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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 48-0849275

The Sunflower Foundation

A private foundation in Lake Quivira, KS. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 24 grants and $41,700 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.

How to apply

Accepts applications

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

Contact
R Alexander Masson
240 Lakeshore Drive West
Lake Quivira, KS 662178521
(913) 268-3551
Form and materials
Written applications with supporting information
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Generally limited to Kansas City metropolitan area

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $41,700

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $522,150

  • Tax year 2023

    $42,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $490,777

  • Tax year 2022

    $44,000

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $460,778

  • Tax year 2021

    $37,800

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $526,598

  • Tax year 2020

    $38,150

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $496,875

  • Tax year 2019

    $35,600

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $504,067

  • Tax year 2018

    $28,938

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $507,631

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. University AcademyKansas City, MO

    Charter school preparatory

    $5,000
  2. The Learning Club of Kansas CityKansas City, KS

    Assisting children to improve reading and math skills

    $5,000
  3. Catholic CharitiesKansas City, KS

    Services for youth

    $5,000
  4. Urban Ranger CorpsKansas City, MO

    Teaching young people self-supporting skills

    $3,000
  5. Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Fulfilling medical needs for children

    $2,500
  6. Individual

    Summer program for low income urban youth

    $2,000
  7. Individual

    Teaching children self-sufficiency

    $2,000
  8. Rose Brooks Center IncKansas City, MO

    Crisis intervention for women and children

    $2,000
  9. Boys and Girls ClubsKansas City, MO

    Structure for young people after school

    $2,000
  10. Individual

    Advocacy for children

    $1,500
  11. Individual

    Kid's advocacy.

    $1,500
  12. The Children's PlaceKansas City, MO

    Children's advocacy services

    $1,000
  13. Individual

    Hunger relief efforts for needy families

    $1,000
  14. SafehomeOverland Park, KS

    Assisting children facing adversity.

    $1,000
  15. Developing Potential IncLees Summit, MO

    Assisting developmenally challenged.

    $1,000
  16. La Casa IncLas Cruces, NM

    Outreach & Education for Children

    $1,000
  17. Individual

    Helping families of indigenous peoples

    $1,000
  18. Crossnore SchoolCrossnove, NC

    Funds to assist for boarding school resources for underprivileged children

    $1,000
  19. KC Healthy KidsKansas City, KS

    Assist in providing food for young children in the Kansas City area

    $1,000
  20. Individual

    Providing clothing for children in need

    $1,000
  21. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Helping families of those who have served the united states miliarty

    $500
  22. Drumm Farm Center for KidsIndependence, MO

    General Operations

    $500
  23. Individual

    Operation School Bell

    $100
  24. Moms PantryTowanda, KS

    Food Pantry

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education1 grant $5,00040% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter1 grant $3,00024% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $2,50020% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $1,0008% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment1 grant $1,0008% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $100<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri7 grants $14,500
  2. Kansas5 grants $12,100
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $2,500
  4. North Carolina1 grant $1,000
  5. New Mexico1 grant $1,000
  6. Florida1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • R Alexander MassonPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • Susan MassonSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • R Alexander MassonTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christina Masson WaldmanDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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