Kansas City Chorale
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$734K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
66
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Kansas City Chorale?
Kansas City Chorale is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee ($190K), Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation ($125K), William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee ($121K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $734K in grants to Kansas City Chorale between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | $190,000 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | $125,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | $120,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Miller-Mellor Association | $57,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Francis Family Foundation | $51,250 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | $49,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | $37,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| William T Kemper II Charitable Trust | $27,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Linda T Watson Family Foundation | $21,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Merrill Charitable Foundation | $15,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ingram Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Susan L Brown and Robert H Thill Jr Family Foundation | $3,750 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Phyllis Gordon Cohen Charitable | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Welch Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $208K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $63K.
What grants has Kansas City Chorale 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 | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Merrill Charitable Foundation | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Miller-Mellor Association | EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT) | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | ARTS | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Linda T Watson Family Foundation | VARIOUS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | $3,000 |
| 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 | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Susan L Brown and Robert H Thill Jr Family Foundation | THE CHORALE WILL UTILIZE ITS REPUTATION AS A WORLD-CLASS ARTISTIC ENSEMBLE TO BROADEN ITS REACH, PARTICULARLY TO YOUTH AUDIENCES AND WILL REPRESENT THE BEST OF KANSAS CITY'S CULTURAL FABRIC TO LISTENERS NATIONWIDE. | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | 2024 RECORDING PROJECT: THE LOST BIRDS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | 2023/2024 CONCERT SERIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 CONCERT SERIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT (SPRINGSONG) AND PARTIAL FUNDING FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Miller-Mellor Association | EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT) | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT ARTISTIC OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Linda T Watson Family Foundation | VARIOUS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | ARTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 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 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Susan L Brown and Robert H Thill Jr Family Foundation | THE CHORALE WILL UTILIZE ITS REPUTATION AS A WORLD-CLASS ARTISTIC ENSEMBLE TO BROADEN ITS REACH, PARTICULARLY TO YOUTH AUDIENCES AND WILL REPRESENT THE BEST OF KANSAS CITY'S CULTURAL FABRIC TO LISTENERS NATIONWIDE. | $2,250 |
| 2024 | The Ingram Family Foundation | HIGH CALIBER CHORAL ARTISTRY | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Merrill Charitable Foundation | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | 2022/2023 SEASON SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2023-2024 CONCERT SERIES | $30,000 |
| 2023 | William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | 2022/2023 SEASON SUPPORT WITH ANNUAL SPRINGSONG CONCERT AT THE NELSON UNDERWRITTEN IN MEMORY OF LAURA KEMPER FIELDS AND PARTIAL FUNDING FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,250 |
| 2023 | Miller-Mellor Association | EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 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. | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | 20-21 CONCERT SERIES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | ARTS | $7,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 66 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kansas City Chorale?
Kansas City Chorale is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee ($190K), Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation ($125K), William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee ($121K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $734K in grants to Kansas City Chorale between 2019–2025.
Who is Kansas City Chorale's largest funder?
Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee is the largest recorded funder of Kansas City Chorale, with $190K across 6 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Kansas City Chorale received?
IRS 990 filings record $734K in grants to Kansas City Chorale across 66 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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