Kompass Kapital Foundation

OVERLAND PARK, KS EIN: 47-6684695 Website

Kompass Kapital Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Established in 2016 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation has been funding scholarships since 1884. The foundation operates with a committee-based governance structure and maintains substantial assets to support its philanthropic mission.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.6M

+5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$239K

-89.4% YoY

Grant Count

-5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-88.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kompass Kapital Foundation reported a distributable amount of $457K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's objective is to promote sound scholarship and give symmetrical development to mind, body, and character. Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Youth Development
Health-related initiatives
Community service

Grantmaking

The foundation does not maintain a public application process. Grants are made through local networks and introductions. The foundation is most receptive to small-to-mid-sized nonprofits with established local connections or intermediary introductions to foundation trustees or committee members.

Grant Range

$458

Average Grant

$458

How to Apply

. Grants are made through local networks and introductions. The foundation is most receptive to small-to-mid-sized nonprofits with established local connections or intermediary introductions to foundation trustees or committee members.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with particular concentration in:

Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Illinois
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Maryland
Minnesota
Montana
New York
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Utah

The foundation demonstrates strong support for the Kansas City area and surrounding regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $2.0M (57%)

Missouri $613K (17%)

Kansas $495K (14%)

Illinois $113K (3%)

Colorado $89K (3%)

Minnesota $28K (1%)

Oklahoma $26K (1%)

Georgia $25K (1%)

+12 more states

States

Arizona Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Kansas Maryland Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaArvadaAtchisonAtkinsonBuffaloChicagoDeltaDenverDoylestownEagleFort CollinsJacksonvilleKansas CityKennesawKnoxvilleLafayetteLakewoodLamarLeawoodLeclaire

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $9,611,218
Total Revenues: $88,356
Total Expenses: $439,372
Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $10,000

Prior Year Data (2023):

Total Assets: $9,089,566
Total Revenues: $739,824
Total Expenses: $2,469,147
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,611,218	$9,089,566	$10,820,659
Revenue	$88,356	$739,824	$973,294
Expenses	$439,372	$2,469,147	$636,314
Qualifying Distributions	$430,006	$2,454,053	$608,069
Net Investment Income	$453,213	$309,905	$320,935
Distributable Amount	$456,993	$461,320	$505,834

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

121 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Childrens Mercy Hospital Foundation ($80,000), The Barstow School ($75,000), The Childrens Place Inc ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST KS AND NORTHWEST MO INC OVERLAND PARK, KS	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$5,000
GIVING THE BASICS KANSAS CITY, KS	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$5,000
KANSAS CITY CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE NETWORK OVERLAND PARK, KS	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$5,000
LIVE LIKE LAIKEN INC LECLAIRE, IA	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$5,000
LOVE FUND FOR CHILDREN INC KANSAS CITY, MO	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$3,800
SLEEPYHEAD BEDS KANSAS CITY, MO	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$5,000
ST BENEDICT'S ABBEY ATCHISON, KS	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$2,500
THE BARSTOW SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$75,000
THE CHILDRENS PLACE INC KANSAS CITY, MO	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$15,000
ALPHAPOINTE KANSAS CITY, MO	FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Committee Members:

Maureen Kuti (Committee Chair)
Jayson Kuti (Founding Partner)
Courtney M. Conrad (Chief Legal Counsel)
Bradley Berger (Committee Member; Managing Partner at Kompass Kapital Management)

Trustee:

Kompass Kapital Trust Company LLC

None of the committee members receive compensation for their roles.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MAUREEN KUTI	COMMITTEE CHAIR	1	—
JAYSON KUTI	COMMITTEE MEMBER	1	—
COURTNEY M CONRAD	COMMITTEE MEMBER	1	—
BRADLEY BERGER	COMMITTEE MEMBER	1	—
KOMPASS KAPITAL TRUST COMPANY LLC	TRUSTEE	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation made eight grants in 2024, with total giving of $238,800. The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. The foundation's parent organization, Kompass Kapital, has contributed $6,144,850 across Kompass and its affiliates over the last five years, dispersed to 53 local and national charities.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kompass Kapital Foundation fund?

The foundation's objective is to promote sound scholarship and give symmetrical development to mind, body, and character. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Youth Development • Health-related initiatives • Community service

How do I apply for a grant from Kompass Kapital Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $750–$2,000,000 • Average grant size: $458 • Recent grants have ranged from $15,000 to $80,000 **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Children's Mercy Hospital Foundation: $80,000 (General Operations and Support) • Barstow School: $75,000 (General Operations and Support) • The Children's Place: $15,000 (General Operations and Support) • Eight grants made in 2024 **Application Approach:** The foundation does not maintain a public application process…

Where does Kompass Kapital Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with particular concentration in: • Kansas • Missouri • Colorado • Arizona • Texas • Illinois • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Maryland • Minnesota • Montana • New York • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • Utah The foundation demonstrates strong support for the Kansas City area and surrounding regions.

What size grants does Kompass Kapital Foundation award?

In 2024, Kompass Kapital Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $239K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kompass Kapital Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kompass Kapital Foundation reported a distributable amount of $457K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.