The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund
To strengthen the University and communities that have touched the lives of KU alumni and friends, the mission of The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund is to receive and administer gifts and bequests to further the charitable objectives of the Kansas University Endowment Association and a number of community foundations across the country.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+7.2% YoY
Revenue
$298K
+38.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$298K
+38.0% YoY
Expenses
$3K
-99.4% YoY
About The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund
Based on IRS filings
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $298K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,796,407 | $6,338,236 | $6,647,188 |
| Revenue | $297,992 | $216,011 | $382,607 |
| Expenses | $3,012 | $505,984 | $3,280 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $297,992 | $216,011 | $382,607 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KURT D WATSON | CHAIR (VOLUNTEER) | 0.1 | — |
| LINDA ELLIS SIMS | SECRETARY (VOLUNTEER) | 0.1 | — |
| ROBERT D TAYLOR | VICE CHAIR ((VOLUNTEER) | 0.1 | — |
| DANIEL J MARTIN | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| JAMES G CLARKE | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| NANCY JACKSON | Senior VP for Development (starting Nov '23) | 0.1 | — |
| STACY D NUSS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| D JEROME DAVIES | FORMER OFFICER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund?
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, KS. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund?
As of 2024, The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund holds $6.8M in total assets with $298K in annual revenue.
Where does The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund operate?
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What is The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund's EIN?
The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0317170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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