Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$7.7M
Foundation funders
66
Grants recorded
128
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is funded by 66 grantmakers, led by The Sunderland Foundation ($3.0M), Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc ($1.8M), United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc ($592K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2026) to $3.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | William T Kemper II Charitable Trust | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $1,785,800 |
| 2025 | Donald Slusher Lockton Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation | TO HELP BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KANSAS CITY TO CREATE AND SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIPS FOR CHILDREN. | $36,000 |
| 2025 | Helzberg Helps | — | $30,000 |
| 2025 | John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Donor Designations | $29,396 |
| 2025 | William T Kemper II Charitable Trust | BIG FUTURES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Ima Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,110 |
| 2025 | William T Kemper II Charitable Trust | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Hunt Family Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $18,000 |
| 2025 | David and Tracy Lockton Family | TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Steve Lockton Family Foundation | MENTORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $9,162 |
| 2025 | Wm and Margaret Schreiber Char Tr | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $7,500 |
| 2025 | United Way of Bergen County | DONOR DESIGNATION | $5,555 |
| 2025 | City Wide Facility Solutions Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Emmy Lou Tompkins Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Hickok Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $4,734 |
| 2025 | Lynne and Owen Buckley Foundation | PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORSHIPS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Berry Foundation Inc | ANNUAL GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Lynne and Owen Buckley Foundation | HOLIDAY FAMILY ADOPTION PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Brian & JOO Won Kaser Family | GENERAL PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2025 | The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2025 | Bluescope Foundation North America | MATCHING GIFT | $100 |
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS 1 | $100 |
| 2024 | The Sunderland Foundation | BIG FUTURES HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 2024 GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. 202405-15158 | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA | $60,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 128 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City is funded by 66 grantmakers, led by The Sunderland Foundation ($3.0M), Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc ($1.8M), United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc ($592K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City between 2019–2026.
Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City's largest funder?
The Sunderland Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, with $3.0M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City across 128 grants from 66 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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