Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
Accepts applications
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 125 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$46.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 108 | $42.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 111 | $42.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 125 | $46.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Program Officer 1000 Walnut Suite 1560, Kansas City, MO 64106-1809 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 234-1768 |
| What to submit | None specified |
| Restrictions | Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states. |
What Oppenstein Brothers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 95 | $1.4 million |
| Kansas | 30 | $490,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Chesed fund | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Used for program support at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for their organization | $40,000 |
| Boys Club of Greater Kansas City | Project learn | $30,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Home- and school-based therapies for children | $30,000 |
| Harvesters-The Community Food Network | Feeding families initiative | $30,000 |
| Kansas City Care Clinic DBA KC Care Health Center | Oral health program capacity building | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry | Supported housing services | $30,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Social services program | $30,000 |
| Rediscover | Behavioral health urgent care center equipment needs | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Place Inc | Day treatment | $27,500 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Kansas City | Linwood y general operations | $27,500 |
| De la Salle Education Center | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute for National & International Affairs | Tru education | $25,000 |
| Hope House Inc | Childrens services program | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey | Aileycamp | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas City | Social work youth program | $22,000 |
| Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Inc | Child advocacy program | $20,000 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Childrens Center for the Visually Impaired | Therapy and specialized services | $20,000 |
| Community Linc | Elevated transitional housing | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City High School | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| United Inner City Services DBA Earlystart | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| United Inner City Services DBA Earlystart | Security needs | $20,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Guadalupe centers after school and drop-in site | $20,000 |
| Jackson County Casa | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Journey to New Life Inc | Food pantry buildout | $20,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Youth education and community engagement programs | $20,000 |
| Kidstlc Inc | Parachute of hope fund | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault DBA Mocsa | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault DBA Mocsa | Youth-led sexual violence prevention | $20,000 |
| Newhouse Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center Inc | Emergency shelter program | $20,000 |
| Save Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Sunflower House | Child abuse prevention education program | $20,000 |
| Urban Produce Push | Produce to the people initiative | $20,000 |
| Turner House Clinic Inc DBA Vibrant Health | Uncompensated care for patients | $20,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $18,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City Inc | Family room program at children's mercy hospital | $17,500 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Community behavioral health | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Bank NA Invmgmt
- Commerce Bank NA Charity Office
- Commerce Bank NA Charity Mgmt
Questions people ask
Does Oppenstein Brothers Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Oppenstein Brothers Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Oppenstein Brothers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Bank NA Invmgmt (Corp. Trustee), Commerce Bank NA Charity Office (Corp. Trustee) and Commerce Bank NA Charity Mgmt (Corp. Trustee).
What does Oppenstein Brothers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.