Ina Calkins Trust
Accepts applications
Ina Calkins Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $385,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $120,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$385,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $305,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $330,265 | 22 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $305,000 | 21 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $385,000 | 21 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ina Calkins Board-Bank of America PO Box 219119, Kansas City, MO 64121-9119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 292-4300 |
| What to submit | Application information and forms are available on the following website: www.calkinsboard.org |
| Deadlines | Submission deadline information is available on the following website: www.calkinsboard.org |
| Restrictions | Grants must benefit citizens of Kansas city, Missouri in the areas of education, medical or welfare. See specific restrictions and requirements on the website: www.calkinsboard.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ina Calkins Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 21 | $385,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome House Inc | Unrestricted general | $120,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Alphapointe Association for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Footprints Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| First Call Alcohol & Drug Prevention | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Healing House Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Level Up Kids Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Samuel U Rodgers Health Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Seton Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Shepherds Center of Kansas City | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Kansas City Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Benilde Hall | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kansas City | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Women's Christian Association of KC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Ability KC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Pawsperity | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Phoenix Family Housing Corporation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Pieces Peaces Recovery Residence | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Linda B Lyon - Co Boa
- Betsy R Hughes - Co Boa
- Stephenie Smith - Co Boa
- Derald Davis - Co Boa
- Lisa Jones Schellhorn - Co Boa
- Lewis Gregory - Co Boa
- Michael C Kirk - Co Boa
- Hunter Wolbach - Co Boa
- Jeff Primos - Co Boa
- Kirstin S Pace - Co Boa
Questions people ask
Does Ina Calkins Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadline information is available on the following website: www.calkinsboard.org.
How much does Ina Calkins Trust give?
$385,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ina Calkins Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Linda B Lyon - Co Boa (President), Betsy R Hughes - Co Boa (Secretary) and Stephenie Smith - Co Boa (Board Member) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Ina Calkins Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.