Greater Horizons
Greater Horizons is a Kansas City, Missouri-based public charity formed in 2004 by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to serve people who wish to give through a national entity. It provides charitable-giving services and helps donors support causes they choose through donor-advised funds and other charitable investment accounts.
Greater Horizons at a glance
In short: Greater Horizons gave $212.2M across 3,282 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,187,406
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3,282
- +328100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,652
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,782,672,021
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Greater Horizons
- How to Apply
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Donor-advised fund holders can request grants through Greater Horizons’ online portal or by contacting Donor Services. The organization says it conducts due diligence on eligibility when needed. Its website describes grants as distributions from donor-advised funds; it does not provide a general application process for organizations seeking grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1055 Broadway Blvd Ste 130, Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: (816) 842-0944
Website: https://greaterhorizons.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater Horizons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Southern California ($10.1M). Together the top 10 received $47.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($1,840,803), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3,286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,555 grants of 3,286 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to California (22%), Texas (10%), Nebraska (8%), New York (6%), and Kansas (6%). The organization also describes donors as supporting causes across the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3,282 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Greater Horizons gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212.2M (2024) to $852.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 3,282 grants totaling $212.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Education | $10,073,050 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc (dba DAFgiving360) Omaha, NE | Public, Societal Benefit | $8,234,972 |
| Red Raiders Facilities Foundation Inc Fort Worth, TX | Education | $6,500,000 |
| University Impact Provo, UT | Education | $5,231,549 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Education | $5,006,000 |
| Child Saving Institute Inc Omaha, NE | Human Services | $3,564,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | Education | $3,126,021 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Providence, RI | Public, Societal Benefit | $2,081,433 |
| Brooklyn College Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | Education | $2,000,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,800,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,782,672,021 | $754,144,636 | $239,432,860 | $212,187,406 | 3,282 | $106,497,250 |
| 2023 | $2,065,376,955 | $890,380,325 | $937,843,889 | $852,855,528 | 1 | $79,465,963 |
| 2022 | $1,998,101,350 | $608,706,300 | $406,566,754 | $352,203,048 | 1 | $62,529,665 |
| 2021 | $2,098,543,244 | $676,018,303 | $444,014,065 | $301,838,628 | 1 | $126,072,981 |
| 2020 | $1,654,842,327 | $502,654,342 | $303,637,909 | $272,321,447 | 1 | $56,866,769 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Greater Horizons helps donors make grants to their chosen causes. Its website says donor-advised fund grants can support eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in the United States, including governmental, educational, and religious institutions. International organizations may also receive grants, with an additional fee for the required due diligence.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate varied work. The Red Raider Facilities Foundation says it supports and administers property and expenditures for athletics at Texas Tech University. University Impact says it works to build an ecosystem for addressing social and environmental problems. The Kansas University Endowment Association says it partners with donors to provide philanthropic support to the University of Kansas. The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester says it provides child-abuse response, healing, and prevention services.
Grantmaking
Greater Horizons’ 2024 filing lists 3,282 grants totaling $212,187,406. Grant amounts ranged from $5,001 to $10,073,050, with a median of $15,000. Separately, the organization’s program description on its 2024 filing says donors granted $227 million to nonprofits across the country that year.
Among the largest listed 2024 grants were $10,073,050 to the University of Southern California for education; $8,234,972 to Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc. (dba DAFgiving360) for public and societal benefit; $6,500,000 to the Red Raider Facilities Foundation for education; $5,231,549 to University Impact for education; and $5,006,000 to Yale University for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Hargroves as director and chair; Ann F. Konecny as director and vice chair; Deborah Wilkerson as director and president; Gayle Packer as director and secretary; Ken Williams as director and treasurer; and Corey Ziegler as assistant secretary. Greater Horizons’ website identifies Debbie Wilkerson as president and CEO.
Greater Horizons is led by Deborah Wilkerson, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Wilkerson
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hargroves
Director & Chair
Director & Treasurer → Director & Vice Chair, 2022
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann F. Konecny
Director & Vice Chair
Director & Treasurer → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Packer
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Williams
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Ziegler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: William Lyons (2020–2023) — Director & Chair
- Former: Patrick McCown (2022–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: William C Gauteraux (2023) — Director
- Former: Diane Canaday (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: William Gautreaux (2020–2021) — Director & Chair
- Former: Bill Couglin (2021) — Director
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 Greater Horizons
How much does Greater Horizons give each year?
Greater Horizons gave $212.2M across 3,282 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $852.9M across 1 grant.
What is Greater Horizons's typical grant size?
Greater Horizons's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $64,652, across 3,282 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Greater Horizons give grants?
Greater Horizons's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Nebraska (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (94 grants), Kansas City, MO (91 grants), Washington, DC (83 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (76 grants).
Does Greater Horizons give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3,282 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Horizons's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religion-Related" (880 grants), "Human Services" (727 grants) and "Education" (587 grants).
Who are Greater Horizons's largest grantees?
Greater Horizons's largest 2024 grantees include University of Southern California ($10,073,050), Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc (dba DAFgiving360) ($8,234,972) and Red Raiders Facilities Foundation Inc ($6,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($1,840,803), which are not listed by name. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Horizons?
Greater Horizons reported $2.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $754.1M.
What does Greater Horizons fund?
Greater Horizons helps donors make grants to their chosen causes. Its website says donor-advised fund grants can support eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in the United States, including governmental, educational, and religious institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Horizons?
Donor-advised fund holders can request grants through Greater Horizons’ online portal or by contacting Donor Services. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Greater Horizons funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greater-horizons-morg_51f84ed1aa5d4991a5f1fd86479b9804
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