Wyandotte Health Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Kansas, dedicated to improving health outcomes in the region. Established in 1997 through conversion of assets from Bethany Medical Center, the foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a focus on health-related grantmaking and community collaboration.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.4M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+25.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$161K
+120.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyandotte Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Wyandotte Health Foundation's mission is to promote and improve the health of Wyandotte County residents, particularly the indigent, through grants and collaborative efforts.
Values: The foundation operates according to three core values:
- All people should have genuine opportunities to thrive
- Work is embedded in relationships with and accountability to community and partners
- A framework of equity and inclusion supports all decisions made within the organization
Primary Funding Categories:
- Primary Health Care
- Prevention, Intervention and Education
The foundation supports initiatives focused on outpatient medical care, mental health services, community health clinics, and health care access and quality for economically disadvantaged populations, including children, families, immigrants, and victims of violence.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** Proposals must be submitted via the foundation's online grant portal by noon on the fourth Friday of June.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Wyandotte County, Kansas
- Johnson County, Kansas
- Jackson County, Missouri
Recent grantmaking has supported initiatives in cities including Fairway, Lawrence, and Topeka.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $36.4–$36.9 million (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $2.0–$3.4 million in recent years
Total Revenue (2024): $3.1 million
Total Expenses (2024): $2.6 million
Historical Giving Trend: Annual giving has grown from $1.3 million in 2020 to $3.4 million in 2022, with 62 grants totaling $4.6 million distributed across available records.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,435,738 | $35,898,018 | $36,426,875 |
| Revenue | $3,106,461 | $1,710,222 | $1,147,050 |
| Expenses | $2,562,497 | $2,242,579 | $3,158,783 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,341,063 | $1,906,752 | $2,099,722 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,723,217 | $1,378,210 | $886,996 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,979,913 | $1,880,048 | $2,038,205 |
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
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kansas City Ks Community Schools ($870,000), Turner House - Vibrant Health ($405,000), Swope Health Services ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CARITAS CLINIC INC KANSAS CITY, KS | PRIMARY CARE SAFETY NET GRANT FOR DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES ($119,000) AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS GRANT ($25,000). | $74,000 |
| CCNK - ALLIANCE FOR HEATHLY KIDS TOPEKA, KS | CORE PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY KANSAS CITY, KS | CORE PROGRAM OPERATING GRANT AND HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE ENROLLMENT GRANT. | $32,500 |
| KANSAS CITY KS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS KANSAS CITY, KS | OPERATING GRANT | $870,000 |
| KANSAS CITY KS PUBLIC SCHOOLS KANSAS CITY, KS | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $125,000 |
| MERCY & TRUTH MEDICAL MISSIONS KANSAS CITY, KS | OPERATING GRANT | $61,000 |
| SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES KANSAS CITY, MO | PRIMARY CARE SAFETY NET GRANT FOR DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES | $150,000 |
| TURNER HOUSE - VIBRANT HEALTH KANSAS CITY, KS | PRIMARY CARE SAFETY NET GRANT FOR DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS GRANT. | $405,000 |
| UNIFIED GOVERNMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT KANSAS CITY, KS | SUPPORT FOR PRIMARY CARE SAFETY NET GRANT FOR DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICES AND DISCRETIONARY GRANT. | $104,614 |
| PHARMACY OF GRACE KANSAS CITY, KS | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Ramón Murguía (Chair)
- Clarence Small (First Vice Chair)
- Irene Caudillo (Second Vice Chair)
- Lisa Garcia-Stewart (Secretary)
- Adam Browne (Treasurer)
- Ray Daniels, Ed.D.
- Thy K. Dark, RRT-NPS
- Allen Greiner, MD, MPH
- Lisa Gonzales, DDS
- Trudie Hall
- Carol Levers
- Jayson Strickland, Ed.D.
- James White
- Eric Wymore
Staff:
- Randy Lopez (President and CEO)
- Liz Salas (Director of Strategic Impact)
- Valerie Anzicek (Office & Program Associate)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUDIE HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAMON MURGUIA | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND L DANIELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA GONZALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES M WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARENCE L SMALL | FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DR KAROL DAVIS | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LISA GARCIA-STEWART | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| THY DARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IRENE CAUDILLO | SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CAROL LEVERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAYSON STRICKLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM BROWNE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GABRIELLE FLORES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC WYMORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY LOPEZ | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $136,286 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in collaborative health equity initiatives:
REACH Partners with Wyandotte Health Foundation to Launch ...Partnered with REACH Healthcare to launch a Rapid Equity Grant program supporting safety net clinics in expanding evening and weekend hours to serve additional patients
REACH Partners with Wyandotte Health Foundation to Launch ...Supported Kansas Leadership Center with $90,000 to support Wyandotte County partners working toward more equitable health outcomes
REACH Partners with Wyandotte Health Foundation to Launch ...Participated in a Collaborative Rapid Equity Fund providing resources to local grassroots organizations
Collaborative Rapid Equity Fund Provides Resources to Local Grassroots OrganizationsReleased "Connect the Dotte" initiative (announced July 2025)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wyandotte Health Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** The Wyandotte Health Foundation's mission is to promote and improve the health of Wyandotte County residents, particularly the indigent, through grants and collaborative efforts. **Values:** The foundation operates according to three core values: • All people should have genuine opportunities to thrive • Work is embedded in relationships with and accountability to community and partners • A framework of equity and inclusion supports all decisions made within the organizat…
How do I apply for a grant from Wyandotte Health Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $870,000, with a median grant of $35,000 and an average award of $74,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Swope Health Services: $150,000 (Primary Care Safety Net Grant for Direct Clinical Services) • Mercy and Truth Healthcare Ministry: $61,000 (Operating Grant) • Pharmacy of Grace: $40,000 (Behavioral Health Access Grant) • Wyandot Behavioral Health Network: $215,000 (to address trauma) **Application Process:** Proposals must be submitted via…
Where does Wyandotte Health Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Wyandotte County, Kansas • Johnson County, Kansas • Jackson County, Missouri Recent grantmaking has supported initiatives in cities including Fairway, Lawrence, and Topeka.
What size grants does Wyandotte Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Wyandotte Health Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $161K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wyandotte Health Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wyandotte Health Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wyandotte Health Foundation's EIN?
Wyandotte Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0547722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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