The Granary Foundation
Accepts applications
The Granary Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $413,332 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,833 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$413,332
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,833
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$223,525
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,302 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,744 | 2 | $569,567 |
| 2024 | $24,302 | 4 | $600,432 |
| 2025 | $413,332 | 6 | $223,525 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Hughes Commerce Trust PO Box 419248, Kansas City, MO 64141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 234-2115 |
| What to submit | Contact commerce trust |
| Restrictions | Contact commmerce trust |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $413,332 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMKC Foundation | Used at discretion of board | $250,000 |
| Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation | Used at the discretion of | $81,666 |
| Teachers Like Me | Used at the discretion of | $31,666 |
| Hispanic Development Fund | Used at the discretion of | $20,000 |
| Black Community Fund | Used at the discretion of | $20,000 |
| American Jazz Museum | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
- Cliff C Jones III
Questions people ask
Does The Granary Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Granary Foundation give?
$413,332 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,833.
Who runs The Granary Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee) and Cliff C Jones III (Trustee).