Piper Educational Foundation Inc
This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to benefit the piper usd 203 (the district). To this end, the corporation shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended. All funds, whether income or principal, and whether acquired by gift or contribution or otherwise, shall be devoted to said purposes.
Piper Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Piper Educational Foundation Inc gave $47K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,920
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,460
- -51.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,460
- Total assets
- $68,043
- -80.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Piper Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Kansas City Community Found ($30K). Together the top 2 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Piper Educational Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $270K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Found Kansas City, MO | FBO Piper School Dis | $30,000 |
| Piper School District Kansas City, KS | Education Support | $16,920 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,043 | $76,088 | $64,589 | $46,920 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $341,433 | $180,126 | $87,761 | $48,000 | 1 | $10,312 |
| 2023 | $228,962 | $76,410 | $126,834 | $105,035 | 1 | $8,835 |
| 2022 | $261,926 | $66,591 | $278,936 | $270,356 | 1 | $17,678 |
| 2021 | $519,109 | $278,846 | $14,267 | $9,591 | 1 | $20,898 |
About Piper Educational Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Piper Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $68K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Piper Educational Foundation Inc is led by Melanie Bakarich, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Bakarich
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian McConnell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Armstrong
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bolend
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Eikenbary
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Daze
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Traffis
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Dain
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn Kaminski
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Hennessy
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan McAfee
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Simpson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kindle
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harmonie Hawes
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Piper Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Piper Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Piper Educational Foundation Inc gave $47K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is Piper Educational Foundation Inc?
Piper Educational Foundation Inc reported $68K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What is Piper Educational Foundation Inc?
Piper Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, KS. It holds $68K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Piper Educational Foundation Inc operate?
Piper Educational Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What is Piper Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Piper Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4462015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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