Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Geographic Scope: Missouri (MO), with specific regions including Kansas City-St. Joseph and Springfield-Cape Girardeau

The MOScholars Program is a scholarship initiative offered by the Bright Futures Fund that provides funding to families and students in need. The program includes a tax credit reservation component that allows contributors to reserve tax credits equal to 100% of an eligible contribution.

Key Features:

  • Tax credit reservation available for eligible contributions
  • Supports Catholic education access
  • Underwritten by the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, ensuring donations go directly to schools and students

Contact Information:

  • Christy Gruenbaum, Development Coordinator | MOScholars
  • Phone: 816-714-2338
  • Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

  • Bright Futures Fund
  • PO Box 419037
  • Kansas City, MO 64141
  • Phone: 816.756.1850

Payment Methods: Contributions to MOScholars Tax Credits must be paid via check or wire transfer (not credit card). Separate payment methods required.

How to Apply

Application Process

For Tax Credit Reservations:

  1. Contact Christy Gruenbaum, Development Coordinator
  2. Phone: 816-714-2338 or email: [email protected]
  3. Payment method: Check or wire transfer only (credit cards not accepted)
  4. Call or email for more information on specific application procedures

For General Information:

  • Visit the MOScholars Program tab on the website for payment method details
  • More information available on reserving MOScholars Tax Credits

What Bright Futures Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
30
Total given
$6.42M
Median grant
$214K
Range
$6,375–$561K
  • By dollars: Missouri 98%, Kansas 2%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; St Joseph, MO; Joplin, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Nativity of Mary · Independence, MO

    Education support

    $561K

  • Holy Cross · Kansas City, MO

    Education support

    $434K

  • Cathedral School · St Joseph, MO

    Education support

    $427K

  • St Charles Borromeo · Kansas City, MO

    Education support

    $421K

  • St Regis Academy · Kansas City, MO

    Education support

    $338K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools

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