E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It made 10 grants totaling $865,000 in 2024, with recipients including organizations working in agriculture education, community development, housing, health care, and the arts.
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community at a glance
In short: E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community gave $865K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $865,000
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,500
- +171.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $10,056,345
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (99% 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 E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community
- 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) 860-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Royal Association ($300K). Together the top 10 received $865K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 115 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 1% to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $83K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $536K (2022) to $898K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $865K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Royal Association Kansas City, MO | Capital Campaign | $300,000 |
| DTC Community Development Inc Kansas City, MO | 670 South Loop Project | $200,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Kansas and Missouri Ballwin, MO | Wish in Perpetuity | $150,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Synergy Forest Hill Village | $75,000 |
| Guadalupe Centers Kansas City, MO | In Honor of Lisa Lopez | $50,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | 2024-2025 SEASON | $25,000 |
| The Phoenix Family Housing Corporation Kansas City, MO | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc Kansas City, MO | 60TH Anniversary Season | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Middle America I Kansas City, KS | Access to Opportunity | $10,000 |
| St Lukes Foundation Kansas City, MO | Heartland Gala 2024 | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,056,345 | $1,809,752 | $1,047,390 | $865,000 | 10 | $947,002 | $1,764,511 | $1,030,583 |
| 2023 | $9,231,468 | $1,466,186 | $968,538 | $795,500 | 25 | $864,971 | $1,345,039 | $897,739 |
| 2022 | $8,743,245 | $1,301,096 | $681,608 | $535,500 | 29 | $605,874 | $1,278,650 | $891,544 |
| 2021 | $8,044,501 | $403,933 | $1,047,783 | $898,000 | 36 | $968,102 | $307,556 | $922,849 |
| 2020 | $8,699,086 | $672,824 | $868,663 | $734,000 | 15 | — | $598,248 | $754,074 |
| 2019 | $8,901,814 | $969,987 | $788,330 | $664,600 | 31 | — | $880,824 | $778,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of activities. For example, American Royal Association describes its mission as leading in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. DTC Community Development Inc. says it works to improve Kansas City’s downtown and urban core and promote social welfare. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions include supporting Latino communities through education and cultural events, providing on-site support in low-income housing communities, and creating opera and theatre experiences.
Grantmaking
The foundation gave $865,000 through 10 grants in 2024. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $37,500. Its largest grants were $300,000 to American Royal Association for a capital campaign, $200,000 to DTC Community Development Inc. for the 670 South Loop Project, and $150,000 to Make-A-Wish Kansas and Missouri for “Wish in Perpetuity.” Other grants included $75,000 to Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for Synergy Forest Hill Village and $50,000 to Guadalupe Centers in honor of Lisa Lopez.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
UMB Bank N.A. was listed as co-trustee on the 2024 filing.
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's only listed officer is UMB Bank N A, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
UMB Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$119K (2019) → $160K (2024)
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 $160K, to UMB Bank N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community
How much does E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community give each year?
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community gave $865K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $796K across 25 grants.
What is E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's typical grant size?
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $86,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community that year got $83K on average.
Where does E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community give grants?
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community gives mostly in Missouri: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (8 grants).
Does E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's largest grantees?
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's largest 2024 grantees include American Royal Association ($300,000), DTC Community Development Inc ($200,000) and Make-a-Wish Kansas and Missouri ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community?
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $947K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of activities. For example, American Royal Association describes its mission as leading in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community?
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 E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's EIN?
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6483356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 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 2019–2024
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