The Children's Services Fund of Jackson County (CSF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2017 following voter approval of a dedicated sales tax, CSF operates as a stand-alone organization led by an independent nine-member board appointed by the County Executive. The organization allocates resources generated by a Jackson County sales tax to assist partner agencies in protecting the well-being and safety of children and youth, and strengthening their families.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.5M
+23.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$27.4M
+40.1% YoY
Grant Count
252
+123.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
-37.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: "Maximizing community resources to build and maintain a comprehensive integrated system of quality services for children and families in need. Investing in children, strengthening communities."
Vision: "Create community, fairly distribute funds and openly advocate for the emotional and social well-being of Jackson County children."
CSF funds programs across ten service areas, with 2024 grant awards distributed as follows:
- Prevention: $6,772,349 to 47 organizations serving 47,484 children
- Individual, Group, and Counseling: $6,195,939 to 35 organizations
The organization's primary focus areas include education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Up to $750,000 annually per organization
Ready to take the next step with Jackson County Community Children's?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jackson County, Missouri, with primary focus on Kansas City and surrounding areas. The organization also has some funding activity in Kansas and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $30,542,526
- Total Revenues: $34,432,049
- Total Giving: $27,465,812
- Total Expenses: $29,887,106
- Staff: 12 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,542,526 | $24,792,614 | $17,459,869 |
| Revenue | $34,432,049 | $27,288,710 | $16,237,697 |
| Expenses | $29,887,106 | $21,108,567 | $20,170,951 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $866,075 | $522,995 | $155,857 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Jackson County Community Children's
Capacity Building
JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Core Funding
JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 29, 2026
CSF Capacity Building Grant
JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA RAMIREZ | CHAIR | 0.3 | — |
| AMY HARRIS | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| JUDY MORGAN | SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| BRIAN KABERLINE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MONICA MEEKS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| AJIA MORRIS | TREASURER (TERM END 10/15/24) | 0.3 | — |
| MEG MCCALL | DIRECTOR (TERM END 9/23/24) | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT WHITTEN | CEO | 40 | $167,019 |
| JOVANNA ROHS | CPO | 40 | $142,525 |
| MOJI SHOGBAMIMU | CFO | 40 | $126,792 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In November 2022, Jackson County voters re-authorized and increased the dedicated sales tax from 1/8 cent to 1/4 cent, demonstrating strong community support for the Fund's mission.
Jackson County Community Foundation announces more than $44,000 in grantsCSF has announced new funding priorities to strengthen partners serving children's mental health needs.
New Funding Priorities Strengthen Partners Serving Kids\u2019 Mental Health\Contact Information
Address: 2345 Grand Blvd, Suite 1450, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 832-6340
Website: https://jacksoncountykids.org
Pre-Application Contact: [email protected]
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.
What could you do with Jackson County Community Children's on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities