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GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Kansas City, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1152398
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Kansas City, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1152398
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $350.3 million across 3,975 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for its funding opportunities, primarily focusing on Missouri, Kansas, and New York. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS DONORS CREATE THEIR CHARITABLE LEGACIES, SO THEY CAN MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Total Funding Given

$350.3M

2024
Grantees funded
4K
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2.4K

Median 1st year grant
$13.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
D
Deborah Wilkerson
Board Member
J
Julie L Quirin
Board Member
M
Maureen Mahoney
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Kansas, and New York. 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 GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 2,410 grants, totaling nearly $350.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3,980 grantees. Recent grantees include KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, The Kansas University Endowment Association, and POWERHOUSE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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