Commerce Bancshares Foundation
Accepts applications
Commerce Bancshares Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 645 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $60,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants645
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$60,500
- Assets$42.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 668 | $35.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 645 | $42.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Program Director 1000 Walnut, Kansas City, MO 64106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 234-1768 |
| What to submit | Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3) |
What Commerce Bancshares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 383 | $1.4 million |
| Kansas | 122 | $290,727 |
| Illinois | 74 | $186,750 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $54,409 |
| Texas | 14 | $52,815 |
| Colorado | 10 | $29,500 |
| Ohio | 4 | $22,500 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $14,500 |
| Iowa | 5 | $10,250 |
| Indiana | 3 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $60,500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $60,500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $60,500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $60,500 |
| Police Foundation of Kansas City | Peregrine technology acquisition | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $42,628 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $42,628 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $42,628 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $42,628 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | Natural bridge renovation | $40,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $35,000 |
| Artists Reenvisioning Tomorrow DBA Art Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25,000 |
| Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Association | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | Lore leaders for ozarks regional development | $25,000 |
| Heart of Illinois United Way Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25,000 |
| Heartland Foundation DBA Mosaic Life Care Foundation | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $21,500 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $19,000 |
| Missouri Colleges Fund Inc | Scholarship/tuition assistance | $16,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Missouri | Interstate 70 / highway 63 beautification project fund | $15,000 |
| Exploration Place Inc | Ep2 initiative | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Ozarks | Annual fund drive / contribution | $13,000 |
| Heart of Missouri United Way Inc | 2024 heart of missouri united way community campaign | $12,000 |
| Cancer Free Kids Pediatric Cancer Research Alliance | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10,000 |
| Empower Evergreen | Empower - nomar project campaign | $10,000 |
| Heartland Community College Foundation | General operating support for their capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc | Junior market steer auction | $10,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTD | Second century campaign | $10,000 |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LTD | Second century campaign | $10,000 |
| Restore SGF | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10,000 |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Osf healthcare cancer institute | $10,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri Inc | Food bank market | $10,000 |
| Umkc Foundation | Henry w. Bloch school of management | $10,000 |
| University of Missouri - Nextgen Precision Health | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Handi-Shop Inc | Partners for a better tomorrow community campaign | $9,800 |
| Community Development Corporation of the Bloomington-Normal Area | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $9,000 |
| CHWC Inc DBA Community Housing of Wyandotte County Inc | Supports the only affordable housing organization in wyco, for homebuyer education/partnership | $8,000 |
| Community Resource Center | All in for hygiene | $8,000 |
| Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services DBA Ches Inc | Support homebuyer education and credit counseling services for lmi clients | $8,000 |
| Family & Children's Service Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles G Kim
- Charlotte L Kemper Black
- Daniel J Adams
- Margaret M Rowe
- John W Kemper
- Kevin Barth
- Robert S Holmes
Questions people ask
Does Commerce Bancshares Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Commerce Bancshares Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 645 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Commerce Bancshares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles G Kim (Vp/Treas/Dir), Charlotte L Kemper Black (Vp/Coo/Dir), Daniel J Adams (Assistant Secretary) and Margaret M Rowe (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Commerce Bancshares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and community development.