Henry E Wurst Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Henry E Wurst Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $200,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $200,000 | 31 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 31 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gwen Wurst PO Box 33068, Kansas City, MO 64114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 237-0530 |
| What to submit | No specific form. The request should be as complete as possible. |
| Restrictions | Grants are issued primarily in Kansas city metropolitan area. |
What Henry E Wurst Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 22 | $137,000 |
| Kansas | 9 | $63,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | General op | $18,000 |
| Salvation Army - KS & Western Mo | General op | $18,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City | General op | $17,000 |
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center | General op | $17,000 |
| Camps for Kids | General op | $15,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc | General op | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | General op | $11,000 |
| Kansas City Young Audiences | General op | $10,000 |
| Greater KC Sports Foundation (Win for KC) | General op | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Greater Kansas City | General op | $7,000 |
| Feed Northland Kids | General op | $6,000 |
| Youth Ambassadors Inc | General op | $6,000 |
| Grace United Community Ministries | General op | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Casa | General op | $5,000 |
| Northeast Community Center | General op | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics KC Metro | General op | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kansas City | General op | $5,000 |
| Cultivate KC | General op | $3,000 |
| Harvestersbacksnack | General op | $3,000 |
| Hillcrest Platte County | General op | $3,000 |
| Village Presbyterian Church Food Pantry | General op | $3,000 |
| Ability KC | General op | $2,000 |
| Begreat Together | General op | $2,000 |
| Police Athletic League of KCKS | General op | $2,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | General op | $2,000 |
| The Farm School at Gibbs Road | General op | $2,000 |
| Northland Clothing Center | General op | $1,500 |
| Foster Adopt Connect | General op | $1,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet Association | General op | $1,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General op | $1,000 |
| Medical Missions Foundation | General op | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Wurst
- Margaret Wurst
- Gwen Wurst
- Tim Wurst
- Amy Wurst
- Emily Hendricks
Questions people ask
Does Henry E Wurst Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Henry E Wurst Family Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Henry E Wurst Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Wurst (Director), Margaret Wurst (Director), Gwen Wurst (Secretary) and Tim Wurst (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Henry E Wurst Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.