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Kansas City private foundations

There are 959 private foundations 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 private foundations employ 214 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $12 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Kansas City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
959
 
$2,293,455,402
Corporate foundations
 
8
 
$10,562,961
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Sizes of private foundations in Kansas City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
520
$250k to $1M
 
109
$1M to $5M
 
59
$5M to $25M
 
17
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Kansas City

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KC People's Fund

The KC Peoples Fund is a private foundation nonprofit organization located in Kansas City, MO that is supported by The Sunderland Foundation.
Revenue
$25.6m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
1
EIN
93-3011249
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
$68.4m
Assets
$926.1m
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)

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)

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)

Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904

Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 100189 is a private foundation located in Kansas City, MO. Its grantees include Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and it made 33 grants last year. Its trustees are Umb Bank, Alexander Kemper, Heather K Miller.
Revenue
$8.9m
Assets
$31.7m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7279896
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts

Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation located in Kansas City, MO that made 65 grants last year. Grantees include Kansas City Symphony. Trustees are Commerce Bankinv MGMT, Commerce Bankcharity Office, Commerce Bankcharity MGMT.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$52.5m
Employees
2
EIN
43-6313811
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
$206.3m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
7
EIN
37-6714807
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
$285.0m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4698720
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
$22.7m
Assets
$277.8m
Employees
7
EIN
43-1460787
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Sosland Foundation

The Sosland Foundation is a private foundation located in Kansas City, MO. It was established in 1976 and holds total assets of $61,436,234.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$53.9m
Employees
1
EIN
44-6007129
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
$6.8m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
4
EIN
20-1210921
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
$34.3m
Assets
$288.5m
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
$41.6m
Assets
$650.5m
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)

Real World Initiatives

Real World Initiatives is a private foundation in Kansas City, MO, which was founded in 2024 and most recently had $6,633,849 in revenue and eight employees.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
8
EIN
93-1424092
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
$26.7m
Assets
$132.3m
Employees
0
EIN
48-1021776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stowers Foundation

Stowers Foundation is a private foundation in Leawood, KS whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is Wendy B. Marvin.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$88.9m
Employees
0
EIN
32-6176805
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - Trustee

The Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Leawood, KS. Its purpose is irc section 103 tax-exempt interest, and its grantees include Johnson County Community College. It made 40 grants last year.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$95.6m
Employees
0
EIN
26-6095573
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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