants).
Does Kansas Health Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Kansas Health Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 167) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Kansas Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Kansas Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kansas Leadership Center Inc ($6,110,000 across 3 grants), Alliance for a Healthy Kansas Inc ($675,000) and International Rescue Committee Inc ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($110,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kansas Health Foundation?
Kansas Health Foundation reported $432.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
What does Kansas Health Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s three-part purpose is to empower Kansas to lead the nation in health, eliminate the inequities that lead to the greatest health disparities, and become a model for philanthropic impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kansas Health Foundation?
For sponsorships, organizations can complete the form on the sponsorship request page. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kansas Health Foundation's EIN?
Kansas Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0873431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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