The Danajames Kids Foundation
The Danajames Kids Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. It gave $127,000 through 16 grants in filing year 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
The Danajames Kids Foundation at a glance
In short: The Danajames Kids Foundation gave $127K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,000
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,938
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,932,866
- +8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (79% 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 Danajames Kids Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s filing invites grant requests and asks applicants to submit the organization’s name, address, telephone number and contact person; purpose; current IRS determination letter recognizing 501(c)(3)…
The foundation’s filing invites grant requests and asks applicants to submit the organization’s name, address, telephone number and contact person; purpose; current IRS determination letter recognizing 501(c)(3) status; amount requested; project description, including what, where, why, when, and how; community need addressed; anticipated project budget and other funding sources; proposed dates for progress and final reports; and the organization’s most recent financial statements. Applicants must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). The foundation will not participate in political campaigns on behalf of candidates. It prefers specific programs and special projects with measurable results and generally prefers to allocate funds to an organization once per calendar year, unless there are unusual financial circumstances.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states a December 2 application-receipt deadline. That date is past for the current cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing states a December 2 application-receipt deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Dana Bartimus Director
Mailing address: 14904 Chadwick St, Overland Park, KS 66224
Phone: (816) 561-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Danajames Kids Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Andrew's Episcopal Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says it prefers to support organizations in the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 8% to Pennsylvania, 8% to Kansas, 4% to California, and 1% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Danajames Kids Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2018) to $127K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Umkc Law Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Kids and Cars Inc Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Children's Place Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Wayside Waifs Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The University of Kansas Health System Lawrence, KS | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Belton Educational Foundation Belton, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Find Food Bank Indio, CA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Lily's House Adrian, MO | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,932,866 | $433,502 | $165,882 | $127,000 | 16 | $133,515 | $262,786 | $114,806 |
| 2023 | $1,776,437 | $518,052 | $109,320 | $87,500 | 11 | $94,320 | $354,576 | $95,123 |
| 2022 | $1,480,186 | $282,363 | $124,177 | $97,400 | 16 | $102,003 | $125,896 | $94,014 |
| 2021 | $1,411,746 | $546,064 | $94,029 | $73,000 | 14 | $78,491 | $234,558 | $83,334 |
| 2020 | $1,151,866 | $241,570 | $95,009 | $71,500 | 11 | — | $26,402 | $63,658 |
| 2018 | $985,664 | $309,944 | $61,100 | $39,335 | 10 | — | $158,670 | $48,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Danajames Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K 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 grantees describe a range of missions: The Children’s Place says it provides mental health services for children under nine who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other trauma; Belton Educational Foundation says it funds educational opportunities and innovation for students in the Belton School District; and Wayside Waifs says it protects and cares for pets, supports the community, and advocates for the human-animal bond. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $127,000. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The two largest listed awards were $25,000 each to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and UMKC Law Foundation, both for general operating support. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Kids and Cars Inc., The Children’s Place, Wayside Waifs, and The University of Kansas Health System, all for general operating support. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Belton Educational Foundation, Find Food Bank, Harvesters, Lily’s House, an individual recipient FBO Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation, and Welcome House Inc., each for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Dana Bartimus as president and director; James R. Bartimus as vice president, treasurer, and director; Gary J. Brouillette as secretary and director; Ian C. Bartimus and Philip D. Bartimus as vice presidents and directors; and Sky Kurlbaum as director.
The Danajames Kids Foundation is led by Mary Dana Bartimus, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2018); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Dana Bartimus
President & Director
President & Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary J. Brouillette
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2020
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Bartimus
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
President, Treasurer & Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian C. Bartimus
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip D. Bartimus
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sky Kurlbaum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam J. Bartimus (2018) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Danajames Kids Foundation
How much does The Danajames Kids Foundation give each year?
The Danajames Kids Foundation gave $127K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 11 grants.
What is The Danajames Kids Foundation's typical grant size?
The Danajames Kids Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,938, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Danajames Kids Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Danajames Kids Foundation give grants?
The Danajames Kids Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (8%) and Kansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (8 grants).
Does The Danajames Kids Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Danajames Kids Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Danajames Kids Foundation's largest grantees?
The Danajames Kids Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Andrew's Episcopal Church ($25,000), Umkc Law Foundation ($25,000) and Kids and Cars Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Danajames Kids Foundation?
The Danajames Kids Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Danajames Kids Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Danajames Kids Foundation?
The foundation’s filing invites grant requests and asks applicants to submit the organization’s name, address, telephone number and contact person; purpose; current IRS determination letter recognizing 501(c)(3)… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Danajames Kids Foundation's EIN?
The Danajames Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1698498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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