Dr. George & Jeanne Tiller Fund Grant

The Dr. George & Jeanne Tiller Fund Grant supports nonprofits in Kansas focused on advancing women's health. Since its inception, it has awarded over $1 million, emphasizing reproductive health services and education. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing. Grants range up to $25,000. The fund prioritizes projects that provide comprehensive health services, medical education, and support for women in need. Applications are subject to board approval, with specific exclusions for business expenses and advertisements.

Investing in Community-Led Solutions
Since 1986, the Wichita Foundation has awarded more than $100 million in grants. We support and collaborate with nonprofits working to meet community needs and enhance the quality of life in Wichita.
Supporting the advancement of women's health
In December 2024, the fund changed its name to honor both Dr. George Tiller and Jeanne Tiller, recognizing their shared commitment to advancing women's health. George & Jeanne Tiller Fund at WF has granted more than $1 million to nonprofits in Kansas who help women help themselves. These grants provide comprehensive health services, support and compassion to vulnerable women to realize their dreams.
Grant Range: Up to $25,000
Please see FAQs for additional guidelines and information.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the grant your organization must be:

• In good standing with the Kansas Secretary of State’s office

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and classified as an organization to which contributions are deductible under 170(c)(2), normally a public charity under 509(a)
An emerging nonprofit certified by the Internal Revenue Service through a form 1023EZ or working with a qualified Kansas nonprofit as their fiscal agent
All grants are awarded at the discretion of the advisors to each fund, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Wichita Foundation.Funding priorities
Projects should focus on reproductive health and services to women in need, such as:

• Medical education, but not scholarships
• Medical testing expenses linked to reproductive health for women in need
• Fellowships or research related to women's reproductive health
• Sex education programs in elementary, middle or high schools
• Film, video or documentary productions
• Substance abuse programs for women in need
• Offsetting the delivery of medical services related to reproductive health to women
• Disease specific organizations related to reproductive health, such as breast or ovarian

Ineligibility

Requests not accepted
The Fund will not accept grant requests for: business expense operations, advertising, scholarships, rent, living expenses, tables at charity events, capital or endowment campaigns, publications, or computer equipment.