Dei Gratia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dei Gratia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $76,500 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 9 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Dei Gratia 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dei Gratia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway Academy | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Children's Place | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Connecting for Kids | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Newhouse | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Urban Harvest STL | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Della Lamb | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Amethyst Place | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
| Sister's Haven | Charitable - general fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Karipides
- Kathryn Bauman
- Peyton Bauman
- Mary Simpson
Questions people ask
Does Dei Gratia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dei Gratia Family Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dei Gratia Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Karipides (President), Kathryn Bauman (Treasurer and Secretary), Peyton Bauman (Director) and Mary Simpson (Director).
What does Dei Gratia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.