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Grant recipient EIN 43-1508734Jobs and employment

Who funds Womens Employment Network?

41 private foundations gave Womens Employment Network in Kansas City, MO $1.5 million across 137 grants, in tax years 2018 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2018 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

137 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Miller Nichols Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2025

    Grant: 2025-26 prgm/serv delivery

    $25,000
  2. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2025

    Wens signature programming and services

    $15,000
  3. Kelly Family FoundationOlathe, KS 2025

    To help women raise their self-esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment.

    $10,000
  4. Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable TrustDallas, TX 2025

    Free employment preparation

    $10,000
  5. Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT 2025

    Funding supports general operations and programming.

    $6,000
  6. Stern Elaine Feld Char TRIndependence, MO 2025

    Unrestricted gift

    $4,000
  7. Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor FundKansas City, MO 2025

    Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season

    $2,500
  8. Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation IncPrairie Village, KS 2025

    Charitable

    $2,000
  9. The Ten-Ten FoundationPrairie Village, KS 2024

    Operations

    $70,000
  10. Miller Nichols Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2024

    Grant: 2024-25 program & services

    $25,000
  11. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2024

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  12. Geraldine and R A Barrows Foundation 10013700Kansas City, MO 2024

    General operating support

    $15,000
  13. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2024

    Wens signature programming and services

    $15,000
  14. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2024

    Career awareness and readiness for adults

    $10,000
  15. The Sosland FoundationKansas City, MO 2024

    Social welfare

    $10,000
  16. Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT 2024

    Funding supports general operations and programming.

    $8,750
  17. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2024

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  18. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2024

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

    $3,000
  19. Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor FundKansas City, MO 2024

    Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season

    $2,500
  20. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2024

    Education - job mentoring

    $2,000
  21. Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation IncPrairie Village, KS 2024

    Charitable

    $2,000
  22. Trio FoundationStamford, CT 2024

    General & unrestricted

    $2,000
  23. Martin Mary Elizabeth ScholarshipMilwaukee, WI 2024

    General operating

    $2,000
  24. Stern Elaine Feld Char TRIndependence, MO 2024

    Unrestricted gift

    $1,000
  25. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2024

    Matching gift

    $500
  26. Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO 2024

    Employment, job-related

    $300
  27. The Ten-Ten FoundationPrairie Village, KS 2023

    Operations

    $75,000
  28. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    Support for the financial opportunity center and workforce preparation programs serving 1,400 unemployed or underemployed women annually. 202209-13045

    $60,000
  29. Kao Family FoundationOlathe, KS 2023

    Organization's general charitable purposes

    $25,000
  30. Miller Nichols Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    Grant: wen program & services - 2023-24

    $25,000
  31. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2023

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  32. Geraldine and R A Barrows Foundation 10013700Kansas City, MO 2023

    General operating support

    $15,000
  33. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    Wens signature programming and services

    $12,000
  34. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI 2023

    Education & scholarships

    $10,000
  35. The Sosland FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    Social welfare

    $10,000
  36. Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT 2023

    Funding supports general operations and programming.

    $8,750
  37. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2023

    Economic development

    $5,000
  38. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2023

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  39. G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic FundStilwell, KS 2023

    Employment

    $3,500
  40. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    Financial opportunity center

    $3,000
  41. Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor FundKansas City, MO 2023

    Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season

    $2,500
  42. Martin Mary Elizabeth ScholarshipMilwaukee, WI 2023

    General operating

    $2,500
  43. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2023

    Education - job mentoring

    $2,000
  44. Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation IncPrairie Village, KS 2023

    Charitable

    $2,000
  45. Dunn Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    To help women raise their self-esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment.

    $1,250
  46. Stern Elaine Feld Char TRIndependence, MO 2023

    Education

    $1,000
  47. Trio FoundationStamford, CT 2023

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  48. Hallmark Corporate FoundationKansas City, MO 2023

    General purpose

    $500
  49. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $121
  50. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Support for the financial opportunity center and workforce preparation programs serving 1,400 unemployed or underemployed women annually. 202209-13045

    $100,000
  51. Miller Nichols Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Grant: 2021-22 PRGM support & service delivery

    $25,000
  52. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2022

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  53. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $17,500
  54. E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter CommunityKansas City, MO 2022

    Support of charitable

    $15,000
  55. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Wens signature programming and services over 3 years

    $12,000
  56. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2022

    Economic development

    $10,000
  57. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI 2022

    General support for programs

    $10,000
  58. The Sosland FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Social welfare

    $10,000
  59. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $5,500
  60. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2022

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  61. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Support for the wen annual luncheon 2022 in kansas city, missouri, april 14, 2022. 202201-11747

    $5,000
  62. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Financial opportunity center -financial coaching/job readiness for lmi and minority female clients

    $3,000
  63. Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO 2022

    Program Support

    $2,500
  64. Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor FundKansas City, MO 2022

    Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season

    $2,500
  65. Martin Mary Elizabeth ScholarshipMilwaukee, WI 2022

    General operating

    $2,500
  66. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2022

    Education youth

    $2,200
  67. G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic FundStilwell, KS 2022

    Employment

    $1,000
  68. Hallmark Corporate FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    General purpose

    $500
  69. Moone Family FoundationLa Quinta, CA 2022

    Charitable

    $250
  70. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $80
  71. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $25,000
  72. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $25,000
  73. Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - TrusteeLeawood, KS 2021

    General operations

    $25,000
  74. Miller Nichols Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    Grant: 2021-22 PRGM support & service delivery

    $25,000
  75. Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904Kansas City, MO 2021

    General operating support

    $23,000
  76. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2021

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  77. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    Wens signature programming and services

    $12,000
  78. The Sosland FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    Social welfare

    $10,000
  79. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2021

    Economic development

    $5,000
  80. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2021

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  81. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    Support for the 35th anniversary celebration on april 21, 2021, to be held virtually. 202101-9886

    $5,000
  82. Martin Mary Elizabeth ScholarshipMilwaukee, WI 2021

    General operating

    $3,000
  83. The Baum Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    Educational

    $2,500
  84. Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor FundKansas City, MO 2021

    Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season

    $2,500
  85. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    Financial coaching and education of lmi clients of the financial opportunity center

    $2,500
  86. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2021

    Job Training & Mentoring

    $2,000
  87. Henry E Wurst Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    General op

    $1,500
  88. Trio FoundationStamford, CT 2021

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  89. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT 2021

    Matching gifts

    $750
  90. Hallmark Corporate FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    General purpose

    $400
  91. GE Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT 2021

    Matching gifts

    $150
  92. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $134
  93. Miller Nichols Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    2020-21 Prgm Support & Service Delivery

    $25,000
  94. The Sosland FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    Social welfare

    $25,000
  95. Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - TrusteeLeawood, KS 2020

    General operations

    $20,000
  96. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2020

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  97. Bebe & Crosby Kemper Foundation 10016600Kansas City, MO 2020

    General operating fund

    $15,000
  98. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    Wen signature programming and services

    $12,000
  99. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $10,000
  100. Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE 2020

    Other

    $8,750
  101. Synchrony FoundationStamford, CT 2020

    Women's employment network's signature program offers employment preparation and financial education for women who are unemployed, underemployed, recently laid off, new to the job market, or re-entering the workforce. Wen assists women in developing career and financial goals and creating action plans to fulfill those goals. We offer job-search training and resources, individualized coaching, and case management. Our core purpose is to help women secure livable-wage jobs and build financial assets to achieve long-term financial stability.

    $6,650
  102. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2020

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  103. G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic FundStilwell, KS 2020

    Employment

    $5,000
  104. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    Support for the Annual Luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri on April 14, 2020. 202001-7791

    $4,619
  105. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    Financial opportunity center providing financial coaching/job readiness for lmi and minority female clients

    $3,500
  106. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    Emergency assistance to clients in response to covid-19

    $2,500
  107. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2020

    Job training and mentoring

    $2,000
  108. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    Covid-19 emergency assistance

    $2,000
  109. Henry E Wurst Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    General Op

    $1,500
  110. Trio FoundationStamford, CT 2020

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  111. Hallmark Corporate FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    General purpose

    $400
  112. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $121
  113. Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - TrusteeLeawood, KS 2019

    General operations

    $20,000
  114. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2019

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  115. William T Kemper FoundationKansas City, MO 2019

    Furniture and office equipment

    $13,350
  116. Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO 2019

    Wen signature programming and services and used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization.

    $12,000
  117. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $10,000
  118. US Ventureschmidt Family FoundationAppleton, WI 2019

    Education & scholarships

    $10,000
  119. E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter CommunityKansas City, MO 2019

    Wen's signature programming

    $10,000
  120. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO 2019

    Wen financial opportunity center support

    $6,000
  121. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2019

    Social welfare

    $5,000
  122. G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic FundStilwell, KS 2019

    Employment

    $5,000
  123. Communityamerica FoundationLenexa, KS 2019

    Donation to a domestically registered charitable organization.

    $5,000
  124. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2019

    Support for the Annual Luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, April 18, 2019. 201901-5800

    $4,619
  125. Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor FundKansas City, MO 2019

    Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season

    $2,500
  126. Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO 2019

    Higher education

    $2,000
  127. Henry E Wurst Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2019

    General Op

    $1,500
  128. The Morgan Family FoundationOverland Park, KS 2019

    Help women raise their self esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment

    $1,000
  129. The Atterbury Family FoundationShawnee Mission, KS 2019

    General support

    $500
  130. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $100,000
  131. Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - TrusteeLeawood, KS 2018

    General operations

    $20,000
  132. Skillbuilders FundLeawood, KS 2018

    Fincl support of public charity

    $20,000
  133. Vivian & Hymie J Sosland Charitable TrustKansas City, MO 2018

    General funding

    $5,000
  134. Communityamerica FoundationLenexa, KS 2018

    Donation to a domestic registered charitable organization.

    $5,000
  135. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2018

    Support for the 2018 Annual Luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, April 4, 2018. 201801-3476

    $4,631
  136. Henry E Wurst Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2018

    General Op

    $2,000
  137. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 2018

    General operating support

    $100

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other jobs and employment organizations in Kansas City, MO and are not among Womens Employment Network’s funders above.

  1. John W and Effie E Speas Memorial TrustDallas, TX 5 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to similar organizations
  2. The Sunderland FoundationOverland Park, KS 5 grants Accepts applications $3,656,700 to similar organizations
  3. Umb Financial Corporation CharitableKansas City, MO 2 grants Accepts applications $75,000 to similar organizations
  4. Mos Family FoundationKansas City, MO 8 grants Preselected only $65,500 to similar organizations
  5. The Francis Family FoundationKansas City, MO 5 grants Accepts applications $52,500 to similar organizations
  6. Victor E Speas FoundationDallas, TX 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to similar organizations
  7. Harry L Rust & Helen M Rust Charitable FoundationKansas City, MO 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to similar organizations
  8. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 8 grants Preselected only $4,291 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 43-1508734 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.