National WWI Museum and Memorial
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$4.3M
Foundation funders
41
Grants recorded
98
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds National WWI Museum and Memorial?
National WWI Museum and Memorial is funded by 41 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.5M), Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation ($300K), The Sherman Family Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to National WWI Museum and Memorial between 2019–2026.
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| Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust 10030800 | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Greater Horizons | $7,517 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | $5,760 | 1 | 2025 |
| Stern Elaine Feld Char Tr | $4,000 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation C/O Friend & Associates LLC | $3,500 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The Torosian Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Helen S Boylan Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Atterbury Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Womack Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Wilson Sexton Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,550 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Serve to Lead Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Glen & Carmel Mitchell | $800 | 2 | 2025–2026 |
| Leonard Family Charitable Foundation | $750 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Rensenhouse Charitable Foundation Inc of Missouri | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2026) to $3.0M (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
What grants has National WWI Museum and Memorial received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | IN-PERSON FIELD TRIPS FOR KC METRO TITLE 1 SCHOOLS | $10,000 |
| 2026 | Stern Elaine Feld Char Tr | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2026 | The Glen & Carmel Mitchell | CHARITY | $550 |
| 2025 | Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | R a Long Foundation | ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| 2025 | V & H Charitable Foundation | WWI MEMORIAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Missouri Humanities Council | HUMANITIES PROGRAMS | $22,500 |
| 2025 | The Curry Family Foundation | MUSEUM PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Bergen County | DONOR DESIGNATION | $15,500 |
| 2025 | Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust 10030800 | FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | SUBSIDIZED SCHOOL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States | Veterans Service | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Foyer Foundation | TO BE USED AT THE | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Arts program support | $5,760 |
| 2025 | The James P Pace Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Torosian Foundation | Historic Preservation | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Helen S Boylan Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT MUSEUM MAINTENANCE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $1,050 |
| 2025 | Womack Foundation | GENERAL USES | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Stern Elaine Feld Char Tr | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED | $500 |
| 2025 | The Glen & Carmel Mitchell | CHARITY | $250 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | RELIGION & CULTURAL INST INITIATIVE | $2,500,000 |
| 2024 | Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Louetta M Cowden Foundation | DIGITIZING THE FIRST WORLD | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 98 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National WWI Museum and Memorial?
National WWI Museum and Memorial is funded by 41 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.5M), Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation ($300K), The Sherman Family Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to National WWI Museum and Memorial between 2019–2026.
Who is National WWI Museum and Memorial's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of National WWI Museum and Memorial, with $2.5M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has National WWI Museum and Memorial received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to National WWI Museum and Memorial across 98 grants from 41 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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