Bluescope Foundation North America
Accepts applications
Bluescope Foundation North America is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 211 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants211
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $778,804 the year before.
32% 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 | $740,349 | 177 | $8.8 million |
| 2023 | $778,804 | 196 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 211 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Director 1540 Genessee St PO Box 419917, Kansas City, MO 64102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 968-3000 |
| What to submit | Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the foundation trustees. If the inquiry meets the eligibility requirements, the foundation director will contact the organization to gather additional information. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for operating expenses - fraternal or veteran's organizations - national health organizations, including local or regional chapters - hospitals (except those providing unique services: burn centers or children's services) - tours, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. - testimonial dinners/tables/tickets/advertisements/walk-a-thons, etc. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bluescope Foundation North America funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 73 | $410,440 |
| Tennessee | 31 | $225,511 |
| Washington | 14 | $91,000 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $68,776 |
| California | 13 | $47,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $34,535 |
| Kansas | 9 | $31,200 |
| Ohio | 9 | $19,950 |
| Alabama | 5 | $14,200 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $12,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Day House | Community - shelter | $75,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Inc | Community - essential human services | $56,000 |
| Children's Museum of Rock County | Arts | $50,000 |
| Missouri Western State University | Colleges & universities | $50,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Matching gift | $22,367 |
| Medical Lake Food Bank Association | Essential human services | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis Inc | Health, safety & environment | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross of Tennessee | Community - health, safety & environment | $12,500 |
| Regional Inter-Faith Association | Essential human services | $12,500 |
| Ability KC | Community - health, safety & environment | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Education - youth | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Memphis | Education - youth | $10,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Community - shelter | $10,000 |
| Cowlitz County Child Advocates | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| Northwest Harvest Emm | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Education - youth | $10,000 |
| Our Place | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| Restart Inc | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| The Don Bosco Centers | Community - essential human services | $10,000 |
| Lebanon Valley Volunteers in Medicine | Community - health, safety & environment | $9,000 |
| Youth Villages | Community - shelter | $8,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Kansas City | Education - youth | $8,000 |
| Agrace Hospice | Community - health, safety & environment | $7,500 |
| Palmer Home | Community - essential human services | $7,500 |
| Powell Gardens | Arts | $7,500 |
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Arts | $7,500 |
| United Inner City Services | Education - youth | $7,500 |
| Weave | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| Women's Empowerment | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| YWCA Greater Memphis | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| Alphapointe | Community - health, safety & environment | $7,000 |
| Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri | Education - steam | $7,000 |
| Jensen Memorial Youth Ranch | Education - youth | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Sunflower House | Community - essential human services | $7,000 |
| United Way of West Tennessee | Community - united way | $7,000 |
| Camps for Kids | Education - youth | $6,500 |
| Hope House Inc | Community - essential human services | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Doug Blue
- Greg Nagy
- Natalie Dorsey
- Dale Smith
- Kelly Garbin
- Mark Harden
- Jill Harmon
- Christine Price
- Cameron Schrader
- Mark Zefeldt
Questions people ask
Does Bluescope Foundation North America accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bluescope Foundation North America give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 211 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bluescope Foundation North America?
Its 2024 filing lists Doug Blue (President), Greg Nagy (Vice President & Secretary), Natalie Dorsey (Treasurer) and Dale Smith (Assistant Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Bluescope Foundation North America fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.