Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable TR is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It makes charitable contributions to preselected nonprofit organizations, with its filing describing donations related to medical research, religious organizations, and animal rights protection.
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr gave $38K across 169 grants in 2024 (avg $225.308), mostly in Missouri. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,077
- +66.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 169
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $56,996
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (73 of 121, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (75% 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 Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr
- 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: 115 E 58Th St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Phone: (816) 285-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KC Jazz Alive ($12K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
586 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 586 grants of 586 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri recipients received 75% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Colorado (6%), Kentucky (5%), Kansas (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 169 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 73 of 121 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $143; repeat grants $576. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $88 repeat.
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 $16K (2022) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 169 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Parks Foundation Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| KC Jazz Alive Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| KC Jazz Alive Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| KC Jazz Alive Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| KC Jazz Alive Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Aaep Foundation (DBA the Foundation Lexington, KY | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| UNC Foundation Greeley, CO | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| KC Jazz Alive Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Folly Theater Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $1,200 |
| Kansas City Blues Rugby Football CL Kansas City, MO | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,996 | $40,159 | $38,077 | $38,077 | 169 | $38,077 | $1,159 |
| 2023 | $54,783 | $31,994 | $22,927 | $22,926 | 108 | $22,926 | $788 |
| 2022 | $45,716 | $26,906 | $15,849 | $15,849 | 85 | $15,849 | $90 |
| 2021 | $34,659 | $26,691 | $23,825 | $23,450 | 132 | $23,450 | $437 |
| 2020 | $31,834 | $24,023 | $23,025 | $22,700 | 92 | — | $23 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as donations to nonprofit organizations relating to medical research, religious organizations, and animal rights protection. Its 2024 recipients also included organizations working in other areas: for example, Ability KC says its mission is to provide medical, therapeutic, educational, and vocational services to people with disabilities; the American Jazz Museum describes its work as research, exhibition, education, and performance; and Kansas City Pet Project describes its work in lifesaving programs and services for pets and people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 169 grants totaling $38,077. Grants ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $50. Among the largest were $5,000 to Kansas City Parks Foundation; four grants of $2,500 each to KC Jazz Alive; $2,000 each to AAEP Foundation and UNC Foundation; and $1,200 to Folly Theater. It also gave $1,000 each to Kansas City Blues Rugby Football Club and Midtown KC Now.
Other 2024 recipients included Ability KC ($500), the American Jazz Museum ($300), NAMI National ($100), the American Heart Association ($100), Connections to Success ($100), the National Kidney Foundation ($100), and Kansas City Pet Project ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon McGraw and Wendy McGraw as trustees.
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon McGraw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy McGraw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr
How much does Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr give each year?
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr gave $38K across 169 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 108 grants.
What is Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $50, and its average grant was $225, across 169 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr that year got $143 on average.
Where does Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr give grants?
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr gives mostly in Missouri: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (6%) and Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (62 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Kansas City, KS (5 grants).
Who are Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include KC Jazz Alive ($11,500 across 5 grants), Kansas City Parks Foundation ($5,000) and Midtown KC Now ($2,566 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr?
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr reported $57K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What does Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as donations to nonprofit organizations relating to medical research, religious organizations, and animal rights protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr?
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 Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's EIN?
Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1853059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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