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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 43-1460787

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation

A private foundation in Kansas City, MO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 189 grants and $12.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Julia I Kauffman
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 932-1219
Form and materials
Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $12,224,728

    Grants listed
    189
    Assets, end of year
    $277,811,556

  • Tax year 2023

    $10,119,072

    Grants listed
    173
    Assets, end of year
    $270,886,855

  • Tax year 2022

    $9,511,926

    Grants listed
    168
    Assets, end of year
    $259,878,452

  • Tax year 2021

    $8,585,782

    Grants listed
    166
    Assets, end of year
    $261,297,111

  • Tax year 2020

    $9,091,358

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $237,483,379

  • Tax year 2019

    $11,737,855

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $236,114,874

Grants paid in 2024

189 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CtrKansas City, MO

    Institute for women's cardiovascular research

    $3,333,333
  2. Kansas City BalletKansas City, MO

    Moving into the future endowment campaign additional support

    $1,000,000
  3. Kansas City BalletKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $750,000
  4. Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $550,000
  5. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $500,000
  6. Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MO

    General operation support for 2024-2025 fiscal year

    $350,000
  7. Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MO

    General operating support for the kansas city symphony 2024-2025 season

    $300,000
  8. Kansas City Repertory Theatre IncKansas City, MO

    Kcreps 2024-2025 season of operations

    $255,000
  9. William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MO

    General operating support

    $210,000
  10. Umkc ConservatoryKansas City, MO

    Operating/program support 2024-2025

    $170,000
  11. Pac Holding IncKansas City, MO

    General operating grant

    $155,000
  12. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $153,781
  13. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $153,759
  14. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $150,000
  15. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $144,469
  16. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $144,465
  17. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $144,421
  18. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $144,402
  19. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $144,370
  20. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $139,790
  21. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $139,767
  22. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $135,140
  23. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $130,498
  24. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $130,459
  25. Cure of Ars Catholic ChurchLeawood, KS

    Church organ fund

    $100,000
  26. International Debutante Ball FoundationNew York, NY

    Event support for international debutante ball

    $100,000
  27. Kansas City Girls Preparatory AcademyKansas City, MO

    Support for kansas city girls prepatory academy

    $100,000
  28. St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CtrKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  29. Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Event support of lyric opera ball

    $75,000
  30. Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Lyric opera staff capacity building request

    $75,000
  31. Kansas City BalletKansas City, MO

    Event support for 2024 nutcracker ball

    $65,000
  32. Umkc ConservatoryKansas City, MO

    Event support for crescendo 2024

    $65,000
  33. Charlotte Street FoundationKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024

    $55,000
  34. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    Event support for the 2024 frederick law olmsted luncheon

    $50,000
  35. Englewood ArtsIndependence, MO

    Securing our future: funding our sustainability

    $50,000
  36. Heart of America Shakespeare FestivalKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $50,000
  37. Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MO

    General operating support: 2024-2025 kcai fund

    $50,000
  38. Kansas City BalletKansas City, MO

    Chairman's gift

    $50,000
  39. Kansas City BalletKansas City, MO

    Event support for the sugar plum fairy ball

    $50,000
  40. Kansas City PBSKansas City, MO

    KCPBS local arts productions support

    $50,000
  41. Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MO

    Event support of 2024 symphony ball

    $50,000
  42. The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY

    Event support for orchid dinner

    $50,000
  43. The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY

    Event support for conservatory ball

    $50,000
  44. St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CtrKansas City, MO

    Support for ST. Luke's foundation event at kcpa

    $45,579
  45. Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $40,000
  46. Unicorn TheatreKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $40,000
  47. The Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    KC studio general operating support & peforming arts reviews fy25

    $35,000
  48. The Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Teentix KC

    $35,000
  49. The Friends of Chamber Music Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    2024-2025 master pianist series and general operating support

    $35,000
  50. St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CtrKansas City, MO

    2024 gala fund a need

    $31,000
  51. Kansas City ChoraleKansas City, MO

    Operating support for 2024-2025 concert series

    $30,000
  52. Kansas City Starlight TheatreKansas City, MO

    General operating support for fy 2024

    $30,000
  53. Kansas City Starlight TheatreKansas City, MO

    General operating support for fy 2025

    $30,000
  54. Armenian Missionary Association of AmericaParamus, NJ

    Support for amaa

    $25,000
  55. Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MO

    25th anniversary gift

    $25,000
  56. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    Membership renewal - women's committee chairman's circle

    $25,000
  57. Kansas City Girls Preparatory AcademyKansas City, MO

    Event support for leading with love celebration

    $25,000
  58. KcurKansas City, MO

    Continued expansion of classical KC arts partnerships

    $25,000
  59. KcurKansas City, MO

    Support for kcur:s arts & culture reporting

    $25,000
  60. Lenox Hill Neighborhood HouseNew York, NY

    Event support of flights of fancy

    $25,000
  61. New York City BalletNew York, NY

    Event support for 2024 nycb annual luncheon

    $25,000
  62. New York City BalletNew York, NY

    Event support for 2025 nycb annual luncheon

    $25,000
  63. Palm Springs International Piano CompetitionPalm Springs, CA

    Event support for international piano competition

    $25,000
  64. Powell Gardens IncKingsville, MO

    Powell gardens 2024 arts programming

    $25,000
  65. The Coterie TheatreKansas City, MO

    General operating support for the 2023-2024 season

    $25,000
  66. What If PuppetsKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $25,000
  67. Kansas City Jazz OrchestraKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $20,000
  68. KC Clay GuildKansas City, MO

    KC clay build capital campaign phase i

    $20,000
  69. Music Theater Heritage IncKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $20,000
  70. The Culture House IncOlathe, KS

    General operating support

    $20,000
  71. Youth Symphony of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Support for orchestral education & tuition assistance

    $20,000
  72. Folk Alliance InternationalKansas City, MO

    Folk alliance international general operating support

    $17,500
  73. KC Fringe FestivalKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $17,500
  74. Northeast Community CenterKansas City, MO

    Building harmony in kansas city!

    $17,500
  75. Owencox Dance GroupKansas City, MO

    Support for 2024-2025 performance

    $17,500
  76. Spire Chamber EnsembleKansas City, MO

    Special capacity building grant

    $17,375
  77. Spire Chamber EnsembleKansas City, MO

    Special capacity building grant

    $17,375
  78. Bach Aria SoloistsKansas City, MO

    Bach aria soloists' 25th anniversay concert season: synergy

    $15,000
  79. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    Event support for fortune's fete

    $15,000
  80. Child Protection CenterKansas City, MO

    General operating support for fy25

    $15,000
  81. Kansas City Actors TheatreKansas City, MO

    General operating support for the 2024-2025 20th anniversay season

    $15,000
  82. Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness CenterOverland Park, KS

    Support of parkinson's exercise and wellness center

    $15,000
  83. The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024/2025 - season 9

    $15,000
  84. The Heartland Men's Chorus IncKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $15,000
  85. Art as MentorshipKansas City, MO

    General operating support: 2024 rsa/celebrate ameri'kana festival

    $12,500
  86. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    Event support of women's committee fall luncheon

    $10,000
  87. Children's Mercy HospitalKansas City, MO

    Children's circle of care

    $10,000
  88. Hearland Chamber MusicKansas City, MO

    Challenge grant

    $10,000
  89. Help Hope Live IncRadnor, PA

    Support for trevor jones celebrity golf classic

    $10,000
  90. Interurban Arthouse IncOverland Park, KS

    General operating support for fy 2025

    $10,000
  91. Jewel Ball of Kansas City MissouriKansas City, MO

    Event support for jewel ball

    $10,000
  92. Jewish Community CenterLeawood, KS

    Event support for 2024 KC superstar

    $10,000
  93. Kansas City Chamber OrchestraKansas City, MO

    General operating support for the 2024-2025 season

    $10,000
  94. Kansas City Repertory Theatre IncKansas City, MO

    Event support for 2054 kcrep gala

    $10,000
  95. Kansas City Young AudiencesKansas City, MO

    Event support of spark the arts in young hearts

    $10,000
  96. Mattie Rhodes CenterKansas City, MO

    Mattie rhodes center cultural arts

    $10,000
  97. Mid-America Arts AllianceKansas City, MO

    Strengthening the arts community in kansas city in fy25

    $10,000
  98. Moving ArtsKansas City, MO

    Moving arts kansas city 2024

    $10,000
  99. Musicarts InstituteIndependence, MO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  100. National World War I Museum and MemorialKansas City, MO

    "untold" - indigenous artist residency

    $10,000
  101. Nonprofit ConnectKansas City, MO

    Event support of nonprofit connect awards luncheon

    $10,000
  102. Spire Chamber EnsembleKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  103. Summit Theatre GroupLees Summit, MO

    STG studio fundraising campaign

    $10,000
  104. The Culture House IncOlathe, KS

    Capacity building for executive director position

    $10,000
  105. The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY

    Event support for holiday train show

    $10,000
  106. The Rabbit HoleNorth Kansas City, MO

    Event support for grand opening celebration

    $10,000
  107. University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO

    Event support for 2025 ucm president's gala

    $10,000
  108. Welcome House KCKansas City, MO

    Gift in honor of MR. Peter cashen

    $10,000
  109. Welcome House KCKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $10,000
  110. William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MO

    Event support for prelude season

    $10,000
  111. The Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $8,500
  112. Happy DoggoAmes, IA

    Matching gift

    $8,330
  113. Academy for Integrated ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $8,000
  114. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Matching gift

    $8,000
  115. Academy for Integrated ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $7,500
  116. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Mid-America ChapterKansas City, KS

    Event support for 2024 joe mcguff golf classic

    $7,500
  117. Kansas City Jazz AliveKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024 season

    $7,500
  118. Marty Stuart Center for Country MusicPhiladelphia, MS

    Matching gift

    $7,500
  119. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Matching gift

    $7,500
  120. Spinning Tree TheatrePrairie VLG, KS

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $7,500
  121. Summerfest Concerts IncKansas City, MO

    2024 concert series

    $7,500
  122. Youth Chorus of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $7,500
  123. Kansas City Artists CoalitionKansas City, MO

    Exhibitions & programming fy 2024

    $6,000
  124. Kansas City Women's ChorusKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2023-2024 season

    $6,000
  125. Folds of HonorPrairie Village, KS

    Matching gift

    $5,600
  126. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Mid-America ChapterKansas City, KS

    Event support for ALS night of hope

    $5,000
  127. Art in the Loop FoundationKansas City, MO

    2024 art in the loop project

    $5,000
  128. Arts Council of Johnson CountyOverland Park, KS

    General operating support

    $5,000
  129. Band of Angels CorpOverland Park, KS

    General operating support for 2024

    $5,000
  130. CHWC IncKansas City, KS

    2024 program support for arts engagement expansion

    $5,000
  131. City in Motion Dance Theater IncKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $5,000
  132. Deep Roots KCFairway, KS

    Event support of 2025 native plant landscaping conference

    $5,000
  133. Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CA

    Event support of eldorado country club scholarship fund

    $5,000
  134. Ensemble IbericaKansas City, MO

    2025 concert series

    $5,000
  135. Folly TheatreKansas City, MO

    Event support for folly frolic event

    $5,000
  136. Growing Futures Early Education CenterOverland Park, KS

    Matching gift

    $5,000
  137. Heart of America Shakespeare FestivalKansas City, MO

    Sponsorship support of 2024-2025 romantic revels gala

    $5,000
  138. Kansas City ZooKansas City, MO

    Event support for jazzoo 2024

    $5,000
  139. KC Melting Pot Theatre Productions IncKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $5,000
  140. Life UnlimitedKansas City, MO

    Event support hats off to mothers

    $5,000
  141. Marty Stuart Center for Country MusicPhiladelphia, MS

    Matching gift

    $5,000
  142. Medical Missions FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Event support for annual golf tournament

    $5,000
  143. Northland Symphony OrchestraKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $5,000
  144. Pac Holding IncKansas City, MO

    General operating grant

    $5,000
  145. SafehomeOverland Park, KS

    Event support for hearts on hope

    $5,000
  146. The Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Event support for oustanding kansas citian gala

    $5,000
  147. University of Missouri - Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Event support for entrepreneur of the year awards

    $5,000
  148. Austin Pets AliveAustin, TX

    Matching gift

    $4,400
  149. Alzheimer's Association - TN ChapterNashville, TN

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  150. Bert Nash Community Mental Health CenterLawrence, KS

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  151. Family Promise of LawrenceLawrence, KS

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  152. Kansas City Area Youth Jazz IncLeavenworth, KS

    Onward & upward! Supporting kansas city area youth jazz

    $4,000
  153. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  154. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  155. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  156. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  157. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $4,000
  158. William Baker Choral FoundationRoeland Park, KS

    General operating support

    $4,000
  159. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Series 2015 bond interest

    $3,750
  160. Harry S Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MO

    Event support for wild about harry

    $3,300
  161. Puppetry Arts InstituteIndependence, MO

    Three puppet shows from creative hand puppets to amazing marionettes

    $3,000
  162. Great Plains SPCAMerriam, KS

    Matching gift

    $2,700
  163. Friends of the Opus 76 QuartetPrairie VLG, KS

    General operating support for 2024-2025 season

    $2,500
  164. Kansas City Baroque ConsortiumKansas City, MO

    General operating support for 2024 season

    $2,500
  165. Kansas City Friends of Alvin AileyKansas City, MO

    Event support for 2024 benefit gala

    $2,500
  166. Te DeumKansas City, MO

    General operating support for te deums 17th anniversary season 2024-2025

    $2,500
  167. Harry S Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $2,250
  168. Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $2,250
  169. HNC Living FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Matching gift

    $2,000
  170. Kansas City A CappellaPrairie VLG, KS

    2024-2025 KC a cappella concert season

    $2,000
  171. National World War I Museum and MemorialKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $2,000
  172. Women in Film KCOlathe, KS

    Event support for the KC international filmfest short screenplay contest

    $1,750
  173. City Union MissionKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $1,000
  174. Harry S Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $1,000
  175. Lawrence Community Food AllianceLawrence, KS

    Matching gift

    $1,000
  176. Nashville Steam Preservation Society IncNashville, TN

    Matching gift

    $1,000
  177. Village Presbyterian ChurchShawnee Mission, KS

    Matching gift

    $1,000
  178. William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MO

    Event support for joyce didonato

    $1,000
  179. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $960
  180. Phoenix FamilyKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $750
  181. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas IncOverland Park, KS

    Matching gift

    $600
  182. Great Plains SPCAMerriam, KS

    Matching gift

    $600
  183. Inclusion ConnectionsOlathe, KS

    Matching gift

    $600
  184. Kansas City Artists CoalitionKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $600
  185. Kansas City Community GardenKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $600
  186. Lawrence Arts CenterLawrence, KS

    Matching gift

    $600
  187. Sarah Is Our Superhero IncLawrence, KS

    Matching gift

    $600
  188. Deep Roots KCFairway, KS

    Matching gift

    $400
  189. Kanbe's MarketsKansas City, MO

    Matching gift

    $105

Approved for future payment

10 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MO

    Endowment campaign

    $25,000,000
  2. Umkc ConservatoryKansas City, MO

    Performing arts center expansion and renovation project

    $10,000,000
  3. St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CtrKansas City, MO

    Institute for women's cardiovascular research

    $6,666,667
  4. Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Endowment campaign

    $1,500,000
  5. William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MO

    Genral operating support

    $420,000
  6. Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MO

    General operating support

    $100,000
  7. Northeast Community CenterKansas City, MO

    Crescendo: a capital campaign

    $50,000
  8. Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MO

    25th anniversary gift

    $25,000
  9. Palm Springs International Piano CompetitionPalm Springs, CA

    Event sponsored for 2025 junior interantional piano competition

    $25,000
  10. KU Endowment AssociationLawrence, KS

    Event support for renee fleming and DR. Francis collins performance.

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture75 grants $3,939,02187% of the total
  2. Community development2 grants $160,0004% of the total
  3. Environment5 grants $115,4003% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation4 grants $100,0002% of the total
  5. Education10 grants $95,8002% of the total
  6. Human services4 grants $39,000<1% of the total
  7. 8 other causes19 grants $95,3352% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri136 grants $11,487,948
  2. New York11 grants $385,000
  3. Kansas30 grants $241,050
  4. California2 grants $30,000
  5. New Jersey1 grant $25,000
  6. Mississippi2 grants $12,500
  7. Texas2 grants $11,900
  8. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000
  9. Iowa1 grant $8,330
  10. North Carolina1 grant $8,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Alexandra E MooreDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • Amy ClarkCOO Hours 32Pay $240,174
  • Cara Z NewellDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • David LadyCIO/DIRECTOR Hours 32Pay $272,427
  • George P JandlDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • Julia Irene KauffmanCHAIRMAN/CEO Hours 30Pay $463,199
  • Julia Power WeldDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • Lauren MM LapointeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • Peter W BrownDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,000
  • Sharon BlickensderferCFO/TREASURER Hours 25Pay $179,081

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