KC Action Fund
KC Action Fund's mission was to advocate for a world-class public education for all students through data, policy, and collaboration across Kansas city.
KC Action Fund at a glance
In short: KC Action Fund gave $704K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $101K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $704,250
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,607
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $97,500
- 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 KC Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was School Smart KC Inc ($200K). Together the top 7 received $704K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 20 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How KC Action Fund gives
- Giving grew 370% 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 $100K (2020) to $704K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $704K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School Smart KC Inc Kansas City, MO | Support Education for Students in Kansas City | $200,000 |
| Blaque Promise Project Kansas City, MO | Support black children striving to achieve their fullest potential | $125,000 |
| Revolucion Educativa Inc Kansas City, MO | Support Latinx Education Professionals in K-12 | $125,000 |
| Community Capital Fund Kansas City, MO | Parent Leadership Training Initiative KC | $97,500 |
| Parent Power Lab Inc Kansas City, MO | Amplify parents to impact public education in transformative ways | $87,500 |
| Start at Zero Kansas City, MO | Promote Healthy Early Childhood Development | $40,000 |
| Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Support innovative leaders in the kc area who advocate for positive change | $29,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $371 | $812,905 | $704,250 | 7 |
| 2023 | $844,694 | $1,022,333 | $1,635,905 | $652,192 | 6 |
| 2022 | $1,548,043 | $2,986,547 | $1,714,149 | $699,480 | 5 |
| 2021 | $177,471 | $100,018 | $347,579 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $408,309 | $547,500 | $146,231 | $100,000 | 1 |
About KC Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
KC Action Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $704K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KC Action Fund is led by Tracey Lewis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracey Lewis
President
Director & Secretary → Interim CEO, Executive Director & President, 2023
Interim CEO, Executive Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Fromm
Chair
Director → Director & Board Chair, 2021
Director & Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joni Wickham
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Peterson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Awais Sufi See Sch L.
Strategic Advisor & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Samara Crawford Herrera (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Rashane Hamby (2023) — Director of Strategic Development
- Former: Awais Sufi (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Noah Devine (2022) — Director of Educational Investments
- Former: Colleen Hernandez (2020–2021) — 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 KC Action Fund
How much does KC Action Fund give each year?
KC Action Fund gave $704K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $652K across 6 grants.
What is KC Action Fund's typical grant size?
KC Action Fund's median grant in 2024 was $97,500, and its average grant was $100,607, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does KC Action Fund give grants?
KC Action Fund gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (7 grants).
Does KC Action Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on KC Action Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are KC Action Fund's largest grantees?
KC Action Fund's largest 2024 grantees include School Smart KC Inc ($200,000), Blaque Promise Project ($125,000) and Revolucion Educativa Inc ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is KC Action Fund?
KC Action Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO.
What is KC Action Fund's EIN?
KC Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3161591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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