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

KANSAS CITY, MO, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
26-0840496
•
•
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The UMKC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $28.5 million in grants in 2023, primarily to a single grantee. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways to connect with the foundation can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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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.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIASTOLE-HOSPITAL HILL INC
$702.9K
< 1%
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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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