William T & Frances D Grant

OVERLAND PARK, KS EIN: 44-6010325 Website

William T & Frances D Grant Charitable Trust & Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Established in 1960 in Missouri, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and has been tax-exempt since July 1964. The foundation makes charitable grants across multiple sectors including education, medical services, public safety, arts, and religious organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$77K

-70.6% YoY

Grant Count

+28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-77.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable activities across the following primary areas:

Education — Youth education and K-12 schools (largest funding area by average grant)
Medical Services — Medical care and health-related initiatives
Public Safety — Community safety programs
Arts & Culture — Arts organizations and museum support
Religious Organizations — Faith-based charitable work
General Charitable Purposes

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded 25 grants in its most recent filing year, with a giving rate of 26.6% of assets. Most recent awards were made in 2024.

Grant Range

& Statistics:**

Average Grant

by program area:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations primarily in Kansas and the surrounding region, with a focus on the Overland Park, Kansas area and broader Midwest communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $336K (39%)

Missouri $288K (33%)

California $213K (25%)

Indiana $25K (3%)

Massachusetts $3K (0%)

New York $1K (0%)

States

California Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Missouri New York

Cities

INDEPENDENCEINDIANAPOLISKANSAS CITYKINGSVILLELAWRENCELEXINGTONMONTEREYNEW YORKOVERLAND PARKPRAIRIE VILLAGEPRARIE HILLROELAND PARKSALINASSAN FRANCISCOSEASIDESHAWNEE MISSIONWICHITA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023):

Total Assets: $301,000
Total Revenue: $99,700
Total Expenses: $271,000
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Giving: $77,999

Historical Context: Financial data available from 2011 to 2023 via Form 990 tax filings.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation ($25,000), Bishop Miege ($13,200), Pembroke Hill School ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KANSAS CITY METRO CRIME CMMSN KANSAS CITY, MO	PUBLIC SAFETY	$5,000
MOKAN BASKETBALL OVERLAND PARK, KS	EDUCATION	$5,000
BISHOP MIEGE ROELAND PARK, KS	EDUCATION	$13,200
MADDIES MISSION LEXINGTON, MA	MEDICAL	$2,500
UMKC FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO	EDUCATION	$1,750
KAPPA ALPHA THETA FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN	EDUCATION	$25,000
PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO	EDUCATION	$10,000
KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUND KANSAS CITY, KS	EDUCATION	$5,000
JEWELL BALL INDEPENDENT FOUND PRARIE HILL, KS	CHARITY	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Great Plains Trust Company serves as trustee for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

Address: 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66202-3078
Phone: 913-831-7999
EIN: 44-6010325

Frequently Asked Questions

What does William T & Frances D Grant fund?

The foundation supports charitable activities across the following primary areas: • **Education** — Youth education and K-12 schools (largest funding area by average grant) • **Medical Services** — Medical care and health-related initiatives • **Public Safety** — Community safety programs • **Arts & Culture** — Arts organizations and museum support • **Religious Organizations** — Faith-based charitable work • **General Charitable Purposes**

How do I apply for a grant from William T & Frances D Grant?

**Grant Range & Statistics:** • Grant range: $1,000 to $240,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Average grant by program area: • Education: $29,747 average (13 recipients) • Medical: $11,167 average (3 recipients) • Public Safety: $5,000 average (2 recipients) • Charity: $10,000 average (1 recipient) • Arts: $1,500 average (1 recipient) • Religious: $10,000 average (1 recipient) • Museum: $2,500 average (1 recipient) **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded 25 grants in its most recent filin…

Where does William T & Frances D Grant make grants?

The foundation funds organizations primarily in Kansas and the surrounding region, with a focus on the Overland Park, Kansas area and broader Midwest communities.