Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
Improve the quality of life for all kansans by encouraging research as a scholarly activity, providing education and training to healthcare professionals as they design and carry out their research and patient care mission, promoting continuing education to enhance all aspects of healthcare, and supporting community health efforts.
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,920
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,960
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,960
- Total assets
- $7,151,061
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
2026 Ethics Educator Award
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Continuing Medical Education Scholarship
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
Amount
Up to $600
Deadline
Deadline not published
Educational Event Funding / Conference and Education Event Support
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KS University School of Medicine Wichita ($18K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KS University School of Medicine Wichita Wichita, KS | Educational Conference Sponsorship | $18,120 |
| Project Access Wichita, KS | Educational Sponsorships | $11,800 |
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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 | $7,151,061 | $474,368 | $432,551 | $29,920 | 2 | $427,400 |
| 2023 | $6,998,541 | $310,611 | $388,591 | $22,725 | 1 | $235,997 |
| 2022 | $6,512,048 | $292,963 | $413,989 | $21,500 | 2 | $168,176 |
| 2021 | $7,867,329 | $603,098 | $403,310 | $10,000 | Total only | $469,526 |
| 2020 | $7,353,216 | $649,030 | $351,588 | $15,000 | 2 | $497,509 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation is a public charity, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $427K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation is led by Peggy Johnson, Executive Director & COO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peggy Johnson
Executive Director & COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $53K (2024)
Alan Fearey MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Delmore Rnc Msn
Scientific Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2020) → $0 (2024)
James Delmore MD
Medical Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Carter
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Bill Hendry PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Harrison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Helferich Bsn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Barb Cpa Fhfma
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey May PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Muma PhD MPH
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Kellerman MD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trisha Richmeier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra McAthur
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Redmond PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Schmidt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $64K, to Teresa Carter (CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation
How much does Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation give each year?
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $23K across 1 grant.
How large is Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation?
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $474K.
Where does Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation operate?
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation's EIN?
Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6117407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 August 5, 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 May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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