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Est.

1950

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

UMKC TRUSTEES is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in their funding process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with UMKC TRUSTEES can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROMOTE & ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY.
Total Funding Given
$248.2K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$257.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$187.9K
P
Philip Bixby
Board Member
D
David Brain
Board Member
J
Jonathan Baum
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UMKC TRUSTEES?
No. UMKC TRUSTEES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UMKC TRUSTEES give?
UMKC TRUSTEES primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. 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 UMKC TRUSTEES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UMKC TRUSTEES fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $258 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UMKC TRUSTEES make each year?
In 2025, UMKC TRUSTEES awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $248 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UMKC TRUSTEES fund recently?
In 2025, UMKC TRUSTEES awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include UMKC FOUNDATION and CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TR. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UMKC TRUSTEES?
UMKC TRUSTEES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.