The Ingram Family Foundation

KANSAS CITY, MO EIN: 43-1621384 Website

The Ingram Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri, established in 1993. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on promoting thoughtful analysis, discussions, and actions aimed at addressing systemic inequities affecting the Black community in America.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$120K

+110.5% YoY

Grant Count

-23.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+173.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To promote thoughtful analysis, discussions and actions that will change our present-day existence.

The foundation's work is grounded in addressing documented disparities within the Black community, which represents 13% of the American population yet comprises 40% of the prison population and 27% of people living in poverty. The foundation emphasizes that these disparities extend across all social aspects of life, including education and healthcare.

The foundation's approach is informed by the Ghanian concept of Sankofa—"go back and get it"—symbolized by a bird with its head turned backward while moving forward, carrying a precious egg. The foundation interprets this as reclaiming the original history of Black peoples as creators of mathematics and architects, rather than focusing solely on the history of slavery.

Vision: The Black community will embrace a journey of a more prosperous and equitable future through active involvement addressing economic and social issues.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, with a particular emphasis on Kansas City.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $670K (100%)

States

Kansas Missouri

Cities

KANAS CITYKANSAS CITYLEAWOODLIBERTY

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $1,456,457
Total Revenues: $231,989
Total Expenses: $133,040
Total Giving: $120,000

Staffing: The foundation reports 0 full-time employees and operates with limited staffing, relying on board members who contribute minimal hours.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lyric Opera of Kansas City ($50,000), Harriman-jewell Series ($30,000), Kansas City Ballet ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, MO	PROMOTE CULTURAL ART OF OPERA IN KC	$50,000
THE COTERIE THEATRE KANSAS CITY, MO	THEATRE FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND ARTS ED	$2,000
FOLLY THEATER KANSAS CITY, MO	TO PRESERVE KC'S OLDEST THEATER	$1,000
HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES LIBERTY, MO	BRING CULTURAL VITALITY TO KC	$30,000
HARVESTERS KANSAS CITY, MO	TO FEED THE UNDERPRIVILEGED	$5,000
HEART OF AMERICA SHAKESPEARE KANAS CITY, MO	TO MAKE SHAKESPEARE ACCESSIBLE	$5,000
KANSAS CITY BALLET KANSAS CITY, MO	KANSAS CITY'S BALLET	$10,000
KANSAS CITY CHORALE KANSAS CITY, MO	HIGH CALIBER CHORAL ARTISTRY	$2,000
QUALITY HILL PLAYHOUSE KANSAS CITY, MO	KC'S HOME OF CABARET	$5,000
UMKC CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC & DANCE KANSAS CITY, MO	PREMIER ACADEMIES FOR ASPIRING ART	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mary E Ingram – President/Director (0.5 hours per week, no compensation)
Robert P Ingram – Treasurer/Vice President (0.25 hours per week, no compensation)
Marsha J Reynolds – Secretary (0.25 hours per week, no compensation)

The foundation also references Helen King Ingram as a second-generation family member involved with the organization.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARY E INGRAM	PRESIDENT/DI	0.5	—
ROBERT P INGRAM	TREASURER/VP	0.25	—
MARSHA J REYNOLDS	SECRETARY	0.25	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ingram Family Foundation fund?

**Mission:** To promote thoughtful analysis, discussions and actions that will change our present-day existence. The foundation's work is grounded in addressing documented disparities within the Black community, which represents 13% of the American population yet comprises 40% of the prison population and 27% of people living in poverty. The foundation emphasizes that these disparities extend across all social aspects of life, including education and healthcare. The foundation's approach is inf…

How do I apply for a grant from The Ingram Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 22 grants in 2024, with a total giving amount of $120,000. **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Lyric Opera of Kansas City: $50,000 • Harriman-Jewell Series: $30,000 • Kansas City Ballet Association: $10,000 **Application Process:** The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected organizations only.