Greater Horizons Trust
The mission of Greater Horizons Trust is to act as a supporting organization of and carrying out the charitable purposes of the greater Kansas city community foundation by increasing charitable giving through connecting and educating donors so they can create their charitable legacies to make the world a better place.
Greater Horizons Trust at a glance
In short: Greater Horizons Trust gave $12.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12.1M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,054,053
- +62.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,054,053
- +62.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,054,053
- Total assets
- $59,379,540
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Horizons Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($12.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Horizons Trust gives
- Giving grew 222% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2019) to $12.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Philanthropy, Volunteerism | $12,054,053 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,379,540 | $10,071,553 | $12,901,854 | $12,054,053 | 1 | $125,473 |
| 2023 | $60,009,613 | $69,587,809 | $7,566,586 | $7,400,798 | 1 | $172,111 |
| 2022 | $1,106,080 | $2,536,262 | $2,634,162 | $2,621,134 | 1 | $235,362 |
| 2021 | $1,512,899 | $6,065,263 | $3,754,758 | $3,741,129 | 1 | $223,735 |
| 2020 | $1,624,458 | $9,048,228 | $6,239,091 | $6,238,537 | 1 | $-75,866 |
| 2019 | $3,337,113 | $1,767,881 | $2,073,492 | $2,073,492 | 1 | $41,889 |
About Greater Horizons Trust
Based on IRS filings
Greater Horizons Trust is a public charity, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12.1M. Net investment income was $125K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Horizons Trust's only listed officer is Greater Horizons Foundation, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greater Horizons Foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Greater Horizons Found (2019) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Horizons Trust
How much does Greater Horizons Trust give each year?
Greater Horizons Trust gave $12.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Greater Horizons Trust?
Greater Horizons Trust reported $59.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.1M.
Where does Greater Horizons Trust operate?
Greater Horizons Trust has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Greater Horizons Trust's EIN?
Greater Horizons Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2581863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Greater Horizons Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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