What is the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation?
The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization overseeing a pool of charitable funds for the long-term benefit of Wichita Falls and surrounding communities. These funds are used to respond to area needs and to sustain nonprofit organizations and institutions through grants. Assets of the Community Foundation exceed $100 million, and more than $146M in grants and scholarships have been awarded by the Community Foundation since its inception in 1999.
By giving through the WFACF, individuals like you have made a lasting impact in our region, addressing issues including animal welfare, arts and culture, education, health and human services, historic preservation, and the environment.
In our role as convener, facilitator, collaborator, and educator, we work directly with donors, nonprofits, local government, the business community, and other partners in philanthropy to inspire and enact long-term solutions for our communities’ most pressing problems.
How do I donate to the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation?
Donations can be made directly to a WFACF fund by clicking here. Donations can also be made by check, cash, credit card or through wire transfers.
2633 Plaza Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Call 940.766.0829 for wiring instructions.
I want to set up a fund at the Community Foundation. How do I do that?
We will walk you through the process to ensure you get set up with the right fund for your charitable goals. You can submit a form here, or you can give us a call at 940.766.0829.
If you prefer, you can also come by our office at 2633 Plaza Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. We are open Monday-Thursday from 8AM - 4:30PM and on Fridays from 8AM until 3PM. During the months of June, July, and August, we close on Fridays at 12PM.
If I don’t want to set up a fund, but I want to donate to the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, what are the needs?
There are 10 community funds established by the Community Foundation that accept donations. These community funds are as follows:
Animals, Arts, Community Grants, Disaster, Education, Environment, Health, Seniors, Volunteer Fire Department, and Youth.
Additionally, there are a great number of Agency and Designated Funds that accept donations. You can view the funds accepting donations here. If your favorite nonprofit doesn’t have a fund at the Community Foundation, a fund could be initiated for the nonprofit's benefit by you or anyone in the community. You can also make a charitable bequest in your will to leave monies to a fund at the Community Foundation.
How do I establish a charitable fund that will go into effect after I pass?
The Community Foundation can work with you to initiate a Legacy Fund. This Fund will be established to reflect your wishes, and when you pass, the Fund will populate based on your will to support causes that you care about the most.
What is the benefit to having a fund at the Community Foundation versus establishing my own private foundation?
Establishing a fund at the Community Foundation takes work off of your plate, and in most cases, is less expensive. Our team handles all administrative work required (tax receipts, acknowledgements, due diligence and check processing), the Community Foundation adheres to annual audits, and is accredited by the Community Foundations National Standards (CFNS).
Additionally, there is no mandatory payout requirement and donors receive a higher tax deductions when giving charitably through a public foundation, such as the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation.
