The Stowers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stowers Foundation is a private foundation in Leawood, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.8 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $133,103 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.8 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$133,103
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$204 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.2 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.4 million | 16 | $81.8 million |
| 2023 | $6.2 million | 22 | $88.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.8 million | 27 | $204 million |
How to apply
The Stowers Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Stowers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 19 | $5.9 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $370,000 |
| Kansas | 3 | $305,000 |
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research | To fund communication and outreach activities at the school. | $1.0 million |
| Operation Breakthrough | Gift to endowment in honor of sisters berta and corita | $1.0 million |
| VPKJL Fund | To fund general operations | $1.0 million |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Kids first pediatric genomic project | $500,000 |
| VPKJL Fund | To fund general operations | $500,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School | To fund operation of the school. | $450,000 |
| Rose Brooks | To fund general operations | $300,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | To fund general operations | $300,000 |
| Warren Village | To fund general operations | $250,000 |
| Scripps Translational Science Institute | To fund mygene rank development | $250,000 |
| Valley Hope Foundation | To fund bridge to recovery program | $250,000 |
| First Call | To fund general operations-civic. | $175,000 |
| VPKJL Fund | To fund general operations | $150,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | To fund capital campaign for purchase of new building & funding of general operations. | $133,103 |
| Higgins Brothers Sugicenter for Hope Fund | To fund general operations | $100,000 |
| Kansas City Farm School at Gibbs Road | To fund farmers on the rise program | $100,000 |
| Higgins Brothers Sugicenter for Hope Fund | To fund security services for campus | $50,000 |
| The Phoenix | To fund capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Forging Youth Resilience | To fund camp fyr program | $50,000 |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research | Grant to pay for portrait of founders | $38,000 |
| Kansas Missouri Mental Health Collaborative | To fund general operations | $30,000 |
| Elevate Metro Kansas City | General operations | $25,000 |
| United We | Womens' economic development initiatives | $25,000 |
| Pawsperity | To fund general operations | $25,000 |
| Denver South PTSA | To fund giving grocery program | $20,000 |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research | Grant to pay for portrait of murdered institute members | $19,000 |
| Umkc | To fund general operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Stowers
- Wendy B Marvin
- Kathleen Stowers Potter
- James E Stowers III
Questions people ask
Does The Stowers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stowers Foundation give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $133,103.
Who runs The Stowers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Stowers (Trustee), Wendy B Marvin (Trustee), Kathleen Stowers Potter (Trustee) and James E Stowers III (Trustee).
What does The Stowers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.