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Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation: 189 grants to organizations, $12.2 million (tax year ended December 2024)

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation, a private foundation in Kansas City, MO, paid 189 grants to organizations totaling $12,224,728 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 14, 2025. The largest was $3,333,333 to St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart Center in Kansas City, MO for institute for women's cardiovascular research.

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EIN
431460787
Based in
Kansas City, MO
Assets
$362,894,220
Grants paid
$12,224,728
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202533189349104343. It reported $12,224,728 in grants paid; 189 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CenterKansas City, MOInstitute for women's cardiovascular research$3,333,333apps.irs.gov
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOMoving into the future endowment campaign additional support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 season$750,000apps.irs.gov
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$550,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$500,000apps.irs.gov
Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MOGeneral operation support for 2024-2025 fiscal year$350,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for the kansas city symphony 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$300,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Repertory Theatre IncKansas City, MOKcreps 2024-2025 season of operationsArts, culture and humanities$255,000apps.irs.gov
William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MOGeneral operating support$210,000apps.irs.gov
Umkc ConservatoryKansas City, MOOperating/program support 2024-2025$170,000apps.irs.gov
Pac Holding IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating grantCommunity improvement and capacity building$155,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$153,781apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$153,759apps.irs.gov
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$144,469apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$144,465apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$144,421apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$144,402apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$144,370apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$139,790apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$139,767apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$135,140apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$130,498apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$130,459apps.irs.gov
Cure of Ars Catholic ChurchLeawood, KSChurch organ fund$100,000apps.irs.gov
International Debutante Ball FoundationNew York, NYEvent support for international debutante ball$100,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Girls Preparatory AcademyKansas City, MOSupport for kansas city girls prepatory academyEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CenterKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MOEvent support of lyric opera ballArts, culture and humanities$75,000apps.irs.gov
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MOLyric opera staff capacity building requestArts, culture and humanities$75,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOEvent support for 2024 nutcracker ball$65,000apps.irs.gov
Umkc ConservatoryKansas City, MOEvent support for crescendo 2024$65,000apps.irs.gov
Charlotte Street FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024Arts, culture and humanities$55,000apps.irs.gov
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYEvent support for the 2024 frederick law olmsted luncheonRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
Englewood ArtsIndependence, MOSecuring our future: funding our sustainability$50,000apps.irs.gov
Heart of America Shakespeare FestivalKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MOGeneral operating support: 2024-2025 kcai fundEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOChairman's gift$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOEvent support for the sugar plum fairy ball$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City PBSKansas City, MOKcpbs local arts productions support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MOEvent support of 2024 symphony ballArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYEvent support for orchid dinnerEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYEvent support for conservatory ballEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CenterKansas City, MOSupport for st. luke's foundation event at kcpa$45,579apps.irs.gov
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Unicorn TheatreKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MOKc studio general operating support & peforming arts reviews fy25Arts, culture and humanities$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MOTeentix kcArts, culture and humanities$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Friends of Chamber Music Kansas CityKansas City, MO2024-2025 master pianist series and general operating support$35,000apps.irs.gov
St Luke's Mid America Heart Institutemuriel I Kauffman Women's Heart CenterKansas City, MO2024 gala fund a need$31,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City ChoraleKansas City, MOOperating support for 2024-2025 concert series$30,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Starlight TheatreKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for fy 2024$30,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Starlight TheatreKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for fy 2025$30,000apps.irs.gov
Armenian Missionary Association of AmericaParamus, NJSupport for amaa$25,000apps.irs.gov
Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MO25th anniversary gift$25,000apps.irs.gov
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYMembership renewal - women's committee chairman's circleRecreation and sports$25,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Girls Preparatory AcademyKansas City, MOEvent support for leading with love celebrationEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
KcurKansas City, MOContinued expansion of classical kc arts partnerships$25,000apps.irs.gov
KcurKansas City, MOSupport for kcur:s arts & culture reporting$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lenox Hill Neighborhood HouseNew York, NYEvent support of flights of fancyHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
New York City BalletNew York, NYEvent support for 2024 nycb annual luncheonArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
New York City BalletNew York, NYEvent support for 2025 nycb annual luncheonArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Palm Springs International Piano CompetitionPalm Springs, CAEvent support for international piano competition$25,000apps.irs.gov
Powell Gardens IncKingsville, MOPowell gardens 2024 arts programming$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Coterie TheatreKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for the 2023-2024 season$25,000apps.irs.gov
What If PuppetsKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
KC Clay GuildKansas City, MOKc clay build capital campaign phase i$20,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Jazz OrchestraKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Music Theater Heritage IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Culture House IncOlathe, KSGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Symphony of Kansas CityKansas City, MOSupport for orchestral education & tuition assistance$20,000apps.irs.gov
Folk Alliance InternationalKansas City, MOFolk alliance international general operating supportArts, culture and humanities$17,500apps.irs.gov
KC Fringe FestivalKansas City, MOGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$17,500apps.irs.gov
Northeast Community CenterKansas City, MOBuilding harmony in kansas city!$17,500apps.irs.gov
Owencox Dance GroupKansas City, MOSupport for 2024-2025 performance$17,500apps.irs.gov
Spire Chamber EnsembleKansas City, MOSpecial capacity building grantArts, culture and humanities$17,375apps.irs.gov
Spire Chamber EnsembleKansas City, MOSpecial capacity building grantArts, culture and humanities$17,375apps.irs.gov
Bach Aria SoloistsKansas City, MOBach aria soloists' 25th anniversay concert season: synergyArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYEvent support for fortune's feteRecreation and sports$15,000apps.irs.gov
Child Protection CenterKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for fy25Crime and legal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Actors TheatreKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for the 2024-2025 20th anniversay seasonArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness CenterOverland Park, KSSupport of parkinson's exercise and wellness center$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024/2025 - season 9Arts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Heartland Men's Chorus IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 season$15,000apps.irs.gov
Art As MentorshipKansas City, MOGeneral operating support: 2024 rsa/celebrate ameri'kana festivalArts, culture and humanities$12,500apps.irs.gov
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYEvent support of women's committee fall luncheonRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Mercy HospitalKansas City, MOChildren's circle of care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hearland Chamber MusicKansas City, MOChallenge grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Help Hope Live IncRadnor, PASupport for trevor jones celebrity golf classic$10,000apps.irs.gov
Interurban Arthouse IncOverland Park, KSGeneral operating support for fy 2025Arts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jewel Ball of Kansas City MissouriKansas City, MOEvent support for jewel ball$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jewish Community CenterLeawood, KSEvent support for 2024 kc superstar$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Chamber OrchestraKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for the 2024-2025 season$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Repertory Theatre IncKansas City, MOEvent support for 2054 kcrep galaArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Young AudiencesKansas City, MOEvent support of spark the arts in young hearts$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mattie Rhodes CenterKansas City, MOMattie rhodes center cultural artsMental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mid-America Arts AllianceKansas City, MOStrengthening the arts community in kansas city in fy25Arts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Moving ArtsKansas City, MOMoving arts kansas city 2024$10,000apps.irs.gov
Musicarts InstituteIndependence, MOGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
National World War I Museum and MemorialKansas City, MO"untold" - indigenous artist residencyArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nonprofit ConnectKansas City, MOEvent support of nonprofit connect awards luncheon$10,000apps.irs.gov
Spire Chamber EnsembleKansas City, MOGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Summit Theatre GroupLees Summit, MOStg studio fundraising campaignArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Culture House IncOlathe, KSCapacity building for executive director positionArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYEvent support for holiday train showEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Rabbit HoleNorth Kansas City, MOEvent support for grand opening celebration$10,000apps.irs.gov
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MOEvent support for 2025 ucm president's gala$10,000apps.irs.gov
Welcome House KCKansas City, MOGift in honor of mr. peter cashen$10,000apps.irs.gov
Welcome House KCKansas City, MOMatching gift$10,000apps.irs.gov
William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MOEvent support for prelude season$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MOMatching giftEducation$8,500apps.irs.gov
Happy DoggoAmes, IAMatching giftAnimal-related$8,330apps.irs.gov
Academy for Integrated ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftEducation$8,000apps.irs.gov
Duke UniversityDurham, NCMatching giftEducation$8,000apps.irs.gov
Academy for Integrated ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftEducation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Mid-America ChapterKansas City, KSEvent support for 2024 joe mcguff golf classic$7,500apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Jazz AliveKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024 seasonArts, culture and humanities$7,500apps.irs.gov
Marty Stuart Center for Country MusicPhiladelphia, MSMatching gift$7,500apps.irs.gov
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXMatching giftEducation$7,500apps.irs.gov
Spinning Tree TheatreKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 season$7,500apps.irs.gov
Summerfest Concerts IncKansas City, MO2024 concert series$7,500apps.irs.gov
Youth Chorus of Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$7,500apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Artists CoalitionKansas City, MOExhibitions & programming fy 2024Arts, culture and humanities$6,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Women's ChorusKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2023-2024 season$6,000apps.irs.gov
Folds of HonorPrairie Village, KSMatching gift$5,600apps.irs.gov
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Mid-America ChapterKansas City, KSEvent support for als night of hope$5,000apps.irs.gov
Art in the Loop FoundationKansas City, MO2024 art in the loop projectArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arts Council of Johnson CountyOverland Park, KSGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Band of Angels CorpOverland Park, KSGeneral operating support for 2024Arts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
CHWC IncKansas City, KS2024 program support for arts engagement expansion$5,000apps.irs.gov
City in Motion Dance Theater IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Deep Roots KCKansas City, MOEvent support of 2025 native plant landscaping conference$5,000apps.irs.gov
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CAEvent support of eldorado country club scholarship fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ensemble IbericaKansas City, MO2025 concert series$5,000apps.irs.gov
Folly TheatreKansas City, MOEvent support for folly frolic event$5,000apps.irs.gov
Growing Futures Early Education CenterOverland Park, KSMatching giftEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Heart of America Shakespeare FestivalKansas City, MOSponsorship support of 2024-2025 romantic revels galaArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
KC Melting Pot Theatre Productions IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City ZooKansas City, MOEvent support for jazzoo 2024$5,000apps.irs.gov
Life UnlimitedNorth Kansas City, MOEvent support hats off to mothers$5,000apps.irs.gov
Marty Stuart Center for Country MusicPhiladelphia, MSMatching gift$5,000apps.irs.gov
Medical Missions FoundationLenexa, KSEvent support for annual golf tournamentInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Northland Symphony OrchestraKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pac Holding IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating grantCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
SafehomeOverland Park, KSEvent support for hearts on hopeHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MOEvent support for oustanding kansas citian galaArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
University of Missouri - Kansas CityKansas City, MOEvent support for entrepreneur of the year awards$5,000apps.irs.gov
Austin Pets AliveAustin, TXMatching giftAnimal-related$4,400apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's Association - TN ChapterNashville, TNMatching gift$4,000apps.irs.gov
Bert Nash Community Mental Health CenterLawrence, KSMatching giftMental health and crisis intervention$4,000apps.irs.gov
Family Promise of LawrenceLawrence, KSMatching giftHuman services$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Area Youth Jazz IncLeavenworth, KSOnward & upward! supporting kansas city area youth jazz$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$4,000apps.irs.gov
William Baker Choral FoundationRoeland Park, MOGeneral operating support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Kauffman Center for the Performing ArtsKansas City, MOSeries 2015 bond interestArts, culture and humanities$3,750apps.irs.gov
Harry S Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MOEvent support for wild about harry$3,300apps.irs.gov
Puppetry Arts InstituteIndependence, MOThree puppet shows from creative hand puppets to amazing marionettesArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Great Plains SpcaMerriam, KSMatching giftAnimal-related$2,700apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Opus 76 QuartetPrairie Village, KSGeneral operating support for 2024-2025 seasonArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Baroque ConsortiumKansas City, MOGeneral operating support for 2024 seasonArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Friends of Alvin AileyKansas City, MOEvent support for 2024 benefit galaArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Te DeumIndependence, MOGeneral operating support for te deums 17th anniversary season 2024-2025Arts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Harry S Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MOMatching gift$2,250apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MOMatching giftEducation$2,250apps.irs.gov
HNC Living FoundationOverland Park, KSMatching giftDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$2,000apps.irs.gov
Kansas City A CappellaPrairie Village, KS2024-2025 kc a cappella concert seasonArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
National World War I Museum and MemorialKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
Women in Film KCOlathe, KSEvent support for the kc international filmfest short screenplay contest$1,750apps.irs.gov
City Union MissionKansas City, MOMatching giftHousing and shelter$1,000apps.irs.gov
Harry S Truman Library InstituteKansas City, MOMatching gift$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lawrence Community Food AllianceLawrence, KSMatching giftFood, agriculture and nutrition$1,000apps.irs.gov
Nashville Steam Preservation Society IncNashville, TNMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Village Presbyterian ChurchShawnee Mission, KSMatching gift$1,000apps.irs.gov
William Jewell College Harriman-Jewell SeriesLiberty, MOEvent support for joyce didonato$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MOMatching gift$960apps.irs.gov
Phoenix FamilyKansas City, MOMatching gift$750apps.irs.gov
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas IncOverland Park, KSMatching gift$600apps.irs.gov
Great Plains SpcaMerriam, KSMatching giftAnimal-related$600apps.irs.gov
Inclusion ConnectionsOlathe, KSMatching giftDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$600apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Artists CoalitionKansas City, MOMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$600apps.irs.gov
Kansas City Community GardenKansas City, MOMatching gift$600apps.irs.gov
Lawrence Arts CenterLawrence, KSMatching giftArts, culture and humanities$600apps.irs.gov
Sarah Is Our Superhero IncLawrence, KSMatching giftHealth care$600apps.irs.gov
Deep Roots KCKansas City, MOMatching gift$400apps.irs.gov
Kanbe's MarketsKansas City, MOMatching gift$105apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Missouri$11,487,948
New York$385,000
Kansas$241,050
California$30,000
New Jersey$25,000
Mississippi$12,500
Texas$11,900
Pennsylvania$10,000

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