UMKC FOUNDATION

KANSAS CITY, MO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
26-0840496
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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KANSAS CITY, MO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
26-0840496
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2007

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The UMKC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Missouri, having paid out a total of $28.5 million in grants in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the UMKC Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

UMKC FOUNDATION'S SOLE PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY (UMKC) BY SUPPORTING (THROUGH FUNDS RAISED, HELD AND ADMINISTERED BY THE FOUNDATION) ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENHANCE UMKC OVER AND ABOVE THOSE WHICH ARE FUNDED WITH STATE SUPPORT, STUDENT FEES AND TUITION.
Total Funding Given

$28.5M

2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$207.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$193.6K
A
Amanda Davis
Board Member
F
Frank J Wewers
Board Member
C
C Mauli Agrawal PHD
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UMKC FOUNDATION?
No. UMKC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UMKC FOUNDATION give?
UMKC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UMKC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UMKC FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $208 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UMKC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, UMKC FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $28.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UMKC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UMKC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DIASTOLE-HOSPITAL HILL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UMKC FOUNDATION?
UMKC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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