Backstrom Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Backstrom Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$162,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,500 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 2 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $107,500 | 4 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $162,500 | 7 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Backstrom Family 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 Backstrom Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $75,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $62,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | For ipc baf scholarship | $75,000 |
| The Barstow School | For diversity scholarship | $40,000 |
| A Better Chance | To be used at the | $15,000 |
| Early Start | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| Wayside Waifs | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome Innovations | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| Great Jobs KC | To be used at the | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay T Backstrom
- Melissa A Backstrom
- Jason T Backstrom
Questions people ask
Does Backstrom Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Backstrom Family Foundation give?
$162,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Backstrom Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay T Backstrom (Chairman), Melissa A Backstrom (Vice-President) and Jason T Backstrom (President/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Backstrom Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.