Bra Couture KC
Provide funding for under or uninsured cancer patients.
Bra Couture KC at a glance
In short: Bra Couture KC gave $236K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,500
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,250
- -35.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,250
- Total assets
- $241,368
- +1112.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bra Couture KC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Kansas Health System ($80K). Together the top 6 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bra Couture KC gives
- Giving grew 1470% 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 $15K (2021) to $245K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $236K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Kansas Health System Westwood, KS | Programs that specifically target uninsured/underinsured men and women cancer patients with lymphedema. | $80,000 |
| University Health Kansas City, MO | Cancer Care items for uninsured men and women cancer patients. | $55,000 |
| The Research Foundation of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Cancer Care items for uninsured men and women cancer patients. | $35,500 |
| Samuel U Rodgers Health Kansas City, MO | Free Mammogram Screenings, including diagnostics. | $35,000 |
| Cancer Action Inc Overland Park, KS | Cancer Care Items for uninsured men and women cancer patients. | $20,000 |
| Liberty Hospital Foundation Liberty, MO | Cancer Care Items for uninsured men and women cancer patients. | $10,000 |
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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 | $241,368 | $525,972 | $387,264 | $235,500 | 6 | $95 |
| 2023 | $19,909 | $350,534 | $405,555 | $245,000 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $64,066 | $538,920 | $521,121 | $245,000 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $41,029 | $110,426 | $124,433 | $15,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $57,022 | $180,476 | $155,264 | $55,000 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | $29,931 | $362,426 | $437,580 | $189,700 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Bra Couture KC
Based on IRS filings
Bra Couture KC is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lees Summit, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $241K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $236K. Net investment income was $95.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bra Couture KC is led by Sharon A. Payne, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon A. Payne
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$75K (2019) → $90K (2024)
Gary Williamson
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Poor
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnna Meyer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Kenny
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karolyn Dreiling
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lacey Fisher
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Mullins
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Edney
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Smith
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Pabla MD
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Harris
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Amy Bradshaw (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Julie Terry (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Darron Story (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Kaufman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Meiners (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mindy Lallier (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rita Hoop (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susanne Hoffman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia Olavarria (2019–2020) — Board Member
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 $90K, to Sharon Payne (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bra Couture KC
How much does Bra Couture KC give each year?
Bra Couture KC gave $236K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $245K across 4 grants.
What is Bra Couture KC's typical grant size?
Bra Couture KC's median grant in 2024 was $35,250, and its average grant was $39,250, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bra Couture KC give grants?
Bra Couture KC gives mostly in Missouri: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does Bra Couture KC give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Bra Couture KC's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bra Couture KC's largest grantees?
Bra Couture KC's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Kansas Health System ($80,000), University Health ($55,000) and The Research Foundation of Kansas City ($35,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bra Couture KC?
Bra Couture KC reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $526K.
What is Bra Couture KC?
Bra Couture KC is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lees Summit, MO. It holds $241K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Bra Couture KC's EIN?
Bra Couture KC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3659903. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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