Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600
The Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including performing arts, museums, education, agriculture, health research, and community learning.
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 at a glance
In short: Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 gave $1.7M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Missouri. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,695,000
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,064
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,642,175
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (21 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Umb Bank Na P O Box 415044 M/S, Kansas City, MO 64141-6692
Phone: (816) 860-1933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Zoo Inc of KC MO ($150K). Together the top 10 received $970K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 239 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 12% to California, and 12% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 47 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Zoo Inc of KC MO Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Liberty Memorial Association Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Umkc Bloch School of Business Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $110,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Association Kansas City, KS | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Kemper Museum Operating Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| American Royal Association Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Umkc Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 43-6380792.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,642,175 | $3,384,370 | $2,130,214 | $1,695,000 | 47 | $1,793,206 | $3,061,010 | $2,299,247 |
| 2023 | $28,658,896 | $2,452,448 | $2,044,919 | $1,657,600 | 45 | $1,744,650 | $2,177,107 | $1,999,701 |
| 2022 | $28,170,322 | $2,511,022 | $1,751,187 | $1,424,000 | 48 | $1,499,092 | $1,522,507 | $1,983,645 |
| 2021 | $27,480,042 | $3,123,160 | $2,022,464 | $1,618,786 | 47 | $1,707,216 | $2,804,546 | $2,054,070 |
| 2020 | $26,383,250 | $266,187 | $2,123,419 | $1,802,286 | 52 | — | $517,619 | $1,806,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several fields. For example, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts says it enriches community life through performing arts experiences, programs, and education; the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art says it exhibits, collects, and engages visitors in a free and welcoming environment. The American Royal Association describes its mission as leading in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement, while Union Station Kansas City says it preserves its historic monument, inspires lifelong learning, and creates community memories.
Other 2024 recipients included the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, whose scientists study the immune system to promote human health and prevent disease; the Kansas City Art Institute, which educates artists and designers; the UMKC Foundation, which supports academic programs and educational opportunities at the University of Missouri–Kansas City; and Agriculture Future of America, which builds bridges for young leaders in food and agriculture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $1,695,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $150,000 each to Friends of the Zoo Inc. of KC, Liberty Memorial Association, and Stanford University. Other notable awards included $110,000 to the UMKC Bloch School of Business; $100,000 each to Kansas University Endowment Association and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; and $60,000 to Kemper Museum Operating Foundation. The listed grants were designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists UMB Bank N.A., Peter Brown Lathrop and Gage, and Barton J. Cohen as co-trustees.
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barton J. Cohen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $63K (2024)
Peter Brown Lathrop And Gage
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $63K (2024)
UMB Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$208K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to UMB Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600
How much does Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 give each year?
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 gave $1.7M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 45 grants.
What is Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's typical grant size?
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,064, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 that year got $42K on average.
Where does Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 give grants?
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 gives mostly in Missouri: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (12%) and Kansas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (38 grants) and Overland Park, KS (3 grants).
Does Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's largest grantees?
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Zoo Inc of KC MO ($150,000), Liberty Memorial Association ($150,000) and Stanford University ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600?
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's EIN?
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6380792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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