W J Brace Charitable Trust
W J Brace Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives, with stated preferences for children’s education and health, care for older adults, and hospitals in Kansas City, Missouri.
W J Brace Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: W J Brace Charitable Trust gave $402K across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Missouri. 35% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $401,650
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,083
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,634,214
- +12.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W J Brace Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of no more than three pages with appropriate attachments. The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadlines are stated.
- Deadline
- No specific deadlines are stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: PO Box 219119, Kansas City, MO 64141-9119
Phone: (816) 292-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from W J Brace Charitable Trust
Who W J Brace Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mid-America Regional Council ($50K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 95 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to charitable organizations located in Missouri. The 2026 grant record shows that most grant dollars went to Missouri recipients (82%), with 12% to Kansas, 4% to New York, and 2% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is W J Brace Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 55% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2021) to $412K (2023). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-America Regional Council Kansas City, MO | Support Communities for All | $50,000 |
| Partnership Regional Educational Prep Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City Inc Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ne KS & NW MO Kansas City, MO | Support Outreach Programs | $30,000 |
| Watkins Mill Association Inc Excelsior Spring, MO | Enhancement of Volunteer | $29,650 |
| Hopebuilders Home Repair Inc Overland Park, KS | Home Repair for Underserved | $25,000 |
| Northland Shepherds Center Gladstone, MO | Empowering Older Adults to | $20,000 |
| Food Equality Initiative Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Grandview Assistance Program Grandview, MO | Support Putting Students | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,634,214 | $1,224,529 | $516,703 | $401,650 | 20 | $454,999 | $1,168,565 | $475,898 |
| 2025 | $7,707,533 | $752,361 | $474,054 | $360,274 | 17 | $410,263 | $691,977 | $449,099 |
| 2024 | $7,419,093 | $293,342 | $457,031 | $364,500 | 19 | $409,162 | $243,907 | $408,766 |
| 2023 | $7,581,416 | $-147,561 | $523,130 | $412,341 | 20 | $457,838 | $113,572 | $406,123 |
| 2022 | $8,217,198 | $1,668,384 | $467,542 | $358,600 | 19 | $408,850 | $1,609,810 | $462,922 |
| 2021 | $7,698,730 | $537,619 | $431,565 | $343,015 | 19 | — | $494,751 | $403,132 |
| 2020 | $6,942,962 | $603,102 | $427,767 | $346,750 | 17 | — | $594,425 | $383,899 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W J Brace Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $476K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated focus includes education, culture, human services, and health care. Its stated preferences are the education and health of children, the health and care of older adults, and hospitals in Kansas City, Missouri.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Cultivate Kansas City describes its mission as growing food, farms, and community in support of a sustainable, healthy, local food system. Northland Shepherd’s Center says it promotes older adults’ physical, mental, and social well-being and helps them maintain dignity and independence. Cristo Rey Kansas City describes its work as providing a Catholic college preparatory education to culturally diverse students with economic need. Drumm Center for Children says it provides a stable, nurturing environment for children in foster care and works to keep siblings together when possible.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 20 grants totaling $401,650. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the larger awards were $50,000 to Mid-America Regional Council for “Support Communities for All,” $50,000 to Partnership Regional Educational Prep for unrestricted general support, $40,000 to Cultivate Kansas City for unrestricted general support, and $30,000 to Girl Scouts of NE KS & NW MO for outreach programs.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application instructions call for a letter of no more than three pages with appropriate attachments, and state that there are no specific deadlines. The filing also says awards are restricted to charitable organizations located in Missouri and gives preference to children’s education and health and the health and care of older adults. Grant-program information says general operating and program support are considered, grants are one year in duration, and capital requests are not considered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
W J Brace Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$63K (2022) → $70K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $70K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W J Brace Charitable Trust
How much does W J Brace Charitable Trust give each year?
W J Brace Charitable Trust gave $402K across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $360K across 17 grants.
What is W J Brace Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
W J Brace Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,083, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from W J Brace Charitable Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does W J Brace Charitable Trust give grants?
W J Brace Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (10 grants).
Does W J Brace Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of W J Brace Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W J Brace Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
W J Brace Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Mid-America Regional Council ($50,000), Partnership Regional Educational Prep ($50,000) and Cultivate Kansas City Inc ($40,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is W J Brace Charitable Trust?
W J Brace Charitable Trust reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $455K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $476K (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 W J Brace Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s stated focus includes education, culture, human services, and health care. Its stated preferences are the education and health of children, the health and care of older adults, and hospitals in Kansas City, Missouri. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W J Brace Charitable Trust?
Submit a letter of no more than three pages with appropriate attachments. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W J Brace Charitable Trust's EIN?
W J Brace Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7244050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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