Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation
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Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation gave $171K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,921
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,365
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,862
- Total assets
- $58,116
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (84% 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 Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation
Who Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Thomas More ($61K). Together the top 8 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 48 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2020) to $326K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Kansas City, MO | General Support | $60,751 |
| The Dream Factory Kansas City, MO | General Support | $26,086 |
| Bags of Fun Kansas City, MO | General Support | $21,076 |
| Teamsmile North Kansas City, MO | General Support | $18,302 |
| Kids TLC Olathe, KS | General Support | $17,422 |
| Midwest Animal Rescue Mission, KS | General Support | $10,440 |
| Charlie's House Kansas City, MO | General Support | $8,844 |
| Temple Made Foundation Lees Summit, MO | General Support | $8,000 |
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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 | $58,116 | $272,467 | $329,079 | $170,921 | 8 | $1,197 |
| 2023 | $80,344 | $359,794 | $491,982 | $274,862 | 8 | $20,228 |
| 2022 | $200,248 | $540,868 | $457,660 | $326,422 | 10 | $1,658 |
| 2021 | $118,274 | $410,013 | $346,577 | $241,406 | 11 | $636 |
| 2020 | $56,372 | $208,568 | $192,462 | $115,844 | 11 | $-392 |
About Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation is led by Leslie Humphrey, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Humphrey
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bob Fescoe
Director & Vice
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carrie Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Euston
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin Peters
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jasper Mirable
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerome Anselmo
Director & Executive
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Humphrey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Anselmo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Anselmo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nick Paradise
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Greenberg
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maeghan Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steve Bessenbacher
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julie Sano
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $73K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jimmy Bergner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Alexiou (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dena Hubbard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Knopke (2020) — Director
- Former: Tisha De Marteau (2020) — Director
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 $73K, to Julie Sano (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation
How much does Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation give each year?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation gave $171K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $275K across 8 grants.
What is Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,862, and its average grant was $21,365, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation give grants?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants).
Does Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Thomas More ($60,751), The Dream Factory ($26,086) and Bags of Fun ($21,076), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $272K.
What is Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3698163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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