University Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
71
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds University Academy?
University Academy is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($875K), University Academy Foundation ($397K), Jewish Community Foundation of ($382K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to University Academy between 2018–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has University Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED EQUITY AND INCLUSION FOCUSED LEARNING DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR. 202403-14869 | $225,000 |
| 2024 | University Academy Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE K-12 STUDENTS TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP, COLLEGE PREPARATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. | $106,125 |
| 2024 | Jackson County Community Children's | TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | $33,828 |
| 2024 | School Smart Kc Inc | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $26,668 |
| 2024 | The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,200 |
| 2024 | The Sherman Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,550 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,300 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,150 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,150 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,100 |
| 2024 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sunflower Foundation | Charter school preparatory | $5,000 |
| 2024 | William T Kemper Foundation | COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM MATCH | $2,750 |
| 2024 | William T Kemper Foundation | COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM MATCH | $1,600 |
| 2024 | Trio Foundation AKA RITA BLITT FUND | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | John and Bernice Hamra Foundation | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Hickok Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2024 | Thomas Martin Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPSEDUCATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Thomas Martin Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPSEDUCATION | $500 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN SCIENCE AND REAL WORLD LEARNING TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 USING PROJECT LEAD THE WAY. 202203-12058 | $106,400 |
| 2023 | University Academy Foundation | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE K-12 STUDENTS TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP, COLLEGE PREPARATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | $88,937 |
| 2023 | The Players Alliance Inc | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATIONS | $18,000 |
| 2023 | The Players Alliance Inc | FIELD IMPROVEMENTS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 2023 | School Smart Kc Inc | EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The George E and Annette Cross Murphy Charitable Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Francis Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 71 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University Academy?
University Academy is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($875K), University Academy Foundation ($397K), Jewish Community Foundation of ($382K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to University Academy between 2018–2025.
Who is University Academy's largest funder?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of University Academy, with $875K across 7 grants (2018–2024).
How much grant funding has University Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to University Academy across 71 grants from 23 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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