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School Smart Kc Inc

Kansas City, Missouri  ·  EIN 812090856  ·  Private foundation

School Smart Kc Inc is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $9.9M in grants paid and $9.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 168 individual grants from this funder — $32.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$9.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.3M
Total assets
168
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What School Smart Kc Inc funds

School Smart Kc Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, low-income communities, youth pop.

familieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for School Smart Kc Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kansas City Public Schools
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND SIGNATURE QUALITY SCHOOLS
Kansas City, MO$2.1M2020
Kansas City Public Schools
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND SIGNATURE QUALITY SCHOOLS
Kansas City, MO$1.6M2019
Kansas City Teacher Residency Inc
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$1.6M2022
The Educator Academy
IMPROVED CAPABILITIES AND GREATER DIVERSITY OF EDUCATORS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$1.5M2023
Teach for America Inc
TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$1.3M2022
Teach for America Inc
EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$950K2023
The Educator Academy
IMPROVED CAPABILITIES AND GREATER DIVERSITY OF EDUCATORS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$948K2024
Hogan Preparatory Academy Inc
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$826K2020
Crossroads Charter Schools of Kansas City
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, MO$795K2019
Academie Lafayette
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$708K2019
Teach for America Inc
EXPANDED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$694K2024
Academie Lafayette
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$659K2020
Citizens of the World Charter School
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$620K2019
Academie Lafayette
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-8 STUDENTS IN KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, MO$617K2022
Show Me Kc Schools
INFORMATION RESOURCES REGARDING KANSAS CITY SCHOOLS AND ENROLLMENT PROCESSES
Kansas City, MO$587K2023

School Smart Kc Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2019$6.8M
2020$8.3M
2022$6.4M
2023$4.9M
2024$4.4M

How to apply for funding from School Smart Kc Inc

School Smart Kc Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at schoolsmartkc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about School Smart Kc Inc

Does School Smart Kc Inc accept grant applications?
School Smart Kc Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does School Smart Kc Inc fund?
School Smart Kc Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City Public Schools, Kansas City Teacher Residency Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does School Smart Kc Inc give in grants?
School Smart Kc Inc reported $9.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.0M over 168 grants.
Where is School Smart Kc Inc located?
School Smart Kc Inc is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 812090856.
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About this profile. This page is built from School Smart Kc Inc'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 School Smart Kc Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.