Kids Win Missouri
Kids Win Missouri is a public charity based in Ballwin, Missouri. It is a coalition of organizations and individuals that advocates for policies supporting the health, education, safety and development of Missouri children and families, with particular attention to children and families facing poverty, abuse, neglect, racial inequities or other risk factors.
Kids Win Missouri at a glance
In short: Kids Win Missouri gave $87K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,017
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,702
- -94.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,050,382
- +185.9% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Kids Win Missouri
- How to Apply
-
The organization's website does not describe an open grant application process; its grants support partners in its community planning work. The filing says grant recipients must submit an annual report and/or a report at the conclusion of the grant period.
- Contact
Mailing address: 814 Bergquist Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011
Phone: (314) 440-8575
Website: https://kidswinmissouri.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kids Win Missouri funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Action Partnership of Greater St Joseph ($12K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri. The organization’s stated mission and advocacy work concern Missouri children and families.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2024) to $170K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership of Greater St Joseph St Joseph, MO | Community Child Care Exchange Services and Community Facility Feasibility Assessment | $12,017 |
| Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Sikeston, MO | Community planning and stipends | $10,000 |
| Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council Hannibal, MO | Community planning work | $10,000 |
| Missouri Parents as Teachers Association Jefferson City, MO | Community planning work and stipends | $8,750 |
| Douglass Community Services Inc Hannibal, MO | Core Partner Services | $8,750 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc Gateway Early Childhood Alliance St. Louis, MO | Core Partner Services | $8,750 |
| Mid America Regional Council Kansas City, MO | Community planning and stipends | $7,500 |
| Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri Cape Girardeau, MO | Community planning and stipends | $7,500 |
| Community Capital Fund Kansas City, MO | Early Childhood Advisory Council | $7,500 |
| Community Partnership of the Ozarks Inc Springfield, MO | Community planning work and stipends to parents and providers | $6,250 |
Ready to take the next step with Kids Win Missouri?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,050,382 | $3,739,882 | $2,406,671 | $87,017 | 10 | $10,322 |
| 2023 | $717,171 | $1,544,012 | $1,919,674 | $170,000 | 1 | $4,622 |
| 2022 | $1,092,833 | $1,679,752 | $1,017,129 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $430,210 | $506,846 | $424,430 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $347,793 | $505,253 | $378,633 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Kids Win Missouri’s mission is to further child well-being by advancing the health, education, safety and development of Missouri children and their families, especially those at risk because of poverty, abuse, neglect, racial inequities or other factors.
Its 2024 filing describes work on early childhood, health and mental health, economic security and revenue, youth education and development, and safety, security, family and community. It also reports supporting communities with technical assistance, research resources, facilitation, and stipends for parents and providers serving on leadership teams. These stipends are part of the organization’s community initiative, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Kids Win Missouri reported 10 grants totaling $87,017. Grants ranged from $6,250 to $12,017, with a median of $8,750. The listed grants supported Missouri organizations for community planning, child care and early education work, and related services.
The largest award was $12,017 to Community Action Partnership of Greater St Joseph for Community Child Care Exchange Services and a Community Facility Feasibility Assessment. Other awards included $10,000 to Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation for community planning and stipends, and $10,000 to Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council for community planning work. Missouri Parents as Teachers Association received $8,750 for community planning work and stipends; Douglass Community Services and St Louis Community Foundation each received $8,750 for Core Partner Services.
Among other recipients, Mid America Regional Council, Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri, and Community Capital Fund each received $7,500. Community Partnership of the Ozarks received $6,250 for community planning work and stipends to parents and providers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Schmidt as Executive Director. It lists Stephanie Seger as Chair, Dana Carroll as Treasurer, and Melia Neal as Secretary. Other directors listed were Amanda Coleman, Amanda Schneider, and Anissa Parra-Grooms. Ken Hussey was listed as Former Chair, Vickie Dudley as Former Treasurer, and Wendell Kimbrough as Former Secretary.
Kids Win Missouri is led by Brian Schmidt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Schmidt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Stephanie Seger
Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanaria Sulaiman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Greever-Rice
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Rafael Teran
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Schneider
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anissa Parra-Grooms
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Glenn Harmon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Halley French
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Coleman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Seitz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shereka Barnes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Hussey
Former Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Former Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Dudley
Former Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendell Kimbrough
Former Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Former Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Carroll
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melia Neal
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Erica Williams (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Meriweather (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Hill (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Blouin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Walker-Williams (2022) — Director
- Former: Steven Lewis (2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Dankert (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Brian Schmidt (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kids Win Missouri
How much does Kids Win Missouri give each year?
Kids Win Missouri gave $87K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $170K across 1 grant.
What is Kids Win Missouri's typical grant size?
Kids Win Missouri's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $8,702, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kids Win Missouri give grants?
Kids Win Missouri 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 Hannibal, MO (2 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Kids Win Missouri give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Kids Win Missouri's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community planning and stipends" (3 grants).
Who are Kids Win Missouri's largest grantees?
Kids Win Missouri's largest 2024 grantees include Community Action Partnership of Greater St Joseph ($12,017), Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation ($10,000) and Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kids Win Missouri?
Kids Win Missouri reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Kids Win Missouri fund?
Kids Win Missouri’s mission is to further child well-being by advancing the health, education, safety and development of Missouri children and their families, especially those at risk because of poverty, abuse, neglect, racial inequities or other factors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kids Win Missouri?
The organization's website does not describe an open grant application process; its grants support partners in its community planning work. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kids Win Missouri's EIN?
Kids Win Missouri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5089535. 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 September 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 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Kids Win Missouri's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Missouri Community Action Network
Jefferson City, MO
Missouri Community Action Network funds Missouri community action agencies and related programs serving low-income families, especially in job training, weatherization, and other poverty-related services. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,843 to $290,220, with a median of $160,188; it is not seeking requests for proposals but invites inquiries about services that could benefit its network.
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
19
Total Given
$2.8M
The Sunderland Foundation
Overland Park, KS
The Sunderland Foundation supports organizations serving Greater Kansas City, focusing on affordable housing, economic stability, health and behavioral health, youth development, and select legacy institutions. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,750 to $25 million, with a median of $375,000; it is invitation-only and is not currently accepting applications or proposals.
Assets
$927.0M
Grants
25
Total Given
$102.1M
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
Orlando, FL
The Caleres Cares Charitable Trust supports eligible nonprofits working on stronger families, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, St. Louis arts and culture, and the footwear industry. Recent filings show one large grant annually, ranging from about $865,000 to $1.85 million; although St. Louis is a stated priority, recent grants went to Florida. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$212K
Grants
1
Total Given
$866K
Educare Learning Center Inc
St. Louis, MO
Assets
$255K
Grants
1
Total Given
$1K
The Fleming Family Foundation
Kirkwood, MO
Assets
$1.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$100K
The Walsh Family Foundation
Mission Hills, KS
Assets
$756K
Grants
2
Total Given
$550K
More similar funders
More Funders in Missouri
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kids Win Missouri funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kids-win-missouri-morg_30d5e4b6f59a44aeb5fe22929adec783
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_825089535_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Kids Win Missouri funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/kids-win-missouri-morg_30d5e4b6f59a44aeb5fe22929adec783},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Kids Win Missouri's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Kids Win Missouri down — hundreds of funders to go?