Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$5.4M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation?
Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by School Smart KC Inc ($4.2M), The Kansas City Royals Foundation ($290K), Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund ($188K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Smart KC Inc | $4,226,663 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| The Kansas City Royals Foundation | $290,050 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | $187,651 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $166,616 | 6 | 2018–2024 |
| Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation | $165,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| 15 and the Mahomies Foundation | $92,765 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Hunt Family Foundation | $72,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Dipasquale Moore Law Firm Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Be Great Together | $48,650 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | $28,250 | 1 | 2025 |
| Round It up America Inc | $19,870 | 1 | 2022 |
| V & H Charitable Foundation | $4,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| George & Ada Ultch Memorial Fund | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| The Shumaker Family Foundation | $1,200 | 1 | 2024 |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kincaid Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Heavy Constructors Association of the GRTR KC Area Industry Advancement Fund | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hallmark Corporate Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2018) to $2.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $110K.
What grants has Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hunt Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $42,000 |
| 2025 | Dipasquale Moore Law Firm Foundation | SPORTS PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Donor Designations | $28,250 |
| 2025 | Be Great Together | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITHIN KCPS SYSTEM | $8,150 |
| 2025 | George & Ada Ultch Memorial Fund | PASEO ACADEMY OUTSIDE ARTS INSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Kansas City Royals Foundation | PROGRAMS | $110,050 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXPANSION | $52,506 |
| 2024 | Hunt Family Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Dipasquale Moore Law Firm Foundation | SPORTS PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SUPPORT MODEL | $24,853 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR KCPSEF ANNUAL STATE OF THE SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST ON OCTOBER 3, 2024 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 202408-15356 | $1,760 |
| 2024 | The Shumaker Family Foundation | Operating Grant | $1,200 |
| 2024 | Kincaid Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SUPPORT MODEL | $110,292 |
| 2023 | The Kansas City Royals Foundation | PROGRAMS | $110,000 |
| 2023 | 15 and the Mahomies Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICE | $60,265 |
| 2023 | Be Great Together | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITHIN KCPS SYSTEM | $20,500 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ANNUAL STATE OF THE SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST 2023 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 19, 2023. 202309-14307 | $4,856 |
| 2023 | V & H Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT OF ANNUAL EVENT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | School Smart KC Inc | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND SIGNATURE QUALITY SCHOOLS | $205,558 |
| 2022 | The Kansas City Royals Foundation | PROGRAMS | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Round It up America Inc | COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS | $19,870 |
| 2022 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ANNUAL STATE OF THE SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST 2022 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 12, 2022. 202208-12870 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | George & Ada Ultch Memorial Fund | TEACHER APPRECIATION | $2,000 |
| 2022 | V & H Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT OF ANNUAL EVENT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Hallmark Corporate Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2021 | School Smart KC Inc | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND SIGNATURE QUALITY SCHOOLS | $381,558 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MODEL ACROSS 11 SCHOOLS WITHIN KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR. 202108-11062 | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Be Great Together | EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Kansas City Royals Foundation | PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation?
Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by School Smart KC Inc ($4.2M), The Kansas City Royals Foundation ($290K), Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund ($188K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation between 2018–2025.
Who is Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation's largest funder?
School Smart KC Inc is the largest recorded funder of Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation, with $4.2M across 4 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation across 39 grants from 18 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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