Sam Price Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam Price Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lee s Summit, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $620,450 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$620,450
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $536,639 the year before.
12% 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 | $512,374 | 33 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $536,639 | 33 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $620,450 | 34 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Sam Price Family 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.
What Sam Price Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 11 | $217,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $143,450 |
| California | 5 | $130,000 |
| Missouri | 7 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation | Program grant | $80,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Program grant | $50,000 |
| YMCA of the Rockies | Program grant | $35,000 |
| Sharp HealthCare Foundation | Program grant | $30,000 |
| Harvesters | Operational grant | $30,000 |
| Gift of Life Inc | Operational grant | $30,000 |
| Boulder Hospice Foundation | Operational grant | $25,000 |
| Kansas Public Radio | Operational grant | $25,000 |
| The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Operational grant | $25,000 |
| Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center | Program grant | $20,000 |
| CATESOL Education Foundation | Operational grant | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater KC | Operational grant | $20,000 |
| Seven Fires Corporation | Operational grant | $20,000 |
| Pikes Peak Hospice Pallative Care | Program grant | $15,790 |
| Safe Landing Horse Rescue | Program grant | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hope Lodge | Operational grant | $15,000 |
| Colorado Feline Foster Rescue | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Program grant | $10,000 |
| KSDS Inc | Program grant | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital Foundation | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Wayside Waifs Inc | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrome Innovations | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| San Diego College of Continuing Ed | Program grant | $10,000 |
| KVC Behavioral HealthCare Inc | Program grant | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Eye of the Storm Booster Club | Operational support | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Operational grant | $10,000 |
| Manitou Music Foundation | Program grant | $8,160 |
| Gynecologic Cancer Connection | Program grant | $7,600 |
| GrowthBusters Inc | Program grant | $6,900 |
| Childrens Therapy Group Foundation | Program grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry D Price
- Peggy J Price
- Donna Price
Questions people ask
Does Sam Price Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Price Family Foundation give?
$620,450 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sam Price Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry D Price (Mging Trustee), Peggy J Price (Trustee) and Donna Price (Trustee).
What does Sam Price Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.