The Fidelity Bank Foundation
The Fidelity Bank Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in 1961, it provides grants to local arts, education, social services, and community betterment organizations.
The Fidelity Bank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fidelity Bank Foundation gave $1.6M across 45 grants in 2026 (avg $36K), mostly in Kansas. 50% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,605,534
- +51.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 45
- +21.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,679
- +24.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,363,931
- +14.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (22 of 44, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fidelity Bank Foundation
- How to Apply
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A formal application packet may be requested from Pam Regehr or through the foundation’s website. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must have a connection to Wichita, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, or Tulsa.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are considered bi-monthly, with deadlines on February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1, October 1, and December 1.
- Deadline
- Requests are considered bi-monthly, with deadlines on February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1, October 1, and December 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Fidelity Bank Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1007, Wichita, KS 67201-1007
Phone: (316) 268-7292
Email: pregehr@fidelitybank.com
Website: https://fidelitybank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fidelity Bank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wichita Public Schools Foundation ($110K). Together the top 10 received $875K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 168 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing identifies Wichita, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa as the eligible geographic areas. In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients, 6% to Tennessee, 1% to Oklahoma, and a rounded less than 1% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fidelity Bank Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 22 of 44 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 27% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 526% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 538% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2023) to $1.6M (2026). In 2026 it made 45 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Public Schools Foundation Wichita, KS | West High Cafe, #1 of 1 | $110,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County Wichita, KS | Opening Doors Campaign, #1 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Hope Enterprise Wichita, KS | Duplex equity and emergency shelter fund, #1 of 1 | $100,000 |
| Wichita Metro Crime Commission Wichita, KS | First responder health & wellness center, #1 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Showerup Spring Hill, TN | Shower trailer refurbishment and mobile laundry unit, #1 of 1 | $95,000 |
| Heartspring Wichita, KS | Possibility Ignited Capital Campaign, #1 of 3 | $83,334 |
| Down Syndrome Society of Wichita Wichita, KS | Learning Kitchen, #1 of 1 | $75,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Wichita Wichita, KS | Shelter Diversion Pilot Program, #1 of 1 | $72,000 |
| Empower Evergreen Wichita, KS | Empower Nomar Project, #1 of 4 | $70,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home Wichita, KS | Crossroads shelter for roof repairs, food, clothing, #1 of 1 | $69,587 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,363,931 | $2,463,534 | $1,645,087 | $1,605,534 | 45 | $1,609,787 | $962,633 | $299,091 |
| 2025 | $5,545,484 | $1,727,225 | $1,092,488 | $1,059,715 | 37 | $1,063,672 | $340,052 | $291,866 |
| 2024 | $4,910,747 | $879,298 | $526,141 | $498,090 | 35 | $502,217 | $228,031 | $238,135 |
| 2023 | $4,557,590 | $118,545 | $293,303 | $256,535 | 25 | $260,418 | $95,806 | $228,418 |
| 2022 | $4,732,348 | $544,161 | $481,916 | $446,615 | 26 | $451,029 | $516,027 | $270,738 |
| 2021 | $4,670,103 | $168,309 | $458,227 | $432,426 | 37 | — | $145,218 | $254,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fidelity Bank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help build community spirit and celebrate cities. Its funding areas include arts, education, social services, and community betterment.
Its 2026 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. For example, Wichita Public Schools Foundation says its mission is to fill gaps between public funding and what students need to succeed. Hope Enterprise says it administers affordable housing programs and helps low-to-moderate-income residents break the cycle of poverty. Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County says it works to eliminate the suffering of abused children and coordinate services in the county. Heartspring says it assesses, treats, educates, and inspires children with neurodevelopmental needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $1,605,534. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $110,000 to Wichita Public Schools Foundation for the West High Cafe; $100,000 each to Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County for its Opening Doors campaign, Hope Enterprise for a duplex equity and emergency shelter fund, and Wichita Metro Crime Commission for a first responder health and wellness center; and $95,000 to ShowerUp for a shower trailer refurbishment and mobile laundry unit. Other awards included $83,334 to Heartspring for its Possibility Ignited capital campaign, $75,000 to Down Syndrome Society of Wichita for a learning kitchen, and $72,000 to Family Promise of Greater Wichita for a shelter diversion pilot program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Pam Regehr was elected president of the foundation in 2024. She had served as its corporate secretary for five years and also leads Fidelity Bank’s corporate social responsibility team.
The Fidelity Bank Foundation is led by Pam Regehr, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Pam Regehr
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron C. Bastian
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine C. Bastian
Director - Ending Oct
Director → Director - Ending Oct, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Clark Bastian
Director
President → President & Director, 2024
President & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Clay Bastian
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Bastian
Director
On filings since 2025
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brock W. Hampton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Sample
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Fidelity Bank Foundation
How much does The Fidelity Bank Foundation give each year?
The Fidelity Bank Foundation gave $1.6M across 45 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.1M across 37 grants.
What is The Fidelity Bank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fidelity Bank Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,679, across 45 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fidelity Bank Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Fidelity Bank Foundation give grants?
The Fidelity Bank Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (37 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does The Fidelity Bank Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on The Fidelity Bank Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Corporate Campaign Pledge, #1 of 1" (3 grants).
Who are The Fidelity Bank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fidelity Bank Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wichita Public Schools Foundation ($110,000), Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County ($100,000) and Hope Enterprise ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Fidelity Bank Foundation?
The Fidelity Bank Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fidelity Bank Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help build community spirit and celebrate cities. Its funding areas include arts, education, social services, and community betterment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fidelity Bank Foundation?
A formal application packet may be requested from Pam Regehr or through the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fidelity Bank Foundation's EIN?
The Fidelity Bank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6112483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Fidelity Bank Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fidelity-bank-foundation-morg_9a520af7a1904c0a97692f2915db9631
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