Funding Amount

US $150,000 - US $500,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The greater Kansas City area is defined as Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri, and Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas.

Geography

  • Based in and serve residents within the greater Kansas City area

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Additionally, the Foundation considers only very limited funding for Type II or III supporting organizations.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: What organizations are ineligible to receive a grant?Organizations that are not in compliance with laws and regulations that govern them.
  • Not eligible: Non-Jewish religious organizations whose primary purpose is the promotion of specific religious doctrine, though religious organizations may be eligible to receive funding for activities that are non-sectarian and benefit the larger community.
  • Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Not eligible: Support:General organizational operating expenses
  • Not eligible: Ongoing programs
  • Not eligible: Sponsorships and/or special events such as galas, conferences, luncheons, performances, festivals, awards dinners, etc.
  • Not eligible: Past operating deficits or debt reductionSingle-disease causesAnimal-related causesSports-related causes.
  • Not eligible: Political activitiesPublications.
  • Not eligible: Historic preservation

Overview

The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation focuses on enhancing the quality of life in greater Kansas City through strategic philanthropy. It supports organizations dedicated to nonprofit excellence, addressing systemic issues, and improving outcomes for underserved communities. Grants typically range from $100,000 to $250,000, aiming for transformational change. The Foundation prioritizes local organizations that align with its mission and values, ensuring a significant community impact.

NOTE: Organizations interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to review the information on this page regarding eligibility and the Foundation’s funding priorities and process. After doing so, if you believe your organization and proposed funding request fall within the Foundation’s focus areas and funding objectives, please complete this short questionnaire. This questionnaire is not a grant application; rather, it allows organizations to propose a grant idea that can be assessed for potential funding eligibility.
Background
The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation is focused on giving back to the people of greater Kansas City.
Through responsive and strategic philanthropy, the Foundation supports a variety of organizations working to improve the quality of life in local communities.
The Foundation is committed to assisting the city’s most vulnerable neighbors and striving to achieve lasting and meaningful change.
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Grant Opportunities
The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation’s grantmaking strategy emphasizes creating excellence and transformational change.
The Foundation’s unique approach combines proactive support that strengthens area nonprofits and responsive community assistance to achieve greater results, with a focus on underserved populations.
The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation seeks to make strategic and responsive grants that help organizations achieve one or more of the following:
Since inception, the Foundation has invested over $175 million in greater Kansas City nonprofit organizations.
The Foundation supports special programs, capacity building, and capital projects through strategic and responsive grants that help organizations achieve one or more of the following:
What is the typical amount and duration of grant awards?
The Foundation does not have fixed minimum or maximum award limits, though grant awards typically fall in the range of $100,000 to $250,000. The Foundation makes both one-year and multi-year grant awards.

Eligibility

The Foundation considers support for organizations that are based in and serve residents within the greater Kansas City area. The greater Kansas City area is defined as Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri, and Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas.Grants are made only to organizations that are tax-exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) and that are not classified as private foundations within the code. Additionally, the Foundation considers only very limited funding for Type II or III supporting organizations.

Ineligibility

What organizations are ineligible to receive a grant?Organizations that are not in compliance with laws and regulations that govern them. Non-Jewish religious organizations whose primary purpose is the promotion of specific religious doctrine, though religious organizations may be eligible to receive funding for activities that are non-sectarian and benefit the larger community.Organizations that discriminate against individuals based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.What activities does the Foundation not support?Except in the rarest of circumstances, the Foundation does not make grants to support:General organizational operating expenses and ongoing programsSponsorships and/or special events such as galas, conferences, luncheons, performances, festivals, awards dinners, etc.Past operating deficits or debt reductionSingle-disease causesAnimal-related causesSports-related causesPolitical activitiesPublicationsHistoric preservation

What Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$27.98M
Median grant
$13.99M
Range
$63–$27.98M
  • By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO.

Example grants

  • Contributions from Passthrough Activity · Kansas City, MO

    $63

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Capacity building
  • Community development

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