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Umkc Foundation

Kansas City, Missouri  ·  EIN 260840496  ·  Private foundation

Umkc Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $13.3M in grants paid and $70.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 11 individual grants from this funder — $109.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$13.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$70.7M
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Umkc Foundation funds

Umkc Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Umkc Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Umkc
SCHOLARSHIP & ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Kansas City, MO$34.7M2024
Umkc
SCHOLARSHIP &
Kansas City, MO$28.5M2023
Umkc
SCHOLARSHIP &
Kansas City, MO$24.5M2022
University of Missouri - Kansas City
FUNDING FOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS/CHAIRS/PROGR FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
Kansas City, MO$12.8M2020
University of Missouri-kansas City
FUNDING FOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS/CHAIRS/PROGRAM/FACULTY FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
Kansas City, MO$4.6M2017
University of Missouri-kansas City
FUNDING FOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS/CHAIRS/PROGRAM/FACULTY FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
Kansas City, MO$1.7M2019
University of Missouri-kansas City
FUNDING FOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS/CHAIRS/PROGRAM/FACULTY FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
Kansas City, MO$1.7M2018
Diastole-hospital Hill Incorporated
MAINTENANCE & OPERATING OF SCHOLARS' CENTER
Kansas City, MO$217K2022
Diastole-hospital Hill Incorporated
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING OF SCHOLARS' CENTER
Kansas City, MO$208K2020
Diastole-hospital Hill Incorporated
MAINTENANCE & OPERATING
Kansas City, MO$180K2024
Diastole-hospital Hill Incorporated
MAINTENANCE & OPERATING OF SCHOLARS' CENTER
Kansas City, MO$85K2023

Umkc Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.6M
2018$1.7M
2019$1.7M
2020$13.0M
2022$24.8M
2023$28.5M
2024$34.9M

How to apply for funding from Umkc Foundation

Umkc Foundation'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 umkcfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Umkc Foundation

Does Umkc Foundation accept grant applications?
Umkc Foundation'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 Umkc Foundation fund?
Umkc Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Umkc, Umkc, Umkc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Umkc Foundation give in grants?
Umkc Foundation reported $13.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $109.2M over 11 grants.
Where is Umkc Foundation located?
Umkc Foundation is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260840496.
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About this profile. This page is built from Umkc 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 Umkc Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.