Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2021 filing reports $55,000 in grants to charitable organizations, all in Kansas. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable at a glance
In short: Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable gave $55K across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $55,000
- -15.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,231
- +17.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,458
- -73.0% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8425 East Tipperary, Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 264-7203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St George Orthodox ($24K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. The listed recipients were in Wichita.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable gives
- 62% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $65K (2020). In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St George Orthodox Wichita, KS | Church Operations | $23,500 |
| Fundamental Learning Center Wichita, KS | Children's Literacy Program | $15,000 |
| Botanica the Wichita Gardens Wichita, KS | Botanical Garden Operations | $5,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum Wichita, KS | Art Program Operations | $2,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament Wichita, KS | Church Operations | $2,000 |
| Humankind Ministries Wichita, KS | Operation Holiday Program | $1,000 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo Wichita, KS | Zoo Operations | $1,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home Wichita, KS | Residential Care for Children | $1,000 |
| Women of Wichita Charitable Fdn Wichita, KS | Fund Public Charity Operations | $1,000 |
| Hope Ranch for Women Wichita, KS | Human Trafficking Victim Aide | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,458 | $29,962 | $58,169 | $55,000 | 13 | $56,636 | $41,859 | $1,977 |
| 2020 | $38,665 | $3,221 | $67,971 | $65,000 | 18 | — | $2,550 | $4,403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants show support for church operations, children’s literacy and care, botanical gardens, arts programs, services for women, and other local charitable activities.
Among its grantees, Wichita Art Museum describes its mission as conserving and displaying art; Hope Ranch for Women describes its work as empowering women who have been exploited and abused; and The Wichita Children’s Home describes its work as protecting children and supporting families through temporary housing, services, education, prevention, and advocacy. Wichita TOP Childrens Fund describes its mission as supporting early childhood education and development, including schools serving children living in poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $55,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $23,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $23,500 to St George Orthodox for church operations, $15,000 to Fundamental Learning Center for a children’s literacy program, and $5,000 to Botanica The Wichita Gardens for garden operations. Other grants included $2,500 to Wichita Art Museum for art program operations and $1,000 each to Hope Ranch for Women, Wichita Children’s Home, and several other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Jeannette L Farha, Vincent Farha, Christopher Farha, Robert I Guenthner, Ayam J Farha, and Deborah Chizek as officers or directors. Vincent Farha was secretary, Christopher Farha was president, and Deborah Chizek was treasurer. The filing lists Jeannette L Farha, Robert I Guenthner, and Ayam J Farha as directors.
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable is led by Christopher Farha, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Christopher Farha
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ayam J. Farha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannette L. Farha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert I. Guenthner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Chizek
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Farha
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable
How much does Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable give each year?
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable gave $55K across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $65K across 18 grants.
What is Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's typical grant size?
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,231, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable give grants?
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (13 grants).
Does Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's largest grantees?
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's largest 2021 grantees include St George Orthodox ($23,500), Fundamental Learning Center ($15,000) and Botanica the Wichita Gardens ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable?
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable reported $10K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants show support for church operations, children’s literacy and care, botanical gardens, arts programs, services for women, and other local charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's EIN?
Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0151583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Zack and Leilah Farha Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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