The Kansas University Endowment Association
AI Summary
The Kansas University Endowment Association is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $444.5M in total grants paid across 2 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
University support
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Kansas University Alumni Association dba KU Alumni Association
Lawrence, KS
$55.4M
3%
Ad Astra Education Foundation
Overland Park, KS
$1.5M
< 1%
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- 2 grantees
- 47 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Kansas University Endowment Association?
No. The Kansas University Endowment Association does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Kansas University Endowment Association give?
The Kansas University Endowment Association primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas and 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 The Kansas University Endowment Association’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Kansas University Endowment Association fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Kansas University Endowment Association make each year?
In 2024, The Kansas University Endowment Association awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $274 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Kansas University Endowment Association fund recently?
In 2024, The Kansas University Endowment Association awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include The Kansas University Alumni Association dba KU Alumni Association and Ad Astra Education Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Kansas University Endowment Association?
The Kansas University Endowment Association does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.