The McGee Foundation
The McGee Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It gives grants to organizations, with 2025 awards including program support, operating support, and scholarships.
The McGee Foundation at a glance
In short: The McGee Foundation gave $902K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $901,560
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,083
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,852,902
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McGee Foundation
- How to Apply
Submit a one- or two-page letter describing the organization’s need, the purpose and program for which it is requesting support, proof of eligibility for tax-exempt charitable contributions, the amount sought, and when…
Submit a one- or two-page letter describing the organization’s need, the purpose and program for which it is requesting support, proof of eligibility for tax-exempt charitable contributions, the amount sought, and when the funding is needed. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It does not fund private foundations or organizations classified as private foundations. With rare exceptions, it does not fund visual and performing arts institutions or programs, or historic-preservation projects. Except for applied research, it does not fund scholarly research projects or programs.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines; requests are accepted throughout the year.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines; requests are accepted throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah Forgey Greater Kansas City Co
Mailing address: 1055 Broadway Blvd Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: (816) 627-3444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McGee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St Joseph Inc ($52K). Together the top 10 received $461K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 152 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation generally does not fund institutions or programs outside the Greater Kansas City area. In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 9% to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McGee Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $718K (2021) to $902K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $902K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St Joseph Inc Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $52,000 |
| Redemptorist Social Services Center Inc Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $52,000 |
| Avila University Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor of Kansas City Raytown, MO | Program Support | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Country Home Liberty, MO | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Rockhurst High School Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| St Teresas Academy Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $47,000 |
| Guadalupe Centers Inc Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,852,902 | $1,105,214 | $988,971 | $901,560 | 31 | $949,913 | $1,081,185 | $1,008,127 |
| 2024 | $10,743,262 | $1,058,564 | $886,756 | $811,813 | 29 | $851,881 | $948,388 | $948,054 |
| 2023 | $10,564,495 | $475,733 | $893,796 | $829,454 | 34 | $867,704 | $455,979 | $850,288 |
| 2022 | $10,981,358 | $732,248 | $868,100 | $800,350 | 28 | $838,040 | $712,085 | $873,269 |
| 2021 | $11,119,881 | $950,848 | $788,492 | $717,875 | 30 | $754,829 | $930,115 | $923,372 |
| 2020 | $10,958,009 | $741,224 | $848,209 | $784,918 | 24 | — | $723,203 | $771,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McGee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, social services, and other organizational programs. For example, Redemptorist Social Services Center says its mission is to provide food, clothing, and emergency assistance to individuals and families. Avila University describes itself as a values-based community of learning that provides undergraduate and graduate education. Bishop Sullivan Center says it provides food, job-finding help, and other aid to people experiencing financial hardship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $901,560. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $52,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $52,000 each to Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Redemptorist Social Services Center, both for program support. Avila University received $50,000 for scholarships; Our Lady of Mercy Country Home received $50,000 for operating support; and Bishop Sullivan Center received $47,000 for program support. Other $30,000 program-support grants went to Guadalupe Centers, Journey to New Life, and Seton Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Simon P. McGee as president; Thomas R. McGee as vice president; Sheila M. Lillis as secretary; and B. Joseph Duffy III as treasurer. Directors listed are Virginia L. Coppinger, Jennifer Kopp Dameron, John R. McGee, Dr. Stephen Reintjes, and Clyde Wendel.
The McGee Foundation is led by Simon P. McGee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Simon P. McGee
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clyde F. Wendel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R. McGee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Reintjes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia L. Coppinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kopp Dameron
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. Joseph Duffy III
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila M. Lillis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. McGee Jr.
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President of Development, 2021
Vice President of Development → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Molly McGee (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Barry Miller (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The McGee Foundation
How much does The McGee Foundation give each year?
The McGee Foundation gave $902K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $812K across 29 grants.
What is The McGee Foundation's typical grant size?
The McGee Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,083, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McGee Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The McGee Foundation give grants?
The McGee Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (22 grants), Kansas City, KS (4 grants) and Liberty, MO (2 grants).
Does The McGee Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The McGee Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (23 grants) and "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are The McGee Foundation's largest grantees?
The McGee Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St Joseph Inc ($52,000), Redemptorist Social Services Center Inc ($52,000) and Avila University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McGee Foundation?
The McGee Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $950K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 McGee Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, social services, and other organizational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McGee Foundation?
Submit a one- or two-page letter describing the organization’s need, the purpose and program for which it is requesting support, proof of eligibility for tax-exempt charitable contributions, the amount sought, and when… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McGee Foundation's EIN?
The McGee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-6006285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS March 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The McGee Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mcgee-foundation-morg_cd9c0853a32a4a4c84a9167b8d82ac0f
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