Bionexus KC
We inspire thinkers from different disciplines to combine their efforts for a common purpose: healthcare innovation. From bioinformatics to cancer research and beyond, we stimulate collaboration and help bring emerging technologies from concept to reality.the kc region is a global leader at the nexus of human and animal health benefiting all our citizens and the economy. Our mission is to highlight life sciences resources and their value to the community through collaboration and commercialization. Bionexus KC creates opportunities at the nexus of:-human and animal health-urban and rural health-academia and industry-Kansas and Missouri
Bionexus KC at a glance
In short: Bionexus KC gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,990
- -57.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,995
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $49,995
- Total assets
- $715,684
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bionexus KC
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Bionexus KC
Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants (One Health Research Grants)
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Patton Trust Research Development Grant
Bionexus KC
Amount
$50,000 per project
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Bionexus KC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Mercy Hospital ($50K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($49,995), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bionexus KC gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $500K (2019). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $49,995 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Medical Research | $49,995 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $715,684 | $2,284,256 | $2,407,918 | $99,990 | 2 | $31,102 |
| 2023 | $799,356 | $1,530,912 | $1,857,874 | $236,782 | 4 | $30,777 |
| 2022 | $1,124,416 | $1,249,426 | $1,395,206 | $149,999 | 3 | $6,866 |
| 2021 | $1,271,065 | $1,621,548 | $1,606,215 | $417,333 | 5 | $-669 |
| 2020 | $1,256,150 | $1,037,654 | $1,556,455 | $429,966 | 4 | $20,008 |
| 2019 | $1,774,951 | $1,685,282 | $1,851,146 | $499,899 | 4 | $35,293 |
About Bionexus KC
Based on IRS filings
Bionexus KC is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $716K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bionexus KC is led by Dennis Ridenour, President & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Ridenour
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$165K (2019) → $256K (2024)
William S. Berkley
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Stecklein Flynn
Director & Digital Health Kc Consultant
Director → Director & Digital Health Kc Consultant, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$79K (2024)
Anne D. St Peter
Director
Director → Founder & Director, 2023
Founder & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Frantze
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wilkerson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Sack PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Sweat
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Stites
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Grittman
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Jeff Hargroves
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Donald Craig Brater (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Irvine O. Hockaday Jr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Madeleine M. McDonough (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony A. Simpson (2021–2023) — Managing Director & Kc Nexus Fund
- Former: Daniel Kennedy (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Keith A. Gary (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Stephen Reintjes (2019) — Director
- Former: Steven St Peter MD (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $256K, to Dennis Ridenour (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bionexus KC
How much does Bionexus KC give each year?
Bionexus KC gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $237K across 4 grants.
How large is Bionexus KC?
Bionexus KC reported $716K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Bionexus KC?
Bionexus KC is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $716K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bionexus KC operate?
Bionexus KC has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What is Bionexus KC's EIN?
Bionexus KC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1889037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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