To enhance the quality of life in the Wichita Falls area through the promotion and support of charitable giving.
A defining feature of Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation’s recent giving is its large educational support to Southern Methodist University, with grants of $2,230,000 in 2025, $1,630,100 in 2024, and $1,530,000 in 2023. That pattern sits alongside a broad local portfolio that includes community development, religion, arts and culture, environmental work, health, housing, youth development, and scholarships. The foundation’s grantmaking is place-based, with most awards staying in Texas and a strong concentration in the Wichita Falls area. Among the local recipients appearing in recent grants are the City of Wichita Falls, Hospice of Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, and River Bend Nature Center. Its stated purpose is to enhance quality of life in the Wichita Falls area through charitable giving, and the recent record shows that mission expressed through both large institutional grants and smaller community grants. The foundation also operates several named grant cycles, including the WFACF Grant Cycle, the Volunteer Fire Department Grant Cycle, and scholarship programs, indicating a mix of nonprofit support, public-safety funding, and student aid.
Education appears across multiple recent awards, from $162,125 to Wichita Christian School in 2023 and $148,300 to MSU Texas - University Advancement in 2023 to scholarship programs that the foundation administers for students. Youth-serving work is also visible through $118,950 to Camp Fire in 2023, $101,250 to Camp Fire North Texas in 2024, and $92,100 to Camp Fire North Texas in 2025. In health and basic needs, the foundation gave $187,725 to Hospice of Wichita Falls in 2025 and $98,775 to Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc in 2023. Arts and culture funding includes $208,775 to Wichita County Heritage Society in 2024 and $118,897 to Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra in 2024, showing support for both heritage and performing arts in the community.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the five-figure range: p25 is $8,345, median is $12,900, and p75 is $26,640. The recent record shows both recurring and one-time support, including multi-year grants to Southern Methodist University, Grace Church, Dallas Theological Seminary, River Bend Nature Center, Wichita Christian School, Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, Camp Fire North Texas, and Highland Park United Methodist Church. The foundation operates through named grant cycles and scholarship programs, and several cycles accept unsolicited applications. It also uses program-specific vehicles such as the Royal C. "Bingo" Kinder Grant Cycle, the Volunteer Fire Department Grant Cycle, and the Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant Cycle.
$5.5M
$91.2M
$17.4M
$7.3M
Most grants fall between $8K and $27K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$27K
Leslie Schaffner
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Texas: 93% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is TX. Recent awards reach Wichita Falls, Dallas, Ft Worth, Windthorst, and surrounding North Texas communities such as Archer County, Clay County, and Wichita County. Wichita Falls recipients appear frequently, including City of Wichita Falls, Grace Church, River Bend Nature Center, and Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 353 grants in the United States.
The foundation supports a broad mix of local causes: education and scholarships, health and human services, arts and culture, animal welfare, historic preservation, environment, public safety and volunteer fire departments, and community economic and civic initiatives. Recent grants also show support for religion, housing and shelter, and youth development programs.
Its grants typically fall in the five-figure range. The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $8,345, a median of $12,900, and a p75 of $26,640.
No. The giving is local in scope and strongly centered in Texas, with 93% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients include organizations in Wichita Falls, Dallas, Ft Worth, and Windthorst, as well as community-area counties such as Archer, Clay, and Wichita.
Yes. Active programs include the WFACF Grant Cycle, the Volunteer Fire Department Grant Cycle, the Royal C. "Bingo" Kinder Grant Cycle, the Burkburnett Legacy Foundation Grant Cycle, the Royal B. Kinder Fund, and scholarship programs for students.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Southern Methodist University, Grace Church, Dallas Theological Seminary, River Bend Nature Center, Wichita Christian School, Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, Camp Fire North Texas, and Highland Park United Methodist Church.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Volunteer fire departments located within the WFACF VFD service area are eligible. The service area includes 18 Texas counties and 6 Oklahoma counties. VFDs may apply every 12 months.
Deadline: Spring cycle: opens February 20 and closes March 31. Fall cycle: opens August 1 and closes September 30.
Who can apply: Nonprofits with a youth focus located in Archer, Clay, or Wichita County.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with service areas primarily in Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, or Young County, Texas. Grants must be for charitable purposes. Grants are not made to individuals, political candidates, private non-operating foundations, or lobbying efforts.
Deadline: Annual application deadline: November 30.
Who can apply: Applicants must be valid, current 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with an office located within Burkburnett, Texas.
Deadline: Applications are accepted March 1 through March 31 annually.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $2,230,000 | 2025 | Educational |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Windthorst, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | Religion |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | $187,725 | 2025 | Health, Medical |
| River Bend Nature Center | Wichita Falls, TX | $150,127 | 2025 | Environmental |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | Religion |
| Grace Church | Wichita Falls, TX | $116,900 | 2025 | Religion |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra | Wichita Falls, TX | $107,700 | 2025 | Arts, Culture |
| Camp Fire North Texas | Wichita Falls, TX | $92,100 | 2025 | Youth Development |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank | Wichita Falls, TX | $89,075 | 2025 | Food, Nutrition |
| Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $70,700 | 2025 | Housing, Shelter |
| MSU Texas - University Advancement | Wichita Falls, TX | $68,827 | 2025 | Educational |
| First Presbyterian Church | Wichita Falls, TX | $62,800 | 2025 | Religion |
| Interfaith Ministries of Wichita Falls Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $62,458 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Wichita Falls, TX | $61,500 | 2025 | Religion |
| North Texas Rehabilitation Center | Wichita Falls, TX | $60,270 | 2025 | Health, Medical |
| City of Lakeside City | Wichita Falls, TX | $54,153 | 2025 | Public, Society Benefit, Government |
| First Baptist Church - WF | Wichita Falls, TX | $52,300 | 2025 | Religion |
| Christ Academy | Wichita Falls, TX | $48,500 | 2025 | Educational |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $46,325 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Texas Community Counseling | Bowie, TX | $44,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Grace Ministries | Burkburnett, TX | $42,900 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Wichita Christian School | Wichita Falls, TX | $41,950 | 2025 | Educational |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Wichita Falls, TX | $41,200 | 2025 | Religion |
| Community Health Care Center | Wichita Falls, TX | $38,950 | 2025 | Health, Medical |
| Wichita Falls ISD Foundation Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $36,544 | 2025 | Educational |
| Friends of Ag Science | Wichita Falls, TX | $35,278 | 2025 | Educational |
| Olney Education Foundation | Olney, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | Educational |
| Boulder Country Day School | Boulder, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | Educational |
| SBM Education Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | Educational |
| Wichita County Heritage Society | Wichita Falls, TX | $34,850 | 2025 | Arts, Culture |
| Northwest Texas Council of Boy Scouts of America | Wichita Falls, TX | $33,300 | 2025 | Youth Development |
| MSU Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | $31,000 | 2025 | Educational |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | Educational |
| First Christian Church | Wichita Falls, TX | $29,490 | 2025 | Religion |
| Chesterton Academy | Wichita Falls, TX | $28,800 | 2025 | Educational |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | $28,539 | 2025 | Youth Development |
| Faith Baptist Church | Wichita Falls, TX | $27,200 | 2025 | Religion |
| Young Life TX29 - Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls, TX | $26,200 | 2025 | Youth Development |
| The Salvation Army - Local Chapter | Wichita Falls, TX | $26,150 | 2025 | Human Services |
| First United Methodist Church | Wichita Falls, TX | $24,209 | 2025 | Religion |
| PETS Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic | Wichita Falls, TX | $23,850 | 2025 | Animal-Related |
| Whispers of Hope Horse Farm | Wichita Falls, TX | $22,300 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Boys & Girls Club of Burkburnett | Burkburnett, TX | $21,365 | 2025 | Youth Development |
| Meals on Wheels Wichita County | Wichita Falls, TX | $20,200 | 2025 | Food, Nutrition |
| ANAG Inc | Archer City, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | Community Development |
| Wesley Rankin Community Center | Dallas, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | Youth Development |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace | Wichita Falls, TX | $17,500 | 2025 | Religion |
| Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $17,325 | 2025 | Crime |
| Child Care Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | $17,050 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Hope Center Ministries | Wichita Falls, TX | $17,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
St Mary's Catholic Church
$250,000Religion
Highland Park United Methodist Church
$150,000Religion
Grace Church
$116,900Religion
Camp Fire North Texas
$92,100Youth Development
MSU Texas - University Advancement
$68,827Educational
First Presbyterian Church
$62,800Religion
Church of the Good Shepherd
$61,500Religion
City of Lakeside City
$54,153Public, Society Benefit, Government
First Baptist Church - WF
$52,300Religion
Texas Community Counseling
$44,000Human Services
Grace Ministries
$42,900Human Services
Wichita Christian School
$41,950Educational
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
$41,200Religion
Community Health Care Center
$38,950Health, Medical
Wichita Falls ISD Foundation Inc
$36,544Educational
Friends of Ag Science
$35,278Educational
Olney Education Foundation
$35,000Educational
SBM Education Inc
$35,000Educational
Wichita County Heritage Society
$34,850Arts, Culture
Northwest Texas Council of Boy Scouts of America
$33,300Youth Development
MSU Foundation
$31,000Educational
First Christian Church
$29,490Religion
Chesterton Academy
$28,800Educational
Faith Baptist Church
$27,200Religion
The Salvation Army - Local Chapter
$26,150Human Services
First United Methodist Church
$24,209Religion
Whispers of Hope Horse Farm
$22,300Human Services
Boys & Girls Club of Burkburnett
$21,365Youth Development
Meals on Wheels Wichita County
$20,200Food, Nutrition
ANAG Inc
$20,000Community Development
Our Lady Queen of Peace
$17,500Religion
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers Inc
$17,325Crime
Hope Center Ministries
$17,000Human Services