Martin Mary Elizabeth Scholarship
This organization is a private foundation that focuses on providing general operating support to various charitable organizations. Its mission appears to center around enhancing educational opportunities, supporting youth development, and fostering community engagement through grants to nonprofits. The foundation primarily serves organizations that address educational initiatives, job training programs, and community services, with a notable emphasis on recipients located in the Kansas and Missouri areas. It aims to uplift local communities by funding organizations that contribute to social and educational development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local 501(c)(3) based in the Kansas City region (Missouri or Kansas) working in education, youth development, workforce or community services that seeks modest general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Located in the Kansas City metro or nearby in MO/KS
- • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- • Primary programmatic focus on education, youth development, job training, or community centers
- • Request is for general operating support at a modest award size (~$1.5k–$3k)
- • Able to submit materials by the stated March 31 deadline and use a mail/phone contact route
Geography
The funder concentrates giving in the Kansas City area across Missouri and Kansas (three states observed) with about 62% of dollars to Missouri; the footprint is regional rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 16 distinct recipients (23 in the earlier observed year) across education, youth and community organizations, indicating a fairly broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 10 new recipients in the latest year and the filings include application instructions and a March 31 deadline, so unfamiliar local 501(c)(3)s have demonstrable pathways to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
