Literacy Kansas City
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
71
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Literacy Kansas City?
Literacy Kansas City is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation ($800K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($629K), William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund ($430K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Literacy Kansas City between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Literacy Kansas City received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $7,500 |
| 2024 | William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY | $130,000 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 2024 GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. 202405-15137 | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Carrie J Loose Trust | SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION & | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| 2024 | R a Long Foundation | ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | R a Long Foundation | ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Education | $7,700 |
| 2024 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Martin Mary Elizabeth Scholarship | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, LITERACY, AND WORKFORCE SKILLS PROGRAMMING FOR 2,000 ADULT STUDENTS ANNUALLY. 202305-13934 | $150,000 |
| 2023 | William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Kansas City Royals Foundation | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Carrie J Loose Trust | SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION & | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation | Educational | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Curry Family Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAMS OVER 2 YEARS | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY PROGRAMS OVER 2 YEARS | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Mazuma Credit Union | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | R a Long Foundation | ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2023 | R a Long Foundation | ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2023 | The Francis Family Foundation | SMALL ARTS GRANT - ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | THE LITERACY LAB - MISSOURI | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Martin Mary Elizabeth Scholarship | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR LITERACY FOR ALL LUNCHEON 2023 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, MAY 11, 2023. 202303-13727 | $1,900 |
Showing 30 most recent of 71 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Literacy Kansas City?
Literacy Kansas City is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation ($800K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($629K), William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund ($430K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Literacy Kansas City between 2019–2025.
Who is Literacy Kansas City's largest funder?
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Literacy Kansas City, with $800K across 4 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has Literacy Kansas City received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Literacy Kansas City across 71 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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