FUNDING AREAS

In recent grant cycles, the Board of Trustees has awarded the majority of grants in four broadly defined areas:

 

I. Higher Education

In 2024, the Foundation awarded $13 million to educational organizations. Grantees included community colleges, private colleges, and public universities.

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 II. Human Services

 
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The Foundation awarded $11 million to human service nonprofits in 2024, and many grants in this area went to groups that provide essential services to youth, the homeless and families. Grantees included Wyandot Behavioral Health - Kansas City, KS, Pro Deo Youth Center - Lee’s Summit, MO, DCCCA – Lawrence, KS, and Goodwill Industries – Wichita, KS.

 

 III. Arts and Culture

Arts and culture projects received $7 million in 2024, including grants to Union Station - Kansas City, MO, Liberty Memorial – Kansas City, MO and the Rock Island Bridge Project.

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IV. Health Care and Hospitals

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This is a growing area of need in many communities the Foundation serves. In 2024, $78 million was awarded to hospitals and health-care groups to build and improve their facilities.