How to apply
Formal application packet may be requested from pam regehr at pregehr@fidelitybank.com or through the website www.fidelitybank.com Contact: Fidelity Bank Foundation, Po Box 1007, Wichita, Ks, 3162687292, PREGEHR@FIDELITYBANK.COM Deadlines: Requests are considered bi-monthly with deadlines of feb 1, apr 1, jun 1, aug 1, oct 1, dec 1 Restrictions: Applicants will be limited to those with a connection to the following geographical areas: Wichita, kansas city, oklahoma city and tulsa
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Public Schools FoundationWichita, KS | West high cafe, #1 of 1 | $110K |
| Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick CountyWichita, KS | Opening doors campaign, #1 of 5 | $100K |
| Hope EnterpriseWichita, KS | Duplex equity and emergency shelter fund, #1 of 1 | $100K |
| Wichita Metro Crime CommissionWichita, KS | First responder health & wellness center, #1 of 5 | $100K |
| ShowerupSpring Hill, TN | Shower trailer refurbishment and mobile laundry unit, #1 of 1 | $95K |
| HeartspringWichita, KS | Possibility ignited capital campaign, #1 of 3 | $83K |
| Down Syndrome Society of WichitaWichita, KS | Learning kitchen, #1 of 1 | $75K |
| Family Promise of Greater WichitaWichita, KS | Shelter diversion pilot program, #1 of 1 | $72K |
| Empower EvergreenWichita, KS | Empower nomar project, #1 of 4 | $70K |
| Wichita Children's HomeWichita, KS | Crossroads shelter for roof repairs, food, clothing, #1 of 1 | $70K |
| Kvc HospitalsOlathe, KS | Turf and playscape project, #1 of 1 | $65K |
| Wichita Family Crisis CenterWichita, KS | Wfcc emergency shelter, #5 of 5 | $60K |
| Hopenet IncWichita, KS | Poverty reduction program, #1 of 3 | $50K |
| Kansas Food BankWichita, KS | Emergency assistance, #1 of 1 | $50K |
| Orpheum Performing Arts CenterWichita, KS | Second century campaign, #2 of 3 | $50K |
| Wsu Tech FoundationWichita, KS | Expanding the national center for aviation training, #1 of 5 | $50K |
| Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation ServicesWichita, KS | Replacement entry gate, #1 of 1 | $40K |
| Music Theatre WichitaWichita, KS | Beyond the stage campaign, #1 of 5 | $40K |
| AbilitypointWichita, KS | To the point building campaign, #1 of 3 | $25K |
| Humankind MinistriesWichita, KS | Forward together capital campaign, #1 of 5 | $25K |
| Sedgwick County Zoological Society IncWichita, KS | Our growing herd capital campaign, #1 of 4 | $25K |
| Starkey IncWichita, KS | Building lives campaign - university homes, #2 of 2 | $25K |
| The Wichita Public Library FoundationWichita, KS | The neighborhood library campaign, #1 of 4 | $25K |
| Exploration PlaceWichita, KS | Ep2 initiative, #3 of 5 | $20K |
| Girl Scouts of Kansas HeartlandWichita, KS | Starwoods activity center, #2 of 5 | $20K |
| Wichita FoundationWichita, KS | Staffing the foundation's future, #2 of 4 | $20K |
| Guadalupe ClinicWichita, KS | Medical equipment, #1 of 1 | $16K |
| Kansas Public Telecommunications ServiceWichita, KS | Programming support, #1 of 1 | $15K |
| Central Plains Health Care PartnershipWichita, KS | Project access, #1 of 1 | $15K |
| Envision FoundationWichita, KS | Art gallery/engagement center, #3 of 5 | $10K |
| Friends of the Kansas Wildlife Exhibit IncWichita, KS | Riverside park pagoda rehabilitation project, #1 of 1 | $10K |
| Ks Children's FoundationWichita, KS | Music therapy for pediatric patients, #1 of 1 | $10K |
| League 42 FoundationWichita, KS | `baseball program, #2 of 2 | $10K |
| Wichita Kansas Intertribal Warrior SocietyWichita, KS | Tipi covers/poles for tipi village #1 of 1 | $10K |
| Youth HorizonsWichita, KS | New furniture for boys home, #1 of 1 | $9,500 |
| Amazing Grace Discipleship MinistriesWichita, KS | Drive and thrive, #1 of 1 | $7,588 |
| CASA of Oklahoma CountyOklahoma City, OK | Program support/volunteer training, #1 of 1 | $5,000 |
| Fosteradopt ConnectIndependence, MO | Direct client support, #1 of 1 | $5,000 |
| Ku School of MedicineWichita, KS | Wichita department of psychiatry, #4 of 5 | $5,000 |
| Wichita Animal Action LeagueWichita, KS | Spay it forward, #1 of 1 | $3,500 |
| Children FIRST Ceo KansasWichita, KS | Getting ahead/staying ahead, #1 of 1 | $2,500 |
| United Way of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OK | 2024 corporate campaign pledge, #1 of 1 | $2,500 |
| Wichita Symphony SocietyWichita, KS | Youth orchestra, #1 of 1 | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK | 2024 corporate campaign pledge, #1 of 1 | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO | 2024 corporate campaign pledge, #1 of 1 | $1,000 |
By state: Kansas 39 · Tennessee 1 · Oklahoma 3 · Missouri 2
About this foundation
The Fidelity Bank Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, administered in care of Pam Regehr, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Fidelity Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Formal application packet may be requested from pam regehr at pregehr@fidelitybank.com or through the website www.fidelitybank.com Deadlines: Requests are considered bi-monthly with deadlines of feb 1, apr 1, jun 1, aug 1, oct 1, dec 1.
How much does The Fidelity Bank Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 45 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does The Fidelity Bank Foundation give?
Kansas (39 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Oklahoma (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Wichita that accept applications
All in Kansas| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwane L and Velma Lunt Wallacesince 1989 | Wichita, KS | $3.8M59 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $56M |
| Rudd Foundationsince 1995 | Wichita, KS | $2.0M155 grants · 2024 | $7,085 | Yes | $36M |
| K T Wiedemann Foundation Incsince 1960 | Wichita, KS | $476K31 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $21M |
| Koch Family Foundationsince 1955 | Wichita, KS | $2.3M534 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $20M |