The Transition Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Transition Academy?
The Transition Academy is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by New Schools Fund ($355K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($350K), Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund ($320K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to The Transition Academy between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Schools Fund | $355,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | $320,326 | 5 | 2023–2024 |
| Health Forward Foundation | $219,770 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | $115,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $45,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | $41,450 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| School Smart KC Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Center for Civic Innovation IN | $17,004 | 1 | 2025 |
| 4point0 Schools | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| R a Long Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $681K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.
What grants has The Transition Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Children's Mercy Hospital | Research | $20,200 |
| 2025 | National Center for Civic Innovation IN | LIBERATED GRANT | $17,004 |
| 2025 | R a Long Foundation | ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, MARKETING, AND TECHNOLOGY RELATED TO WORKFORCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. 202410-16555 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | CREATING SUCCESS FOR CENTRAL CITY YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES | $74,000 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | EMPOWERHQ | $65,100 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | PROJECT ELEVATE | $46,200 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $45,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Program Fundng | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | $28,976 |
| 2024 | The Children's Mercy Hospital | Research | $21,250 |
| 2024 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | New Schools Fund | RACIAL EQUITY | $205,000 |
| 2023 | Health Forward Foundation | THE TRANSITION ACADEMY-CAPACITY BUILDING 2023 | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund | CREATING SUCCESS FOR CENTRAL CITY YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES | $106,050 |
| 2023 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Health Forward Foundation | IMPACT & EVALUATION | $69,770 |
| 2022 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 4point0 Schools | VELA Meet the Moment | $15,000 |
| 2021 | New Schools Fund | RACIAL EQUITY | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR AN EMERGING ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES POSTSECONDARY TRANSITIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 202108-11234 | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. | $25,000 |
| 2020 | School Smart KC Inc | TO SUPPORT COVID-10 RELIEF | $40,000 |
| 2020 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. | $30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Transition Academy?
The Transition Academy is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by New Schools Fund ($355K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($350K), Jackson County Community Children's Services Fund ($320K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to The Transition Academy between 2020–2025.
Who is The Transition Academy's largest funder?
New Schools Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Transition Academy, with $355K across 2 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has The Transition Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to The Transition Academy across 26 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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