The Foundation accepts grant proposals from tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(3)) that enhance the quality and accessibility of the arts in the greater Kansas City community; eligible organizations should have the arts as part of their core mission.

Must be a tax-exempt organization classified under section 501(c)(3) | Organizations should have the arts as part of their core mission | No grants to individuals | No funding for religious activities | No deficit funding

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Grants

We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant culture and vital communities, improve health and human services and protect our natural resources.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit | Must provide organization's tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

The Trustees meet several times a year, and the Contributionship accepts and processes applications for grants throughout the year. All applications and progress reports must be submitted online via the Blackbaud/YourCause portal.

The Contributionship does not fund the costs or expenses of existing staff allocated to a project it is asked to support. | The Trustees do not consider unsolicited operating proposals or operating seed money requests. | Organizations that have received a grant must 'rest' for a calendar year before submitting a new proposal. | Grant applications from an organization known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.

McLean Contributionship Grants

General foundation grants supporting social justice, environmental conservation/animal welfare, and education (STEM, arts, early childhood), plus organizational strengthening and multi-year support when appropriate.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization or have a fiscal agent | No individuals | Organizations based outside the United States are not funded | Will not fund organizations that participate in activities harmful to the environment | Will not fund organizations that participate in activities that promote violence | Will not fund organizations or programs that discriminate on the basis of race, culture, religion, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or social class | Will not fund organizations that promote a particular religion or seek to convert people | Will not fund annual campaigns or special events | Local animal shelters or animal rights organizations located outside of KS and MO are not funded

Shumaker Family Foundation Grants

Grants focusing on art, music, dance, drama, and recreation for children with special needs; applicants should complete the online application and provide a detailed budget.

Applicant must be a non-profit organization or an individual applying for a service or support. | All programs must serve children with special needs. | Inclusive programs must have no less than 1/3 of the participants with disabilities. | Complete all sections of the grant application and submit all materials by the deadline. | Programs may receive grant funding once per calendar year (individuals are not limited).

Theresa Foundation Grant Program

The General Operating Support grant program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit poetry organizations, presses, publications, and select literary arts service and membership organizations to support and strengthen core operations, including staff salaries; rent and utilities; technology; general administrative expenses; marketing, fundraising, and technical support; and hiring new paid staff.

Must be a nonprofit poetry organization, press, publication, or select literary arts service or membership organization | Based in the US or US territories

General Operating Support

Funding of up to $10,000 for projects where alumni work with non-profit institutional partners (e.g., publishing subventions, exhibitions); applications must be submitted by the institutional partner and co-signed by the alum, with funds disbursed to the institution.

Applications must be submitted by a non-profit institutional partner (e.g., museums or university presses) and co-signed by the alum. | Funds will be disbursed directly to the institutional partner.

Grants to Non-Profit Institutions

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SMALL GRANTS ($250-$2000) TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND IN SOME CASES, INDIVIDUALS DEMONSTRATING NEED TO IMPROVE FUTURE OUTCOMES.

Letter of inquiry (LOI) required | Applicant resume required | Proposed budget for expenditure of potential grant funds required | Documentary proof of non-profit IRS tax-exempt status (if applicable) | Non-profit prior year and current year-to-date balance sheet and income statement (if applicable) | Must be a qualifying distribution recipient per IRS 501(c)(3) and exempt under 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) (for organizational applicants)

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

Julia Irene Dennie – Kauffman

[email protected]

816-932-1282

www.mmkff.org

Past recipients

2024

St Luke'S Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women'S Heart Ctr

$3,333,333

Kansas City Ballet

$1,000,000

Kansas City Ballet

$750,000

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City

$550,000

Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts

$500,000

Artskc Regional Arts Council

$350,000

Kansas City Symphony

$300,000

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc

$255,000

William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell Series

$210,000

Rolling

~$10K (532 grants)

Missouri, Kansas

Similar Grants

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grants

~$5K

McLean Contributionship Grants

~$3M

Shumaker Family Foundation Grants

$10.0K–$30.0K

Theresa Foundation Grant Program

$5.0K–$10.0K

General Operating Support

~$1K

Grants to Non-Profit Institutions

Up to $10.0K