The Danajames Kids Foundation
The Danajames Kids Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable organizations, primarily focusing on youth development, education, human services, and food security. It provides general operating support to nonprofits that address community needs, including churches, educational institutions, and food banks. The foundation emphasizes measurable results in its funding initiatives and has a strong commitment to serving organizations within the Kansas City metropolitan area. Through its grants, the foundation aims to enhance the well-being of children and families in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit working in the Kansas City metropolitan area (or nearby Missouri communities) seeking program- or project-specific support with measurable outcomes and the ability to submit the foundation’s requested documents and reporting.
Good Fit
- • Located in the Kansas City metro or serving communities in Missouri
- • Has 501(c)(3) status and can supply a determination letter
- • Requests focused on specific programs or special projects with measurable results
- • Asks for grant sizes in the small-to-mid range (typical past awards $5K–$25K)
- • Can meet an annual December 2 mailed application deadline and provide financials and reporting
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Missouri (about 79% of dollars in the latest year) and the foundation states a preference for the Kansas City metropolitan area, though a handful of grants go to other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 16 distinct independent recipients across churches, education, food banks and youth/human services, and the portfolio shows both returning grantees and substantial new entrants, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Direct application instructions, a named mailing address, a clear December 2 deadline, and observable turnover (nine new recipients in the latest year and prior-year new grantees) together indicate that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
