Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation
The organization is designed to provide support for other charitable organizations as described in section 501(c)(3) and sections 509(a) of the internal revenue code. The organization is operated exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes. It supports activities for the benefit of, performs the functions of, or carries out the purposes of, the jewish community foundation of greater Kansas city.
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation gave $2.7M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $900K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,700,000
- +1250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $900,000
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $35,011,049
- +1405.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City ($2.5M). Together the top 3 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $6.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Cash Donations | $2,500,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | Cash Donations | $100,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Overland Park, KS | Donation to Annual Fund. | $100,000 |
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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 | $35,011,049 | $35,154,428 | $2,724,936 | $2,700,000 | 3 | $154,428 |
| 2024 | $2,325,558 | $97,738 | $223,794 | $200,000 | 2 | $97,738 |
| 2023 | $2,343,296 | $-1,184 | $1,104,659 | $1,080,000 | 6 | $-1,184 |
| 2022 | $3,154,957 | $5,168,786 | $6,037,924 | $6,000,000 | 1 | $168,786 |
| 2021 | $4,612,372 | $-50,377 | $339,923 | $300,000 | 2 | $-50,377 |
| 2020 | $4,552,889 | $-247,628 | $287,576 | $250,000 | 2 | $-247,628 |
| 2019 | $4,314,705 | $734,558 | $483,140 | $440,500 | 17 | $259,558 |
About Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation is a public charity, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $154K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation is led by Josh Stein, Secretary & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josh Stein
Secretary & CEO
Director of Philanthropy → President & CEO, 2024
President & CEO → Secretary & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merilyn Berenbom
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Schultz
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Mattleman Hoopes
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Peden
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Berenbom
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles Helzberg (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Kevin Taylor (2019–2024) — CFO
- Former: Stanley Bushman (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Goldsmith (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation
How much does Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation give each year?
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation gave $2.7M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 2 grants.
What is Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $900,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation give grants?
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (3 grants).
Does Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation?
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation reported $35.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.2M.
What is Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation's EIN?
Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2057692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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