The Atterbury Family Foundation
The Atterbury Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Missouri, Kansas, and New York, including organizations working in the arts, emergency assistance, human services, health, and education.
The Atterbury Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Atterbury Family Foundation gave $28K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,333
- -64.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,022,505
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Atterbury Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2001 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205
Phone: (913) 677-5300
Website: HTTP://WWW.ATTERBURYFOUNDATION.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Atterbury Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ($10K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 135 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 7% to recipients in Kansas, and 7% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Atterbury Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $28K (2024) to $789K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Kansas City, MO | General Support | $3,000 |
| Metro Org to Counter Sexual Assault Kansas City, MO | General Support | $2,500 |
| National WWI Museum Kansas City, MO | General Support | $2,500 |
| Rose Brooks Center Kansas City, MO | General Support | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Maddies Mission Prairie Village, KS | General Support | $1,500 |
| Ability KC Kansas City, MO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Child Protection Center Kansas City, MO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Umkc Foundation Ubran Education Pledge Kansas City, MO | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,022,505 | $-55,228 | $45,542 | $28,000 | 12 | $28,000 | — | $49,654 |
| 2023 | $1,048,747 | $-25,962 | $118,925 | $99,350 | 15 | $99,350 | — | $54,440 |
| 2022 | $1,209,005 | $104,606 | $504,641 | $487,577 | 29 | $487,577 | $85,154 | $81,610 |
| 2021 | $2,212,127 | $1,518,979 | $844,240 | $789,001 | 41 | $789,001 | $722,713 | $111,163 |
| 2020 | $1,953,902 | $525,217 | $882,078 | $351,502 | 38 | — | $233,949 | $100,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Atterbury Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Rose Brooks Center describes its mission as breaking the cycle of domestic violence; Ability KC says it provides medical, therapeutic, educational, and vocational services to children and adults with disabilities; and Child Protection Center describes its work as providing forensic interviews for children alleged to have been abused, along with support, education, and mental health services for their caretakers. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $28,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,750. All listed grants were for general support.
The largest 2024 grants included $10,000 to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, $3,000 to the American Red Cross, $2,500 each to Metro Organization to Counter Sexual Assault and the National WWI Museum, and $2,000 each to Rose Brooks Center and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Other recipients included Maddie’s Mission ($1,500); Ability KC, Child Protection Center, UMKC Foundation UBRAN Education Pledge, and BOTAR ($1,000 each); and Catholic Charities Foundation ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan L. Atterbury as Chairman; Mary P. Atterbury as President; Jennifer L. Atterbury as Vice President and Secretary; Andrew L. Atterbury as Vice President and Treasurer; David A. Atterbury as Vice President; and Anne Groszek as Assistant Treasurer.
The Atterbury Family Foundation is led by Mary P. Atterbury, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary P. Atterbury
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan L. Atterbury
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew L. Atterbury
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Groszek
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Atterbury
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Atterbury
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Atterbury Family Foundation
How much does The Atterbury Family Foundation give each year?
The Atterbury Family Foundation gave $28K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 15 grants.
What is The Atterbury Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Atterbury Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,333, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Atterbury Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Atterbury Family Foundation give grants?
The Atterbury Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (7%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (9 grants).
Does The Atterbury Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Atterbury Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Atterbury Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Atterbury Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ($10,000), American Red Cross ($3,000) and Metro Org to Counter Sexual Assault ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Atterbury Family Foundation?
The Atterbury Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Atterbury Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Atterbury Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Atterbury Family Foundation's EIN?
The Atterbury Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1202943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Atterbury Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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