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Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 436050347

Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $641,528 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $641,528 and the largest $641,528. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $621,475 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$621,4751$0
2024$621,4751$0
2025$641,5281$0

How to apply

Jacob L & Ella C Loose 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$641,528

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Health, welfare, community action programs$641,528

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation give?

$641,528 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $641,528.

Who runs Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Theresa Garza (Past President), Steve Chu (President), Jan Marcason (Director) and Allison Murdock (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.

What does Jacob L & Ella C Loose Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development and health.

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