THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION
Kansas City, MO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
43-1484142
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Kansas City, MO, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
43-1484142
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The DeBruce Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants only by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $225K across 41 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE
$500K
12%

UMKC FOUNDATION
$303.7K
7%

The Eisenhower Foundation
$200K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION?
No. THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION give?
THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Kansas, and Oregon. 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 DEBRUCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $225 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE, UMKC FOUNDATION, and The Eisenhower Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION?
THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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