The Sosland Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sosland Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.3 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $4.1 million | 126 | $106 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 131 | $114 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Debbie Sosland-Edelman 2345 Grand Blvd Ste 1950, Kansas City, MO 64108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 756-1000 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in written form to provide: a clear description of the project, background on the proposing organization, a budget outlining how the funds will be spent and over what period of time, a list of other possible sources of funding, and a copy of the most recent tax exempt ruling from the IRS. |
| Restrictions | Awards will generally be made in excess of $1,000. Grants to organizations within the jewish community are to be at 50% of the total awards each year. Preference is given to organizations within the Kansas city metropolitan area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sosland Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 131 | $4.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Jewish | $1.1 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Jewish | $570,250 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | Jewish | $441,180 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Health | $200,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School | Education | $156,250 |
| Jewish Family Services | Jewish | $135,000 |
| Truman Library Institute | Education | $114,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Kansas City Girls Preperatory Academy | Education | $100,000 |
| Schechter Institutetali | Jewish | $100,000 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Cultural arts | $77,500 |
| Rockhurst University | Education | $62,500 |
| The New Reform Temple | Jewish | $62,500 |
| Union Station Kansas City | Cultural arts | $52,500 |
| Goodwill | Social welfare | $50,000 |
| Mocsa | Social welfare | $50,000 |
| Prep-Kc | Education | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Jewish | $49,252 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | Jewish | $48,400 |
| Chabad House | Jewish | $41,860 |
| Kanbe's Markets | Social welfare | $36,000 |
| Reconciliation Services | Social welfare | $32,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs | Social welfare | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | Civic | $29,256 |
| United We | Civic | $27,500 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Cultural arts | $26,000 |
| ACLU Kansas | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| ACLU Missouri | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Bionexus | Health | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Charter Schools | Education | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Principals Connect | Education | $25,000 |
| Schechter Institute | Jewish | $20,500 |
| Turning Point | Health | $20,500 |
| Lyric Opera | Cultural arts | $20,100 |
| Kansas City Young Audiences | Cultural arts | $20,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music | Cultural arts | $16,500 |
| Agriculture Future of America | Education | $15,000 |
| Center for Practical Bioethics | Health | $15,000 |
| Kcur | Civic | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Sosland-Edelman
- L Joshua Sosland
- Blanche E Sosland
- David N Sosland
- Sarah Sosland
- Neil N Sosland
- Meyer J Sosland
- Charles S Sosland
Questions people ask
Does The Sosland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sosland Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sosland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Sosland-Edelman (Asst Secretary, Asst Treas), L Joshua Sosland (Director), Blanche E Sosland (Director) and David N Sosland (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Sosland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.