SCHOOL SMART KC INC
AI Summary
SCHOOL SMART KC INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Kansas City. In the 2024 filing year, the organization paid out a total of $4.4 million across 62 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$4.9M
12%

KANSAS CITY TEACHER RESIDENCY INC % CHARLES KING
$4.8M
12%

ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE
$3.2M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$34.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$96.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCHOOL SMART KC INC?
No. SCHOOL SMART KC INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCHOOL SMART KC INC give?
SCHOOL SMART KC INC primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, New York, and Kansas. 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 SCHOOL SMART KC INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCHOOL SMART KC INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SCHOOL SMART KC INC make each year?
In 2024, SCHOOL SMART KC INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCHOOL SMART KC INC fund recently?
In 2024, SCHOOL SMART KC INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, KANSAS CITY TEACHER RESIDENCY INC % CHARLES KING, and ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCHOOL SMART KC INC?
SCHOOL SMART KC INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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