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Kansas City Scholars Inc

Kansas City, Missouri  ·  EIN 813287932  ·  Private foundation

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City Scholars Inc has awarded $109.8M across 213 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to University of Missouri-kansas City. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$6.7M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$6.8M
Assets (FY2020)
213
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Kansas City Scholars Inc funds

Kansas City Scholars Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Missouri-kansas City
TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES
Kansas City, MO$4.5M2025
University of Missourikansas City
TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES
Kansas City, MO$4.1M2024
University of Missourikansas City
TO PAY THE TUITION AND OTHER QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES PER IRS GUIDELINES
Kansas City, MO$3.8M2023

How to apply for funding from Kansas City Scholars Inc

Kansas City Scholars Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at kcsholars.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kansas City Scholars Inc

Does Kansas City Scholars Inc accept grant applications?
Kansas City Scholars Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Kansas City Scholars Inc fund?
Kansas City Scholars Inc's grants focus on education. Example recipients include University of Missouri-kansas City, University of Missourikansas City. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Kansas City Scholars Inc give in grants?
Kansas City Scholars Inc reported $6.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $109.8M over 213 grants.
Where is Kansas City Scholars Inc located?
Kansas City Scholars Inc is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813287932.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kansas City Scholars Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kansas City Scholars Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.