UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation is a private, company-sponsored foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2007 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of UMB Financial Corporation, a financial services company with over 111 years of history. The foundation operates across multiple states where UMB Financial Corporation maintains a presence.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.6M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+310.3% YoY
Grant Count
36
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+82.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is awarding scholarships to dependents of associates of UMB Financial Corporation, its affiliates, and subsidiaries.
The foundation strategically focuses its philanthropic efforts on four pillars:
- Arts
- Agriculture
- Financial education
- Self-sufficiency
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $400,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofits within UMB Financial Corporation's operational footprint, including:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Denver, Colorado
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Dallas, Texas
- New Mexico
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $14.6 million (as of 2024)
Total Giving: $2.997 million (2024)
Revenue: $1.05 million (2023)
Expenses: $761,000 (2023)
Total Assets: $15.3 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since April 2020 (EIN: 20-5093263).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,614,934 | $15,322,043 | $15,025,378 |
| Revenue | $2,337,147 | $1,054,290 | $5,747,224 |
| Expenses | $3,042,705 | $760,574 | $650,819 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,011,397 | $745,287 | $641,816 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,703,277 | $540,895 | $322,347 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,093,467 | $964,401 | $826,882 |
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
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mariner Kemper serves as Chairman of the Foundation and Chairman and CEO of UMB Financial Corporation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J MARINER KEMPER | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES D RINE | DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALICIA M BECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN C PAULS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID C ODGERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In December 2024, the UMB Charitable Foundation announced $2 million in year-end donations benefiting 20 nonprofits across its service areas. This donation was part of a broader 2024 giving initiative that brought UMB Financial Corporation's and the Foundation's combined total giving to more than $5.8 million for the year.
UMB Donates $1 Million to Benefit Dubuque Nonprofit OrganizationsThe foundation has also made significant regional commitments, including $750,000 to benefit New Mexico-based nonprofits and $1 million to benefit Dubuque nonprofit organizations.
UMB Donates $750,000 to Benefit New Mexico-Based Nonprofits - New MexicoSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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