Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$391K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City?
Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee ($140K), Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation ($70K), Theater League Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $391K in grants to Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | $140,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | $70,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Theater League Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2023–2025 |
| The Francis Family Foundation | $40,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Sosland Foundation | $17,800 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | $15,950 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic | $12,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Copaken Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Nerman Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Womack Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Seidler Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | $550 | 2 | 2024 |
| Miller-Mellor Association | $225 | 1 | 2025 |
| Spaulding Family Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2024 |
| Holmes Parker Fndtn Trust | $100 | 1 | 2019 |
| Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2019) to $154K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $62K.
What grants has Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Theater League Inc | publicize and support perf arts | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Theater League Inc | promoting theater in KC | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Womack Foundation | GENERAL USES | $500 |
| 2025 | Miller-Mellor Association | EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT) | $225 |
| 2024 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | KC STUDIO GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & PEFORMING ARTS REVIEWS FY25 | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | TEENTIX KC | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE AND SMID ARTS ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING SUBSIDY | $30,000 |
| 2024 | G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic | PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT AND INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN ARTS IN KC | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Theater League Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sosland Foundation | CULTURAL ARTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherman Family Foundation | SUPPORTS THE CITY'S ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Nerman Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Seidler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| 2024 | Womack Foundation | GENERAL USES | $500 |
| 2024 | Spaulding Family Foundation | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $150 |
| 2024 | Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50 |
| 2023 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Theater League Inc | Support cultural and educational programming | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Sosland Foundation | CULTURAL ARTS | $5,150 |
| 2023 | Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable | SUPPORT KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City?
Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee ($140K), Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation ($70K), Theater League Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $391K in grants to Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City between 2019–2025.
Who is Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City's largest funder?
Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee is the largest recorded funder of Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City, with $140K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City received?
IRS 990 filings record $391K in grants to Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City across 50 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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