Frank & Betty Hedrick Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on community service, human services, education, women's empowerment, and health charities, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and local educational institutions. The foundation primarily serves a diverse range of nonprofits that operate in these sectors, with a notable emphasis on local community organizations. While it is based in Kansas, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established nonprofit that already has a connection to the foundation or to a current grantee, or a locally known Wichita organization or nationally recognized charity whose mission aligns with prior recipients.
Good Fit
- • A referral or existing relationship with a board member or a current grantee.
- • Organizational mission matching prior grantees (community service, education, health, or women’s initiatives).
- • Capacity to manage one-time or single-year grants in the $1,000–$25,000 range.
- • Local presence or demonstrable ties to Wichita/Kansas or a compelling case for out-of-state impact that resonates with the foundation.
Geography
Observed grants span multiple states; the latest year paid four recipients across four different states, though earlier years showed heavier concentration in Kansas.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a small set of four independent grantees, and the three-year history includes more recipients (nine in 2022), indicating some breadth but a recent consolidation and financial concentration toward one large grantee.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected organizations and no public application route or contact details were provided; filings do show an occasional new grantee, but entry appears invitation- or referral-driven rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
