Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be considered.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Established under the will of Harry Wilson Loose in 1927, it prioritizes operational and program support while excluding capital support and requests from individuals, endowments, and certain public service projects.
  • Not eligible: Grant requests for capital support will not be considered.
  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Endowments
  • Not eligible: Travel for individuals
  • Not eligible: Groups when travel is
  • Not eligible: the proposal’s primary focus;municipal and community services, such as police and fire protection;annual fundraising or membership drives;government staff positions, except in public schools;publications or audiovisual programs unless they are part of a larger project.

Overview

The Carrie J. Loose Trust Grant supports charitable initiatives in Kansas City, Missouri, focusing on areas like community improvement, education, health, human services, and research. This grant aims to enhance quality of life through diverse funding opportunities.

Eligibility

Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be considered.

Ineligibility

Grant requests for capital support will not be considered.In general, we do not provide grants to:individuals;endowments;travel for individuals or groups when travel is
the proposal’s primary focus;municipal and community services, such as police and fire protection;annual fundraising or membership drives;government staff positions, except in public schools;publications or audiovisual programs unless they are part of a larger project.

What Carrie J Loose Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
19
Total given
$897K
Median grant
$40K
Range
$5,000–$100K
  • By dollars: Missouri 86%, Kansas 8%, Texas 4%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS; Dallas, TX.
  • 42% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Cornerstones of Care · Kansas City, MO

    Unrestricted general

    $100K

  • Veterans Community Project · Kansas City, MO

    Support veterans navigation

    $100K

  • Bionexus - KC · Kansas City, MO

    Regional strategic

    $80K

  • Armour Oaks Senior Living Community · Kansas City, MO

    Support benevolent care

    $75K

  • Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City · Overland Park, KS

    Social work supported food

    $75K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Community development

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