Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation
MICHAEL AND SUSAN NEWBURGER is a private foundation based in Parkville, Missouri. It reported 19 grants totaling $70,275 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include educational institutions, performing-arts organizations, and social-service organizations.
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation gave $70K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,275
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,699
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $694,661
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Susan Newburger as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Newburger
Mailing address: 6614 Royal Ct, Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: (816) 741-4830
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas City University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients, 3% to Louisiana, 3% to New York, and less than 1% to South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $91K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City University Kansas City, MO | Fund Education | $20,000 |
| Bell Road Barn Players Parkville, MO | Fund the Performing Arts | $10,000 |
| Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | Educational Fund | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | Fund the Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | Fund the Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony Foundation Kansas City, MO | To Fund the Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony Kansas City, MO | Fund the Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| Parkville Chamber of Commerce Parkville, MO | To Promothe Local Small Businesses | $2,500 |
| Parkville Chamber of Commerce Parkville, MO | To Promothe Local Small Businesses | $2,500 |
| Assistance League - Kansas City Gladstone, MO | Fund Social Service Organization | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $694,661 | $34,744 | $78,413 | $70,275 | 19 | $74,255 | $18,109 | $33,960 |
| 2023 | $620,538 | $96,803 | $82,002 | $80,547 | 21 | $80,547 | $8,158 | $33,582 |
| 2022 | $659,712 | $24,445 | $101,020 | $91,144 | 9 | $91,144 | $5,386 | $37,240 |
| 2021 | $855,639 | $17,314 | $52,268 | $41,121 | 19 | $41,121 | $5,212 | $40,396 |
| 2020 | $787,227 | $15,766 | $43,035 | $32,997 | 14 | — | $10,105 | $38,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education and the performing arts, among other charitable purposes. For example, Kansas City University describes its mission as advancing education, research, patient care, and community service to improve community well-being. The Kansas City Symphony describes its mission as performing for greater audiences, while Culver-Stockton College says it prepares students to create change through experiential learning, innovation, and community engagement.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $70,275 through 19 grants in 2024. Grants ranged from $175 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. In prior years, it reported $80,547 across 21 grants in 2023 and $91,144 across 9 grants in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants, Kansas City University received $20,000 for education; Bell Road Barn Players received $10,000 for the performing arts; Culver-Stockton College received $5,000 for an educational fund; and several grants to Kansas City Symphony and Kansas City Symphony Foundation supported the performing arts. Parkville Chamber of Commerce received two grants of $2,500 each for promoting local small businesses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Newburger is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation is led by Susan Newburger, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Newburger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation
How much does Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation give each year?
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation gave $70K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 21 grants.
What is Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,699, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation give grants?
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (7 grants), Parkville, MO (4 grants) and Canton, MO (3 grants).
Does Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund the Performing Arts" (4 grants), "To Fund Education" (4 grants) and "Fund Education" (3 grants).
Who are Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kansas City University ($20,000), Kansas City Symphony ($16,000 across 4 grants) and Bell Road Barn Players ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation?
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation reported $695K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education and the performing arts, among other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1173378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-susan-newburger-foundation-morg_8dbf19aaff5149fe9d52e2c25309be42
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