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Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation

Overland Park, Kansas  ·  EIN 206728720  ·  Private foundation

Based in Overland Park, Kansas, Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation has awarded $3.8M across 187 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$501K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.4M
Total assets
187
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation funds

Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
PLEDGE FOR EAST URGENT CARE
Kansas City, MO$295K2022
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
Kansas City, MO$155K2023
Children's Mercy Hospital
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD PRE-OP WAITING AREA AT THE NEW CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Kansas City, MO$100K2017
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
PLEDGE FOR EAST URGENT CARE
Kansas City, MO$100K2020
Friends of the Zoo
EDUCATION
Kansas City, MO$50K2018
Girl Scouts of Ne Kansas Nw Missour
Support summer camp for girls
Kansas City, MO$50K2017
Children's Mercy Hospital Clinics
HEALTH
Kansas City, MO$50K2018
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City
GRANT FOR KANSAS CITY ZOO
Kansas City, MO$50K2022
Girl Scouts of Ne Ks Nw Mo
AQUATICS CENTER
Kansas City, MO$50K2018
Boys Girls Clubs of Grtr Kansas Cit
CHILD WELFARE
Kansas City, MO$40K2018
Creating Access for Recreational
GENERAL SUPPORT
Independence, MO$40K2022
Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Kc
PROJECT LEARN SUPPORTS YOUTH ACTIVITIES DURING SUMMER TO DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM & VALUES
Kansas City, MO$40K2017
Girl Scouts of Ne Kansas & Nw Missouri
DONATION
Overland Park, KS$38K2024
Frankie's Friends Inc
ANIMAL WELFARE
Tampa, FL$35K2020
Special Olympics Kansas
UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS
Mission, KS$35K2024

Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$684K
2018$533K
2020$501K
2022$776K
2023$691K
2024$596K

How to apply for funding from Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation

From Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MARCH 1 THROUGH MAY 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation

Does Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation fund?
Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Children's Mercy Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation give in grants?
Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation reported $501K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.8M over 187 grants.
Where is Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation located?
Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation is based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 206728720.
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About this profile. This page is built from Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.