The McGee Foundation
Accepts applications
The McGee Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $901,560 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $52,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$901,560
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $811,813 the year before.
26% 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 | $829,454 | 34 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $811,813 | 29 | $19.8 million |
| 2025 | $901,560 | 31 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Forgey Greater Kansas City Co 1055 Broadway Blvd Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 627-3444 |
| What to submit | Requests should be presented in a one or two page letter describing the need, purpose, program of the requesting organization, proof of the organization's tax-exempt eligibility for charitable contributions, as well as the amount sought and when needed. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. Requests are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation generally does not fund institutions or programs outside the greater metropolitan Kansas city area. The foundation does not make contributions to private foundations or to organizations classified as private foundations and, with rare exception, the foundation does not fund institutions or programs in the visual and performing arts or projects for the preservation of historic places. With the exception for applied research, the foundation does not fund scholarly research projects and programs. |
What The McGee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 27 | $821,560 |
| Kansas | 4 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St Joseph Inc | Program support | $52,000 |
| Redemptorist Social Services Center Inc | Program support | $52,000 |
| Avila University | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor of Kansas City | Program support | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame de Sion School | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Country Home | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Rockhurst High School | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| St Teresas Academy | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center | Program support | $47,000 |
| Guadalupe Centers Inc | Program support | $30,000 |
| Journey to New Life | Program support | $30,000 |
| Seton Center Inc | Program support | $30,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | Program support | $28,000 |
| Conception Abbey and Seminary College | Operating support | $27,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Kansas City Central | Program support | $26,000 |
| Ability KC | Program support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Donnelly College | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Reconciliation Services | Program support | $25,000 |
| Samuel U Rodgers Health Center | Program support | $25,000 |
| Newhouse KC | Program support | $22,560 |
| Rose Brooks Center Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
| El Centro Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care | Program support | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (Mocsa) | Program support | $15,000 |
| Pharmacy of Grace Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Love Inc | Program support | $12,000 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Community Linc Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fire Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Simon P McGee
- Thomas R McGee
- Sheila M Lillis
- B Joseph Duffy III
- Virginia L Coppinger
- Jennifer Kopp Dameron
- John R McGee
- Dr Stephen Reintjes
- Clyde Wendel
Questions people ask
Does The McGee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Requests are accepted throughout the year.
How much does The McGee Foundation give?
$901,560 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The McGee Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Simon P McGee (President), Thomas R McGee (Vice President), Sheila M Lillis (Secretary) and B Joseph Duffy III (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The McGee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.