PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC
AI Summary
PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Kansas City. With a total of $1.8 million in grants paid to 43 grantees in the 2024 filing year, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
Partners People in Progress operates a thrift store, Blessings Abound, which is a not for profit which serves the metro Kansas City community by selling and redistributing donated merchandise. Grants are issued to area not for profits to provide funds for them to assist those in need.
Cause Areas
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Financial services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY
Kansas City, MO
$3.4M
48%

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC
Kansas City, MO
$1M
14%
THE LUTHERAN MISSION OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY, MO
$576K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC?
No. PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC give?
PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Kansas, and Minnesota. 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 PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC make each year?
In 2024, PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC fund recently?
In 2024, PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY, OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC, and THE LUTHERAN MISSION OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD OF GREATER KANSAS CITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC?
PARTNERS PEOPLE IN PROGRESS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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