Les And Sissy Donovan Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing assistance to families in need, healthcare for the underprivileged, and addressing issues such as hunger and childhood cancer. The foundation supports a range of organizations, including food banks, health clinics, and programs for victims of domestic violence and child abuse. It emphasizes community welfare and empowerment, particularly for vulnerable populations, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. The foundation primarily operates within Kansas, reflecting a strong commitment to local community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized charities working in Kansas—especially Wichita-area human services, hunger relief, faith-based ministries, clinics, and local schools—preferably with an existing relationship or local introduction.
Good Fit
- • Located in Kansas or providing services to the Wichita area.
- • Programs focused on food relief, general human services, healthcare for the needy, youth development, or faith-based education.
- • Requesting modest grants in the ~$2k–$6k range for program or general support.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from a local intermediary or previous grantee.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly local: about 84% of dollars went to in-state recipients and many top grants are to Wichita-area organizations, with only a small share to other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a moderate number of distinct independent recipients each year (20 in 2022, 18 in 2023, 10 in 2024), spanning food banks, clinics, schools and faith-based groups, though the same recipients recur across years.
New Applicants
Across three years the foundation shows returning grantees with no recorded new recipients, and filings state only preselected applicants are accepted, so unsolicited new entrants are unlikely to be funded.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
