University Academy Supporting Foundation
To serve as a supporting organization for the university academy, a 501(c) (3) organization. It collects contributions, and will conduct or support activities to further the academic goals established by university academy, and participate in other charitable activities that will assist in future progress, including the maintenance and operation of the building facility constructed by the organization for university academy.
University Academy Supporting Foundation at a glance
In short: University Academy Supporting Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $32,132,091
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who University Academy Supporting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Academy Foundation ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How University Academy Supporting Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2021) to $347K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Academy Foundation Kansas City, MO | Support Programs | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,132,091 | $3,088,718 | $1,545,364 | $300,000 | 1 | $2,435,655 |
| 2023 | $31,287,787 | $717,436 | $1,366,837 | $300,000 | 1 | $72,436 |
| 2022 | $31,306,328 | $758,618 | $1,364,709 | $300,000 | 1 | $59,868 |
| 2021 | $31,632,419 | $696,600 | $1,343,399 | $300,000 | 1 | $51,600 |
| 2020 | $32,279,218 | $751,275 | $1,411,853 | $347,000 | 2 | $52,525 |
About University Academy Supporting Foundation
Based on IRS filings
University Academy Supporting Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University Academy Supporting Foundation is led by Shirley Bush Helzberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirley Bush Helzberg
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Lacy
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney M. Conrad
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Kipp (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 University Academy Supporting Foundation
How much does University Academy Supporting Foundation give each year?
University Academy Supporting Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is University Academy Supporting Foundation?
University Academy Supporting Foundation reported $32.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is University Academy Supporting Foundation?
University Academy Supporting Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $32.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does University Academy Supporting Foundation operate?
University Academy Supporting Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is University Academy Supporting Foundation's EIN?
University Academy Supporting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0009593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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