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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 44-6012453

Commerce Bancshares Foundation

A private foundation in Kansas City, MO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 645 grants and $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
Program Director
1000 Walnut
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 234-1768
Form and materials
Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,034,526

    Grants listed
    645
    Assets, end of year
    $34,951,868

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,909,453

    Grants listed
    668
    Assets, end of year
    $30,301,246

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,889,813

    Grants listed
    711
    Assets, end of year
    $31,186,838

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,883,204

    Grants listed
    720
    Assets, end of year
    $31,991,951

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,329,620

    Grants listed
    854
    Assets, end of year
    $32,597,412

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,891,121

    Grants listed
    718
    Assets, end of year
    $34,338,222

Grants paid in 2024

645 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $60,500
  2. United Way of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $60,500
  3. United Way of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $60,500
  4. United Way of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $60,500
  5. Police Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Peregrine technology acquisition

    $50,000
  6. United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $42,628
  7. United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $42,628
  8. United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $42,628
  9. United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $42,628
  10. Urban League of Metropolitan St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Natural bridge renovation

    $40,000
  11. United Way of the PlainsWichita, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $35,000
  12. Artists Reenvisioning Tomorrow DBA Art IncPeoria, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $25,000
  13. Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills AssociationManhattan, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $25,000
  14. Community Foundation of the Ozarks IncSpringfield, MO

    Lore leaders for ozarks regional development

    $25,000
  15. Heart of Illinois United Way IncPeoria, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $25,000
  16. Heartland Foundation DBA Mosaic Life Care FoundationSt Joseph, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $21,500
  17. Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $19,000
  18. Missouri Colleges Fund IncJefferson Cty, MO

    Scholarship/tuition assistance

    $16,000
  19. Community Foundation of Central MissouriColumbia, MO

    Interstate 70 / highway 63 beautification project fund

    $15,000
  20. Exploration Place IncWichita, KS

    Ep2 initiative

    $15,000
  21. United Way of the OzarksSpringfield, MO

    Annual fund drive / contribution

    $13,000
  22. Heart of Missouri United Way IncColumbia, MO

    2024 heart of missouri united way community campaign

    $12,000
  23. Cancer Free Kids Pediatric Cancer Research AllianceCincinnati, OH

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $10,000
  24. Empower EvergreenWichita, KS

    Empower - nomar project campaign

    $10,000
  25. Heartland Community College FoundationNormal, IL

    General operating support for their capital campaign

    $10,000
  26. Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo IncHouston, TX

    Junior market steer auction

    $10,000
  27. Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTDWichita, KS

    Second century campaign

    $10,000
  28. Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTDWichita, KS

    Second century campaign

    $10,000
  29. Restore SGFSpringfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $10,000
  30. Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL

    Osf healthcare cancer institute

    $10,000
  31. The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri IncColumbia, MO

    Food bank market

    $10,000
  32. Umkc FoundationKansas City, MO

    Henry w. Bloch school of management

    $10,000
  33. University of Missouri - Nextgen Precision HealthColumbia, MO

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  34. Handi-Shop IncMexico, MO

    Partners for a better tomorrow community campaign

    $9,800
  35. Community Development Corporation of the Bloomington-Normal AreaNormal, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $9,000
  36. CHWC Inc DBA Community Housing of Wyandotte County IncKansas City, KS

    Supports the only affordable housing organization in wyco, for homebuyer education/partnership

    $8,000
  37. Community Resource CenterNashville, TN

    All in for hygiene

    $8,000
  38. Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services DBA Ches IncKansas City, MO

    Support homebuyer education and credit counseling services for lmi clients

    $8,000
  39. Family & Children's Service IncTulsa, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $7,500
  40. Gateway Region Young Mens Christian AssociationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $7,500
  41. Pivotal Point Transitional Housing IncSaint Joseph, MO

    Youth transitional housing capital campaign

    $7,500
  42. Springfield Business Development CorporationSpringfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $7,500
  43. Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-NormalBloomington, IL

    Capital campaign support

    $6,000
  44. Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield IncSpringfield, MO

    New club unit at williams elementary over 5 years

    $6,000
  45. Creative Learning Alliance IncJoplin, MO

    Creative learning alliance - capital campaign

    $6,000
  46. Finney County United WayGarden City, KS

    2025 annual fund raising campaign

    $6,000
  47. Guadalupe Center IncKansas City, MO

    Continued support of financial opportunity center work for lmi/latino clients

    $6,000
  48. Junior Achievement of Greater St LouisChesterfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $6,000
  49. Lebanon Area FoundationLebanon, MO

    Community cares

    $6,000
  50. Fort Hays State University FoundationHays, KS

    Scholarships

    $5,500
  51. Saint Francis Healthcare SystemCpe Girardeau, MO

    Friends of saint francis golf tournament

    $5,250
  52. American Cancer Society Inc (high Plains Division - St Louis Mo Office)St Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  53. American Heart Association IncSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  54. Arrue Jesuit High SchoolDenver, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  55. Black Leaders Advancing Community ChangeSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  56. Blue Valley Educational FoundationOverland Park, KS

    Teacher grants

    $5,000
  57. Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield IncSpringfield, MO

    Capital campaign for teen center

    $5,000
  58. Boys and Girls Club of AltonAlton, IL

    Community service award

    $5,000
  59. Brent Eley Foundation DBA Brent's PlaceAurora, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  60. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Cstate accelerate

    $5,000
  61. Circle of ConcernValley Park, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  62. Clayton Fire and Police FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  63. Colorado Dental Association Foundation IncGreenwood VLG, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  64. Community Services League of Jackson CountyIndependence, MO

    Supports their foc and homebuyer education in eastern jackson county

    $5,000
  65. Council of Churches of the Ozarks IncSpringfield, MO

    Levellup campaign over 3 years

    $5,000
  66. Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services DBA Ches IncKansas City, MO

    Support bipoc-owned, urban, under-resourced small businesses, with incubation and professional development services

    $5,000
  67. Food on the Move IncTulsa, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  68. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Supports the work of homeowner services department

    $5,000
  69. Harmony Community Development CorporationDallas, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization and holiday support

    $5,000
  70. Heat Up St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  71. Hispanic Development FundKansas City, MO

    Family college prep program

    $5,000
  72. Hope Faith Ministries IncKansas City, MO

    Cold weather needs

    $5,000
  73. Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo IncHouston, TX

    Junior market steer auction

    $5,000
  74. Hutchinson YMCA New Building FundHutchinson, KS

    Construct new building beside existing location in hutchinson

    $5,000
  75. Logan UniversityChesterfield, MO

    Advancing education, transforming lives capital campaign

    $5,000
  76. Lydias House IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  77. Mers Missouri Goodwill IndustriesSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  78. Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foun Att Janice BurnettSaint Louis, MO

    Support scholarships for low/moderate income nurses

    $5,000
  79. Operation Food Search IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  80. Pittsburg Unified School District 250 FoundationPittsburg, KS

    Dragon diner

    $5,000
  81. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Mo IncColumbia, MO

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  82. Saint Louis Symphony OrchestraSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  83. Salvation ArmyKansas City, MO

    Annual christmas campaign

    $5,000
  84. Second Harvest Community Food BankSaint Joseph, MO

    Warehouse expansion capital campaign

    $5,000
  85. SSM Health Foundation St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  86. St Louis Area Food Bank IncBridgeton, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  87. St Louis Crisis NurserySaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  88. Student African American Brotherhood National HeadquartersSpringfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization and scholarships

    $5,000
  89. The Salvation Army (ST Louis)St Louis, MO

    Holiday efforts

    $5,000
  90. United Way of McLean CountyBloomington, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  91. University AcademyKansas City, MO

    Youth financial literacy

    $5,000
  92. University of Central Missouri FoundationWarrensburg, MO

    Gift supporting the college of arts, humanities, and social sciences

    $5,000
  93. W I Cook Foundation IncFort Worth, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  94. Western Kansas Community FoundationGarden City, KS

    2024 match day

    $5,000
  95. Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  96. Young Men's Christian Assn NormalBloomington, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  97. YWCA of McLean CountyBloomington, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $5,000
  98. United Way of Greater St Joseph IncSaint Joseph, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,750
  99. United Way of Greater St Joseph IncSaint Joseph, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,750
  100. United Way of Greater St Joseph IncSaint Joseph, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,750
  101. United Way of Greater St Joseph IncSaint Joseph, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,750
  102. Baptist Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation DBA AcruxKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,500
  103. Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,500
  104. Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April IncPeoria, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,500
  105. Generating Income for Tomorrow DBA Kansas City GiftKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  106. Kansas City Community Land TrustKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  107. LMH Health FoundationLawrence, KS

    Purchase a new positron emission tomography (pet) scanner

    $4,000
  108. Mercy Street IncDallas, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  109. Minnies Food Pantry IncPlano, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  110. St Charles Community College FoundationCottleville, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  111. The Backstoppers IncSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  112. The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast MissouriWentzville, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  113. Umkc Foundation (university of Missouri-Kansas City - Innovation Center)Kansas City, MO

    Kcsourcelink

    $4,000
  114. Westside Housing Organization IncKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  115. Young Men's Christian Association of WichitaWichita, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $4,000
  116. Fort Hays State University FoundationHays, KS

    Annual teacher awards

    $3,950
  117. Sky High for St Judes Inc DBA Sky High for KidsHouston, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,815
  118. Lester E Cox Medical Center DBA CoxhealthSpringfield, MO

    Ai project campaign

    $3,750
  119. Russell Child Development Center IncGarden City, KS

    Capital campaign

    $3,750
  120. United Way of Southeast MissouriCpe Girardeau, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,750
  121. Community Living IncSaint Peters, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,500
  122. El Centro IncKansas City, KS

    Supports economic education efforts for lmi/latino clients in KCK

    $3,500
  123. Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KS

    Annual diversity awards

    $3,500
  124. Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders of St Louis IncSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,500
  125. STS Joachim and Ann Care ServiceSaint Charles, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,500
  126. Witham Memorial HospitalLebanon, IN

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,500
  127. Character PlusSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  128. Coutts Memorial Museum of Art IncEl Dorado, KS

    Capital campaign

    $3,000
  129. Developmental Services Center of Champaign County IncChampaign, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  130. Fair St Louis FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Celebrate saint louis festival

    $3,000
  131. Harvesters-The Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  132. Hispanic Economic Development Corporation of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Financial and digital literacy efforts for small business owners

    $3,000
  133. Home Sweet Home Ministries IncBloomington, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  134. Hutchinson Community College Endowment AssociationHutchinson, KS

    Minority nursing scholarship and presidential leadership scholarship.

    $3,000
  135. Illinois Central College FoundationEast Peoria, IL

    "james l johnson women's athletic scholarshipleon h perley presidential scholarship"

    $3,000
  136. Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa IncTulsa, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  137. Riverview Hospital Foundation IncNoblesville, IN

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  138. Scholarship Foundation of St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  139. The Salvation ArmyBloomington, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  140. United Way of Central OklahomaOklahoma City, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $3,000
  141. Western Kansas Community FoundationGarden City, KS

    WKCF legacy planning services

    $3,000
  142. Womens Employment NetworkKansas City, MO

    Supports financial opportunity center in their provision of financial coaching/job readiness for lmi and minority female clients

    $3,000
  143. YMCA of Metropolitan DallasCoppell, TX

    Program support of ashford rise school (within YMCA of dallas)

    $3,000
  144. Ability ResourcesTulsa, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  145. Allied Arts of Oklahoma IncOklahoma City, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  146. American National Red Cross (south Central and Southeast Kansas)Wichita, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  147. Archbishop McNicholas High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Scholarship support

    $2,500
  148. Arnold Food Pantry DBA Gateway Food PantryArnold, MO

    Vehicle initiative

    $2,500
  149. Association of Missouri Charter SchoolsKansas City, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  150. Attitudes & AttireDallas, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  151. Better Family Life IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  152. Beyond Housing IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  153. Boy Scouts of America - Ozark Trails CouncilSpringfield, MO

    Friends of scouting

    $2,500
  154. Casa de SaludSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  155. Central Institute for the DeafSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  156. Community Action Agency of St Louis County IncOverland, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  157. Community Builders Network of Metro St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  158. Dallas Tennis AssociationDallas, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  159. De Sales Community DevelopmentSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  160. Do the Right Thing of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  161. Dream Builders 4 EquitySaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  162. Eye ThriveSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  163. Flinthills Breadbasket IncManhattan, KS

    Capital campaign support

    $2,500
  164. Forest Park Forever IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  165. Foster Care Coalition of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Little wishes program

    $2,500
  166. Gateway Arch Park FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  167. Gateway Equity InstituteSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  168. Gateway Greening Inc DBA Seed St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  169. Gateway Homeless Services Inc DBA Gateway 180St Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  170. Gateway Housing First IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  171. Good Reason Houston IncHouston, TX

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  172. Grow HaysHays, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  173. Guardian Angel Settlement AssociationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  174. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Habitat for humanity KC pride build 2024

    $2,500
  175. Habitat for Neighborhood BusinessSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  176. Haven of GraceSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  177. Heat Up St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  178. Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club of St Louis IncSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  179. House Everyone STLSaint Louis, MO

    Winter outreach

    $2,500
  180. Hutchinson Recreation CommissionHutchinson, KS

    2024 pond restoration at dillon nature center

    $2,500
  181. International Institute of Metropolitan St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  182. Invest STLSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  183. Iowa Health Foundation DBA Unitypoint Health-Des Moines FoundationDes Moines, IA

    Festival of trees & lights

    $2,500
  184. Jasper County CasaJoplin, MO

    Light of hope

    $2,500
  185. Jeff Perry Services International IncChesterfield, MO

    Program support

    $2,500
  186. Jefferson College Foundation IncorporatedHillsboro, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  187. Jewish Family Services of St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Harvey kornblum jewish food pantry

    $2,500
  188. Joplin Regional Medical School AllianceNeosho, MO

    Kcu-joplin capital campaign over 5 years

    $2,500
  189. Joplin Regional Medical School AllianceNeosho, MO

    Kcu-joplin capital campaign

    $2,500
  190. Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc (southeast)Pittsburg, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  191. Kids Win MissouriBallwin, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  192. KidsmartMaryland Heights, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  193. Konza United Way IncManhattan, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  194. Leavenworth Public Schools Education FoundationLeavenworth, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  195. Lebanon Missouri Main Street IncLebanon, MO

    Business owner grant program

    $2,500
  196. Legal Services of Eastern Mo IncSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  197. Lester E Cox Medical Center DBA CoxhealthSpringfield, MO

    Program and holiday support

    $2,500
  198. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncDallas, TX

    Light the night

    $2,500
  199. Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library DBA St LouiSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  200. Lifelong AccessNormal, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  201. Little Red Door Cancer Agency IncIndianapolis, IN

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  202. Loaves and Fishes for St Louis IncSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  203. Manhattan Emergency Shelter IncManhattan, KS

    Annual fund drive/contribution

    $2,500
  204. Mission St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  205. Missouri Botanical Garden Board of TrusteesSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  206. Missouri College Access Network DBA Missouri College and Career AttainmentColumbia, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  207. Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building DBA Missouri HistorSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  208. Newton Healthcare CorporationNewton, KS

    NMC health - emergency department expansion project

    $2,500
  209. Northside Community Housing IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  210. Northside Youth and Senior Service Center IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  211. Notre Dame Catholic SchoolDenver, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  212. Nurses for NewbornsSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  213. On with Life FoundationAnkeny, IA

    Hubbell extreme build project - homes of hope

    $2,500
  214. Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  215. Ozarks Food Harvest IncSpringfield, MO

    Holiday support

    $2,500
  216. Parents as Teachers National Center IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  217. Pedal the CauseSaint Louis, MO

    Employee rider match for participation

    $2,500
  218. Peter and Paul Community Services IncSaint Louis, MO

    Family refuge coalition

    $2,500
  219. Prosperity ConnectionSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  220. Ranken Technical CollegeSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  221. Refuge and RestorationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  222. Rustic Roots Sanctuary CoSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  223. Saint Francis Healthcare SystemCpe Girardeau, MO

    Pink up

    $2,500
  224. Saint Louis Symphony OrchestraSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  225. Salvation Army of Springfield MoSpringfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization and holiday support

    $2,500
  226. Southeast Missouri UniversityCpe Girardeau, MO

    Theatre & dance

    $2,500
  227. St Louis Area Diaper BankSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  228. St Louis Community College FoundationBridgeton, MO

    Food pantry

    $2,500
  229. St Louis County Library FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  230. St Louis County Library FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  231. St Louis Science Center FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  232. St Patrick CenterSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  233. Stages St LouisChesterfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  234. STL Youth JobsSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  235. Sunflower HouseShawnee, KS

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  236. The Denver Health and Hospitals FoundationDenver, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  237. The Housing Partnership IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  238. The Limb Preservation FoundationDenver, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  239. The Saint Louis Zoo FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  240. The Tower Grove Park FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  241. Tower Grove Community Development CorporationSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  242. Town of Normal Childrens Discovery Museum Foundation DBA Children's DiscoveNormal, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  243. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  244. United Methodist Open Door IncWichita, KS

    Family rapid re-housing for homeless families

    $2,500
  245. United Way of PekinPekin, IL

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  246. Vail Health Services FoundationVail, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  247. Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood SPGS, CO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  248. Voices for Children DBA Casa of St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500
  249. Wichita Collegiate SchoolWichita, KS

    Campus security

    $2,500
  250. Young Womens Christian Association of Metropolitan St Louis MissouriOlivette, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $2,500

Approved for future payment

15 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Umkc FoundationKansas City, MO

    Henry w. Bloch school of management

    $40,000
  2. Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL

    Osf healthcare cancer institute

    $20,000
  3. University of Missouri - Nextgen Precision HealthColumbia, MO

    Capital campaign

    $20,000
  4. Hutchinson YMCA New Building FundHutchinson, KS

    Construct new building beside existing location in hutchinson

    $20,000
  5. Exploration Place IncWichita, KS

    Ep2 initiative

    $15,000
  6. Heat Up St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $15,000
  7. Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTDWichita, KS

    Second century campaign

    $10,000
  8. Restore SGFSpringfield, MO

    Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization

    $10,000
  9. The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri IncColumbia, MO

    Food bank market

    $10,000
  10. Logan UniversityChesterfield, MO

    Advancing education, transforming lives capital campaign

    $5,000
  11. Boy Scouts of America - Great Rivers CouncilColumbia, MO

    Capital campaign for the new scouting adventure center

    $4,000
  12. Thompson Foundation for Autism & NeurodevelopmentColumbia, MO

    Thompson foundation for autism & neurodevelopment: expanding the extraordinary campaign

    $4,000
  13. Umkc Foundation (university of Missouri-Kansas City - Innovation Center)Kansas City, MO

    Kcsourcelink

    $4,000
  14. Joplin Regional Medical School AllianceNeosho, MO

    Kcu-joplin capital campaign (joplin MKT)

    $2,500
  15. Joplin Regional Medical School AllianceNeosho, MO

    Kcu-joplin capital campaign (springfield MKT)

    $2,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking35 grants $365,25031% of the total
  2. Human services102 grants $192,90016% of the total
  3. Education59 grants $148,05012% of the total
  4. Community development25 grants $84,2507% of the total
  5. Health38 grants $77,0006% of the total
  6. Arts and culture27 grants $72,0506% of the total
  7. 16 other causes103 grants $255,77221% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri383 grants $1,354,075
  2. Kansas122 grants $290,727
  3. Illinois74 grants $186,750
  4. Oklahoma16 grants $54,409
  5. Texas14 grants $52,815
  6. Colorado10 grants $29,500
  7. Ohio4 grants $22,500
  8. Tennessee5 grants $14,500
  9. Iowa5 grants $10,250
  10. Indiana3 grants $9,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Charles G KimVP/TREAS/DIR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Charlotte L Kemper BlackVP/COO/DIR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Daniel J AdamsASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Margaret M RoweSECRETARY Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • John W KemperPRESIDENT/DIR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Kevin BarthDIRECTOR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Robert S HolmesDIRECTOR Hours 0.2Pay $0

The return

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