Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.2 million in 189 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $3.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.2 million
- Number of grants189
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$363 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.1 million the year before.
32% 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 | $10.1 million | 173 | $346 million |
| 2024 | $12.2 million | 189 | $363 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julia I Kauffman 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 932-1219 |
| What to submit | Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested. |
| Restrictions | Some geographic and charitable fields limitations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 136 | $11.5 million |
| New York | 11 | $385,000 |
| Kansas | 30 | $241,050 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $12,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $11,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $8,330 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart Ctr | Institute for women's cardiovascular research | $3.3 million |
| Kansas City Ballet | Moving into the future endowment campaign additional support | $1.0 million |
| Kansas City Ballet | General operating support for 2024-2025 season | $750,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City | General operating support | $550,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | General operating support for 2024-2025 season | $500,000 |
| Artskc Regional Arts Council | General operation support for 2024-2025 fiscal year | $350,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General operating support for the kansas city symphony 2024-2025 season | $300,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc | Kcreps 2024-2025 season of operations | $255,000 |
| William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell Series | General operating support | $210,000 |
| Umkc Conservatory | Operating/program support 2024-2025 | $170,000 |
| Pac Holding Inc | General operating grant | $155,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $153,781 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $153,759 |
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,469 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,465 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,421 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,402 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,370 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $139,790 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $139,767 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $135,140 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $130,498 |
| Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Series 2015 bond interest | $130,459 |
| Cure of Ars Catholic Church | Church organ fund | $100,000 |
| International Debutante Ball Foundation | Event support for international debutante ball | $100,000 |
| Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy | Support for kansas city girls prepatory academy | $100,000 |
| St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart Ctr | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Event support of lyric opera ball | $75,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Lyric opera staff capacity building request | $75,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Event support for 2024 nutcracker ball | $65,000 |
| Umkc Conservatory | Event support for crescendo 2024 | $65,000 |
| Charlotte Street Foundation | General operating support for 2024 | $55,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Event support for the 2024 frederick law olmsted luncheon | $50,000 |
| Englewood Arts | Securing our future: funding our sustainability | $50,000 |
| Heart of America Shakespeare Festival | General operating support for 2024-2025 season | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | General operating support: 2024-2025 kcai fund | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Chairman's gift | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Event support for the sugar plum fairy ball | $50,000 |
| Kansas City PBS | Kcpbs local arts productions support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra E Moore
- Amy Clark
- Cara Z Newell
- David Lady
- George P Jandl
- Julia Irene Kauffman
- Julia Power Weld
- Lauren MM Lapointe
- Peter W Brown
- Sharon Blickensderfer
Questions people ask
Does Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation give?
$12.2 million in tax year 2024, across 189 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra E Moore (Director), Amy Clark (Coo), Cara Z Newell (Director) and David Lady (Cio/Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.