Mazuma Foundation Grants

Mazuma Foundation Grants

Funder: Mazuma Credit Union (Kansas City, MO/KS area)

Background: The Mazuma Foundation was created in 2015 as part of Mazuma Credit Union's commitment to providing financial assistance to the community. As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution, Mazuma reinvests profits back into the Kansas City community.

Geographic Scope: Kansas City metropolitan area

Focus Areas:

Financial well-being and financial education

Community development

The arts

Award Information:

Combined annual funding: $70,000 total pool (distributed among multiple recipients)

2025 recipients: 12 local non-profits

2024 recipients: 8 organizations

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) non-profit organizations

Must serve the Kansas City metropolitan area

Must work in at least one of three focus areas: community development, financial education, and/or the arts

Selection Process:

Committees made up of Mazuma Team Members review applications

Assessment criteria: need, impact, mission, and other factors

Additional Support Beyond Grants:

Organizations that apply (whether funded or not) may be connected with:

- Volunteer engagement opportunities
- Financial well-being workshops for staff
- Other partnership opportunities

Contact: www.mazuma.org/foundation