Feist Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 20-3287718 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$419K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
10% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity | Independence, MO | Used at the discretion of | $60,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Manhattan, KS | Used at the discretion of | $35,000 |
| Don Bosco Centers | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $30,500 |
| Marion Hope Center | Independence, MO | Used at the discretion of | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Academy Learning Center | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $20,000 |
| Pinnacle Winds Concert Band | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $20,000 |
| Gordan Parks Elementary | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $20,000 |
| American Jazz Museum | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $15,000 |
| The Arts Asylum | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Academy | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $15,000 |
| Learn Techquity | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Marlborough Community Coalition | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Community Assistance Council | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ne & Nw Mo | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| The Folley Theater | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $10,000 |
| Healing House | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $8,000 |
| Musical Theater Heritage Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $8,000 |
| Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kc | Shawnee, KS | Used at the discretion of | $8,000 |
| Hope Haven | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $7,000 |
| First Call Alcohol Drug Prevention & Recovery | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Used at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| Martin City Melodrama | Grandview, MO | Used at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| Sherwood Autism Center | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| Restart Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone of Care - Ozanam | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $3,000 |
| Hickman Mills Education Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $3,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Baptist Church | St Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of | $2,500 |
| Camp Encourage | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $2,500 |
| Cass Community Health Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $2,500 |
| Northland Therapeutic Riding Center | Holt, MO | Used at the discretion of | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Missouri | Jefferson City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $2,500 |
| Our Spot Kc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $1,500 |
| South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of | $1,500 |
| Grandview Education Foundation | Grandview, MO | Used at the discretion of | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $419,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $301,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $226,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3287718
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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