Feist Charitable Foundation
Feist Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Missouri and Kansas; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Feist Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Feist Charitable Foundation gave $419K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $419,000
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,026
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,688,664
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (13 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Feist Charitable Foundation
- 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: PO Box 419248, Kansas City, MO 64141-6248
Phone: (816) 234-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Feist Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity ($60K). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 136 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to organizations in Missouri, 13% to Kansas, and 1% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Feist Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 38 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2020) to $419K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity Independence, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $60,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | Used at the Discretion of | $35,000 |
| Don Bosco Centers Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $30,500 |
| Marion Hope Center Independence, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Academy Learning Center Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $20,000 |
| Pinnacle Winds Concert Band Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $20,000 |
| Gordan Parks Elementary Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $20,000 |
| American Jazz Museum Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $15,000 |
| The Arts Asylum Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Academy Kansas City, MO | Used at the Discretion of | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,688,664 | $442,385 | $463,599 | $419,000 | 38 | $429,401 | $275,999 | $204,922 |
| 2024 | $2,710,079 | $403,062 | $350,413 | $301,500 | 29 | $310,760 | $248,721 | $194,923 |
| 2023 | $2,655,874 | $584,981 | $258,163 | $226,000 | 22 | $232,632 | $448,945 | $172,872 |
| 2022 | $2,330,232 | $493,903 | $312,654 | $282,000 | 24 | $287,463 | $203,840 | $178,223 |
| 2021 | $2,149,919 | $293,149 | $271,247 | $241,500 | 23 | $247,209 | $271,879 | $196,079 |
| 2020 | $2,127,966 | $318,528 | $223,296 | $197,500 | 20 | — | $184,737 | $162,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Feist Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in areas such as higher education, arts and culture, community improvement, and social services. For example, Kansas State University Foundation says its mission is to secure and manage private gifts in support of Kansas State University. The American Jazz Museum describes its work as celebrating and exhibiting jazz through research, exhibition, education, and performance. Marlborough Community Coalition says it promotes social welfare by combating community deterioration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $419,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the largest were $60,000 to Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, $35,000 to Kansas State University Foundation, $30,500 to Don Bosco Centers, and $25,000 to Marion Hope Center. Other recipients included Kingdom Academy Learning Center, Pinnacle Winds Concert Band, Gordan Parks Elementary, American Jazz Museum, and The Arts Asylum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kathleen J. Feist is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Feist Charitable Foundation is led by Kathleen J. Feist, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen J. Feist
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Feist Charitable Foundation
How much does Feist Charitable Foundation give each year?
Feist Charitable Foundation gave $419K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $302K across 29 grants.
What is Feist Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Feist Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,026, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Feist Charitable Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Feist Charitable Foundation give grants?
Feist Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (27 grants), Independence, MO (2 grants) and Grandview, MO (2 grants).
Does Feist Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Feist Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Used at the Discretion of" (38 grants).
Who are Feist Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Feist Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity ($60,000), Kansas State University Foundation ($35,000) and Don Bosco Centers ($30,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Feist Charitable Foundation?
Feist Charitable Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $429K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Feist Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in areas such as higher education, arts and culture, community improvement, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Feist Charitable Foundation?
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 Feist Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Feist Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3287718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Feist Charitable Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Feist Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/feist-charitable-foundation-morg_c1f470e85b254b2c865ecd76f02a944c
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