Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc is a Wichita, Kansas-based organization that the filing identifies as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its website describes it as a professional music-teacher association serving the Wichita metropolitan area and says it offers educational programs for teachers and students, including student musical experiences and community events.
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc at a glance
In short: Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc gave $2K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $240), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,400
- +54.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $240
- +70.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $63
- Total assets
- $38,992
- +21.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says contributions are limited to preselected charitable organizations and the organization does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Julie Bees as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Bees
Mailing address: 10305 E Bronco St, Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 217-1305
Website: https://wichitammta.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2023 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. The website describes its membership and teacher-referral service as serving the Wichita area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $2K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,992 | $13,532 | $17,972 | $2,400 | 10 | $625 |
| 2022 | $32,118 | $10,999 | $11,129 | $1,550 | 11 | $1,512 |
| 2021 | $33,798 | $8,712 | $6,713 | $1,160 | 11 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website says the association aims to promote music in the community, advance the study of music, enhance members’ teaching skills, improve professional standards, and provide students with varied musical experiences. It lists student activities such as recitals, auditions, festivals, music progressions, and competitions.
The 2022 filing describes Music Progressions as an evaluation activity in which 165 students participated, and says the organization conducts scholarship auditions and competitions for scholarship funds. These are described as the organization’s own activities, not as grant opportunities for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $2,400, all for scholarships to individual recipients in Kansas. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $1,000, with a median of $62. The 2022 filing reported 11 grants totaling $1,550; the 2021 filing reported 11 grants totaling $1,160.
The 2022 filing states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations and that the organization does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Julie Bees as the contact for how to apply.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Christy Williams (Collaborative Music), Julie Bees (Past President), Carole Pracht (Fall Festival), Sally Buxton (Compliance Officer), Meg Gray (President), Deborah Toews (Treasurer), Michal Rector (Newsletter), Chad Ingram (Secretary), Shirley Wiebe (Yearbook Editor), and Marlene Hallstrom (Music Progressions).
The website lists officers for 2026–2027, including Christy Williams as president, Deborah Toews as president-elect and program chair, Dr. Meg Gray as secretary, and Carole Pracht as treasurer.
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc is led by Meg Gray, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Meg Gray
President
President Elect → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Pracht
Fall Festival
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Ingram
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Williams
Collaborative Music
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Toews
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Knight
Collaborative Music
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janette Rupert
Referrals
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bees
Past President
President → Past-President, 2022
Past-President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wagner
Historian
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kc Graham
Vice President
Imtf → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Hallstrom
Music Progressions
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michal Rector
Newsletter
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Buxton
Compliance Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Wiebe
Yearbook Editor & Scholarship Auditions
Yearbook Editor → Scholarship Auditions & Yearbook Editor, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Andrew Trechak (2021) — Program Chair
- Former: Connie Arnold (2021) — Past President
- Former: Joel Knudsen (2021) — Concerto
- Former: Tim Shook (2021) — Spring Auditions
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc
How much does Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc give each year?
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc gave $2K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2K across 11 grants.
What is Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc's typical grant size?
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc's median grant in 2023 was $63, and its average grant was $240, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc give grants?
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payment Forscholarship" (7 grants) and "Payment for Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc?
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc reported $39K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc fund?
The website says the association aims to promote music in the community, advance the study of music, enhance members’ teaching skills, improve professional standards, and provide students with varied musical experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc?
The filing says contributions are limited to preselected charitable organizations and the organization does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc's EIN?
Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1185296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Wichita Metro Music Teachers Assn Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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