THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS THE DURWOOD FOUNDATION'S SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. THE DURWOOD FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO GKCCF TO SUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITIES FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON INCREASING QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA IN ORDER TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. IN 2022, THE DURWOOD FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 25 ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH-AGE 5.