Greater Horizons is a leading national provider of charitable giving services based in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2004 by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Greater Horizons operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity that administers donor-advised funds and other charitable vehicles for individuals, families, corporations, and institutions seeking to organize and maximize their philanthropic impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8B
+34.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$212.2M
-74.9% YoY
Grant Count
3,282
+328100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
-100.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Greater Horizons' mission is to increase charitable giving and educate and connect donors to the needs they care about. The organization serves as a comprehensive giving platform that helps donors create their charitable legacies through strategic philanthropic planning and advisory services.
The organization's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with grants distributed primarily to causes in California, Texas, and Missouri.
Grantmaking
Greater Horizons facilitates charitable giving through multiple vehicles:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Greater Horizons funds causes across the country, with particular grantmaking activity in California, Texas, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,782,672,021
- Total Revenue: $754,144,636
- Total Expenses: $239,432,860
- Total Liabilities: $290,000,000
Charitable Assets Under Administration:
- Total charitable funds assets: $6,901,896,402
- Approximately three-fourths of assets held in donor-advised funds
Contributions:
- In 2024, donors contributed more than $1.2 billion to charitable investment accounts
- Contributions included cash, publicly traded securities, and unique assets such as privately held business interests, real estate, and cryptocurrency
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,782,672,021 | $2,065,376,955 | $1,998,101,350 |
| Revenue | $754,144,636 | $890,380,325 | $608,706,300 |
| Expenses | $239,432,860 | $937,843,889 | $406,566,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $106,497,250 | $79,465,963 | $62,529,665 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adrienne Arsht Center Trust Inc ($300,000), Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine Inc ($250,000), Abide Network ($150,150).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Talents Snohomish, WA | Arts & Culture | $15,000 |
| 100 Humanitarians International South Jordan, UT | Public, Societal Benefit | $14,860 |
| 12Stone Church Snellville, GA | Religion-Related | $18,000 |
| 2030 Foundation of Topeka Inc Topeka, KS | Human Services | $14,000 |
| 22nd Judicial District CASA Inc Ada, OK | Human Services | $10,000 |
| 305 Pink Pack Inc Coral Gables, FL | Health, Medicine & Science | $7,500 |
| 4 Saints Episcopal Food Pantry Fort Worth, TX | Human Services | $25,000 |
| 4-H Whale Robotics Raleigh, NC | Human Services | $6,000 |
| 6 Stones Mission Network Euless, TX | Human Services | $9,500 |
| 6th Avenue Community Church Decatur, AL | Religion-Related | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Debbie Wilkerson serves as President & CEO of Greater Horizons.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN F KONECNY | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH WILKERSON | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| GAYLE PACKER | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEFF HARGROVES | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KEN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| COREY ZIEGLER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greater Horizons fund?
Greater Horizons' mission is to increase charitable giving and educate and connect donors to the needs they care about. The organization serves as a comprehensive giving platform that helps donors create their charitable legacies through strategic philanthropic planning and advisory services. The organization's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with grants distributed primarily to causes in California, Texas, and Missouri.
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Horizons?
Greater Horizons facilitates charitable giving through multiple vehicles: **Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)** represent the primary grantmaking mechanism, offering donors flexibility to support their favorite charities. The organization administers more than 8,000 funds for donors across the country. **Grant Activity:** • In 2024, donors granted $227 million to nonprofit organizations across the country • More than $676 million was deployed from charitable funds to causes across the country in 2024 …
Where does Greater Horizons make grants?
Greater Horizons funds causes across the country, with particular grantmaking activity in California, Texas, and Missouri.
What size grants does Greater Horizons award?
In 2024, Greater Horizons awarded 3,282 grants totaling $212.2M — an average of about $65K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Greater Horizons's EIN?
Greater Horizons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0849590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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