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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Overland Park, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-6049281
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

Overland Park, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-6049281
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1959

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Kansas City area, having awarded $15.4 million to 493 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF TZEDAKAH & THE PURSUIT OF TIKKUN OLAM BY SERVING AS THE CENTRAL RESOURCE & ADVOCATE FOR PLANNED GIVING/ENDOWMENTS IN THE KC JEWISH COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given

$15.4M

2024
Grantees funded
493
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

559

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Lauren Mattleman Hoopes
Board Member
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Robert Palan
Board Member
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Linda Lyon
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY?
No. JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY give?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, Missouri, 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 JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY make each year?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY awarded about 560 grants, totaling nearly $15.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY fund recently?
In 2024, JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY awarded grants to about 430 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY, and VILLAGE SHALOM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY?
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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