MURIEL MCBRIEN KAUFFMAN FAMILY

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

KANSAS CITY, MOEIN 431460787 Website

Annual Giving

$12.2M+21% YoY

Grants

189

Median Grant

$10K

Organizations Funded

108

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Foundation's mission is to support organizations and programs that enhance the quality and accessibility of the arts in the greater Kansas City community. Mrs. Kauffman's center of attention was the performing and visual arts.

Focus Areas

performing artsperforming arts venues and presenting organizationsballet and danceopera and theatreorchestral musicarts educationyouth arts educationvisual arts

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital/endowment campaign supportevent supportprogram supportcapacity buildingtuition assistancemembership renewal

Funded Initiatives

Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City Ballet, Harriman-Jewell Series, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, UMKC Conservatory of Music, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, ArtsKC Regional Arts Council, Kansas City Art Institute including $50,000 grant to Kansas City Art Institute

How to Apply

Create account on their website to begin application. Grant proposals reviewed monthly. Response within 60 days of proposal receipt. General operating grant requests should be submitted within first six months of fiscal year. Contact grants@mmkff.org for questions.

Does Not Fund

Does not provide funding for religious activities, deficit funding or grants to individuals. Must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Must have arts as part of core mission. Majority of grants awarded to Kansas City area organizations.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+21%

$12.2M

Grants

189

Median

$10K

States

2023+6%

$10.1M

Grants

173

Median

$10K

States

2022

$9.5M

Grants

168

Median

$10K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$15K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$8K

25th Pctile

$50K

75th Pctile

$3.3M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $8K and $50K.

Largest Recent Grants

$3.3M

2024

ST LUKE'S MID AMERICA HEART INSTITUTEMURIEL I KAUFFMAN WOMEN'S HEART CTR

MO · INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN'S CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH

$1.0M

2024

KANSAS CITY BALLET

MO · MOVING INTO THE FUTURE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

$750K

2024

KANSAS CITY BALLET

MO · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 SEASON

$550K

2024

LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY

MO · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$500K

2024

KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

MO · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 SEASON

Geographic Focus

$11.5M120 grants

$385K11 grants

$223K19 grants

$30K2 grants

$25K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$277.8M

$12.2M(4.4%)

2023

$270.9M

$10.1M(3.7%)

2022

$259.9M

$9.5M(3.7%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.