Unicorn Theatre
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Unicorn Theatre?
Unicorn Theatre is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Shubert Foundation Inc ($420K), Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation ($275K), Theater League Inc ($232K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Unicorn Theatre between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2019) to $466K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $226K.
What grants has Unicorn Theatre received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | FUND OUR FUTURE (FOF) CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | SEASON SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | ARTS | $17,000 |
| 2025 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National New Play Network Ltd | J. PROGRAMMING:6081 6081 RWP AWARDS TO THEATERS | $8,250 |
| 2025 | Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | SUPPORT 2025 ANNUAL SEASON | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sunderland Foundation | 50TH ANNIVERSARY BUILDING RENOVATIONS | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Theater League Inc | — | $124,200 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 SEASON | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | SEASON SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | ARTS | $21,000 |
| 2024 | The Torosian Foundation | Arts | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $85,000 |
| 2023 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | UNICORN THEATRE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY FUND OUR FUTURE CAMPAIGN | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Theater League Inc | Support cultural and educational programming | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2023-24 SEASON | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | 2022/2023 SEASON SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | ARTS | $23,000 |
| 2023 | Sabatino Foundation | FUNDRAISING | $5,803 |
| 2023 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $85,000 |
| 2022 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL SEASON | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL SEASON | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Unicorn Theatre?
Unicorn Theatre is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Shubert Foundation Inc ($420K), Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation ($275K), Theater League Inc ($232K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Unicorn Theatre between 2019–2025.
Who is Unicorn Theatre's largest funder?
The Shubert Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Unicorn Theatre, with $420K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Unicorn Theatre received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Unicorn Theatre across 59 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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