Burgess Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 87-4088740 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$117K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $18,000 |
| Fix Em Kc | Lees Summit, MO | General donation | $15,000 |
| The Pembroke Hill School | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $15,000 |
| Kc Symphony | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $11,750 |
| Kc Common Good | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $7,500 |
| Kitty Cat Connection | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $7,500 |
| Hope House | Lees Summit, MO | General donation | $7,500 |
| Community Capital Fund | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $7,500 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $5,200 |
| Michael Kuehl Memorial Scholarship | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $5,000 |
| Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | General donation | $5,000 |
| M'shoogy's Emergency Animal Rescue | Savannah, MO | General donation | $5,000 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | Material donation | $3,931 |
| Children's Mercy | Kansas City, MO | 5K donation | $2,000 |
| Erics Camp Fund | Prairie Village, KS | General donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,881 | 15 |
| 2023 | $18,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541479349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4088740
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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