Spratt Leah Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Spratt Leah Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,092 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,270 and the largest $18,822. 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$68,092
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,270
- Largest grant$18,822
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $71,200 the year before.
15% 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 | $66,950 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $71,200 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $68,092 | 13 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Spratt Leah Charitable Trust 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 Spratt Leah Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 11 | $64,592 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pony Express National Museum | Towards virtual prog and | $18,822 |
| Pony Express PumpkinFest Inc | Sponsorship of pumpkinfest | $10,000 |
| The Allied Arts Council - Arts Fund | Used at the discretion of | $7,000 |
| Saint Joseph Symphony | Annual symphony fund | $6,000 |
| Mosaic Life Care Foundation | Used at the discretion of | $6,000 |
| MWSU Foundation | Support for students in | $5,000 |
| Social Welfare Board | Friends of the free | $4,270 |
| Mount Mora Cemetery Preservation and Restoration | General operation-repairs | $3,000 |
| YWCA USA | Growing resilient | $2,500 |
| Freudenthal Center for Parkinson's Disease | To be used at the | $2,000 |
| Cotillion for Achievement | Scholarships to future | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW MO | Support for girl scouts in | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Omaha | Used at the discretion of | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Bank
Questions people ask
Does Spratt Leah Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spratt Leah Charitable Trust give?
$68,092 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,270.
Who runs Spratt Leah Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Bank (Trustee).
What does Spratt Leah Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.