Elsberry Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLeawood, Kansas · EIN 20-3956294 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$68K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,085
Total assets$430K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO | Civic | $18,250 |
| Universtiy of Missouri Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Education | $14,130 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | Civic | $12,500 |
| Starlight Theatre Assoc of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Civic | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Kc | Kansas City, MO | Civic | $5,085 |
| The Pembrook Hill School | Kansas City, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Spastic Paraplegia Foundation | Ofallon, MO | Civic | $2,500 |
| Chillicothe Education Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $250 |
| Heart of America Shakespeare Festival | Kansas City, MO | Civic | $100 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight Theatre Assoc of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Civic | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,815 | 10 |
| 2023 | $81,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3956294
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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