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James Shrank Trust for the First United

Preselected recipients only Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 436313795

James Shrank Trust for the First United is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,888 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $22,888 and the largest $22,888. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $22,408 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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$22,4081$530,119
2024$22,8881$556,262

How to apply

James Shrank Trust for the First United 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 James Shrank Trust for the First United funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$22,888

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
First Presbyterian Church
Independence, MO
Board's discretion for$22,888

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Shrank Trust for the First United accept grant applications?

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

How much does James Shrank Trust for the First United give?

$22,888 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $22,888.

Who runs James Shrank Trust for the First United?

Its 2024 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).

What does James Shrank Trust for the First United fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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