EIN 48-1042418

Wichita Public Library Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
State
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Wichita Public Library Foundation seeks donations to fill the gap between tax base funding and community needs. Its mission is to create young readers, ensure digital inclusion, and provide equitable access to information through private charitable support. The foundation's sole purpose is to create a margin of excellence at the Wichita Public Library. It underwrites programming across the library system and purchases computers, equipment, free wi-fi and internet services, books, online resources, databases, e-books, and e-audiobooks.
Total revenues
$637,364
2022
Total expenses
$646,101
2022
Total assets
$9,163,763
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Wichita Public Library Foundation

Wichita Public Library Foundation underwrites programming across the Wichita Public Library system. Also included are purchases for computers and other equipment, free wi-fi and internet services, books, online resources, databases, e-books, e-audiobooks, computer training, and various other collections.

Who funds Wichita Public Library Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable FoundationAdvanced Learning Center Library Project$300,000
Wichita Foundation (WCF)Preservation Assessment Grant, Replace Storywalk Boards/vandalized, General Purposes, for Support of Mobile Library Project$62,587
Arts Midwest IncorporatedBig Read$20,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Wichita Public Library Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Kristi ObergPresident and Chief Executive Officer$134,492
Jaime NixDirector of Libraries$0
Kevin McWhorterVice Chair$0
Kellie HoganSecretary$0
Alan HowarterTreasurer$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Wichita Public Library Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$423,615
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$110,039
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$103,710
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$637,364

Form 990s for Wichita Public Library Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-10-26990View PDF
2019-122021-09-24990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallace Charitable Foundation
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
711 W 2nd St N
Wichita, KS 67203
Metro area
Wichita, KS
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Website URL
supportwichitalibraries.org/ 
Phone
(316) 261-8545
IRS details
EIN
48-1042418
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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