Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation
The Edward G. and Kathryn E. Mader Foundation is a private family foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Established in 2006, the foundation was created by Kathryn in memory of her husband Edward, who passed away in 1982. The foundation continues Edward's legacy of charitable giving to the Kansas City community, building on his lifetime commitment to supporting organizations that assist local residents in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.1M
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$596K
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
36
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-11.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to the health, education, and welfare of children in Greater Kansas City. The foundation supports programs that directly benefit children through grants to nonprofit organizations serving the region.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $2,500 to $295,000. In 2024, the foundation distributed $596,204 in total grants across 27 grants to various organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Greater Kansas City, with a focus on Missouri and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,125,985
- Total Revenues: $1,178,934
- Total Expenses: $1,002,559
- Staff: 3 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,125,985 | $11,946,463 | $12,457,498 |
| Revenue | $1,178,934 | $515,485 | $590,464 |
| Expenses | $1,002,559 | $1,047,661 | $1,152,087 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $861,915 | $935,202 | $1,011,453 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,047,557 | $404,070 | $474,950 |
| Distributable Amount | $923,174 | $825,219 | $835,724 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Melissa D. Mader-Schaefer serves on the Grant Committee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $60,409 |
| MELISSA D MADER-SCHAEFER | GRANT COMMITTEE | 30 | $156,492 |
| KATHRYN D SCHAEFER | GRANT COMMITTEE | 20 | $71,124 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively grantmaking for over 23 years, having distributed more than $12 million in financial support to children's organizations in the Greater Kansas City area.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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