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The Stowers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2025, paid $6.8M across 9 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
KANSAS CITY, MO
$14M
25%
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC
Kansas City, MO
$6M
11%
GORDON PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kansas City, MO
$5.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 23 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Stowers Foundation?
No. The Stowers Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Stowers Foundation give?
The Stowers Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Colorado, and Kansas. 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 The Stowers Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Stowers Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Stowers Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Stowers Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Stowers Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Stowers Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC, and GORDON PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Stowers Foundation?
The Stowers Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.