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Kansas City foundations

There are 1,267 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Kansas City metro area, including the cities of Kansas City, Lenexa, and Overland Park within the states of Kansas and Missouri. Combined, these Kansas City metro foundations employ 666 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $19 billion.
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Types of foundations in Kansas City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
948
 
$2,063,672,880
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
154
 
$2,350,413,317
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
37
 
$1,742,316
Community foundations
 
35
 
$491,732,241
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
11
 
$3,716,902
Corporate foundations
 
7
 
$10,622,033
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$755,274
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$0
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$321,457
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Job trends for Kansas City foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
706
1-10
 
67
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Kansas City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
613
$250k to $1M
 
135
$1M to $5M
 
71
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of foundations in Kansas City

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1-20 of 1,267

The Signatry / Servant Foundation

The Signatry / Servant Foundation inspires biblical generosity, empowering families to impact global issues through donor advised funds and innovative charitable tools.
Revenue
$592.3m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
89
EIN
43-1890105
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Health Foundation / Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation (TMC)

To transform the health and wellness of our community through philanthropy by raising funds and friends for the benefit of Truman Medical Centers.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
6
EIN
43-1194064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sunderland Foundation

The Sunderland Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, KS whose mission is: The Sunderland Foundation is a private foundation that grants money to Children's Mercy Hospital.
Revenue
$58.0m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
2
EIN
44-6011082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kao Family Foundation

The Kao Family Foundation is a private foundation that supports Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It made 21 grants last year and is located in Olathe, KS.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$98.0m
Employees
1
EIN
20-2014620
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation provides scholarships and financial assistance to students, and supports services for low- and modest-income individuals who need access to postsecondary education.
Revenue
$173.8m
Assets
$2.4b
Employees
102
EIN
43-6064859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200

William T Kemper Charitable Trust 100152 is a private foundation located in Kansas City, MO. The trustees are Umb Bank N A and John Mariner Kemper. The trust made 41 grants last year. Grantees include American Royal Association.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$32.3m
Employees
1
EIN
43-6362480
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DeBruce Foundation

The DeBruce Foundation was established by Kansas City business and civic leader Paul DeBruce. The foundation focuses on expanding opportunity in Kansas City and at the national level.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
13
EIN
43-1484142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Impact Foundation / Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc

Investing Charitable capital to create economic, social, and spiritual transformation. Investing chariable capital to create economic, social, and spritual transformation.
Revenue
$142.1m
Assets
$112.4m
Employees
11
EIN
47-3574130
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF)

Truman Heartland Community Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of people living in eastern Jackson County, MO.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$91.6m
Employees
9
EIN
43-1482136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Patterson Family Foundation

The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson through collaborations in health care, education and rural communities.
Revenue
$1.2b
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
6
EIN
20-7550081
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Kansas City

Improving lives by mobilizing community resources through eviction prevention and other programs. United Way of Greater Kansas City.
Revenue
$35.6m
Assets
$38.4m
Employees
105
EIN
44-0545812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation helps donors create their charitable legacies and give to charity through donor-advised funds and other charitable investment accounts. Deborah Wilkerson manages the foundation.
Revenue
$462.1m
Assets
$2.8b
Employees
124
EIN
43-1152398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Patterson Family Foundation / Lindsey Patterson Smith Ttee

The Patterson Family Foundation uplifts rural communities through healthcare, education, and economic opportunity.
Revenue
$211.2m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
7
EIN
37-6714807
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation

The Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds various nonprofits. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$270.9m
Employees
7
EIN
43-1460787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation

The Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation in Smithville, MO, funds education excellence through grants, scholarships, and sponsorships, awarding $60,000 last year.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$350.2m
Employees
18
EIN
81-4698720
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee

William T. Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee is a private foundation nonprofit located in Kansas City, MO. The foundation makes 145 grants a year to grantees which include Pembroke Hill School.
Revenue
$14.7m
Assets
$272.0m
Employees
3
EIN
43-6345116
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation

Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation supports efforts in the areas of post-secondary business, entrepreneurship education, healthcare, social services, education for low-income, underserved youth, visual and performing arts, and Jewish organizations.
Revenue
$30.2m
Assets
$612.1m
Employees
5
EIN
45-4047901
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hall Family Foundation

The Hall Family Foundation enhances life in Greater Kansas City by investing in innovative community solutions and supporting students through scholarships.
Revenue
$51.1m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
1
EIN
44-6006291
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Badger Creek Corporation

The Badger Creek Foundation primarily funds the acquisition of land for preservation purposes. The Ghost Lake Corporation was a grantee of the foundation last year.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
4
EIN
20-1210921
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dreiseszun Family Foundation

The Dreiseszun Family Foundation is a private foundation that makes cash contributions to charitable organizations. Last year, it made 69 grants, including to Temple Sinai. It is located in Overland Park, KS.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$111.8m
Employees
0
EIN
48-1021776
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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