Clara Shumway Char Trust
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-6743873 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$236K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$23,617
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $23,617 and $23,617.
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
66% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $47,234 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Ks Chapter | Washington, DC | General operating support | $23,617 |
| University of Kansas Medical School % Theresa Klinkenburg D | Lawrence, KS | To be used by medical | $23,617 |
| American Parkinson Disease Assoc | Staten Island, NY | General operating support | $23,617 |
| Umkc School of Medicine Michael L Friedland Md Dean | Kansas City, MO | To be used by its medical | $23,617 |
| Heart Spring | Wichita, KS | General operating support | $23,617 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | General operating support | $23,617 |
| Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $23,617 |
| The Salvation Army | Hoffman Estates, IL | To be used by kansas city | $23,617 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,170 | 9 |
| 2023 | $213,191 | 9 |
| 2022 | $232,730 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600129349100060
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6743873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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