KC People's Fund
Preselected recipients only
KC People's Fund is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.7 million and the largest $1.7 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.7 million
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$49.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $154,096 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 2 | $24.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 1 | $49.4 million |
How to apply
KC People's Fund 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Kc peoples fund was able to recommend the gifts that were made by the organization's grant recipient, amalgamated charitable foundation. See supplemental statement #12 for list of advised gifts in 2025. | $1.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- Denise St Omer
- Grant Sunderland
- Thomas Sunderland
- Drew Eanes
- Kathryn Evans
Questions people ask
Does KC People's Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KC People's Fund give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.7 million.
Who runs KC People's Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Denise St Omer (Executive Director), Grant Sunderland (Board Chair), Thomas Sunderland (Treasurer) and Drew Eanes (Vice Chair) among 5 officers and trustees.