Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$232K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City?
Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts ($140K), The Francis Family Foundation ($40K), Theater League Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $232K in grants to Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts | $140,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Francis Family Foundation | $40,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Theater League Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of | $10,350 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Sosland Foundation | $5,150 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Seidler Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Nerman Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Henry E Wurst Family Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Spaulding Family Foundation | $300 | 2 | 2024 |
| Miller-mellor Association | $225 | 1 | 2025 |
| Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation | $100 | 2 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
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 | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Miller-mellor Association | EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT) | $225 |
| 2024 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE AND SMID ARTS ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING SUBSIDY | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Theater League Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherman Family Foundation | SUPPORTS THE CITY'S ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Seidler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Seidler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Spaulding Family Foundation | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $150 |
| 2024 | Spaulding Family Foundation | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $150 |
| 2023 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Theater League Inc | Support cultural and educational programming | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherman Family Foundation | SUPPORTS THE CITY'S ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Francis Family Foundation | DISCRETIONARY AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherman Family Foundation | SUPPORTS THE CITY'S ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Sosland Foundation | CULTURAL ARTS | $150 |
| 2021 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Francis Family Foundation | DISCRETIONARY AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Sosland Foundation | CULTURAL ARTS | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Nerman Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Henry E Wurst Family Foundation | GENERAL OP | $250 |
| 2021 | Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation | Matching gift direct-to-patient telehealth | $50 |
| 2021 | Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation | Matching gift direct-to-patient telehealth | $50 |
| 2020 | Jewish Community Foundation of | General support | $10,350 |
| 2020 | The Francis Family Foundation | DISCRETIONARY AWARD - DESIGNATED BY J. SCOTT FRANCIS | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Francis Family Foundation | DISCRETIONARY AWARD - DESIGNATED BY J. SCOTT FRANCIS FOR KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Sosland Foundation | CULTURAL ARTS | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City?
Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts ($140K), The Francis Family Foundation ($40K), Theater League Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $232K in grants to Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City between 2020–2025.
Who is Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City's largest funder?
Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts 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 $232K in grants to Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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