George K Baum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 35-2481660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$34.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $110,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greatr Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $284,000 |
| Amethyst Place | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $250,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $250,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Social benefit | $247,166 |
| Synergy Services | Parkville, MO | Societal benefit | $200,000 |
| Vibrant Health Kc | Kansas City, KS | Medical practice & research | $200,000 |
| Wecodekc | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $200,000 |
| Early Start | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $110,000 |
| Kansas City Gift | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $105,000 |
| Delasalle Education Center | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $100,000 |
| Della Lamb Community Services | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $100,000 |
| Emmanuel Family Child Development Center | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $100,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole | North Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $100,000 |
| El Centro | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $75,000 |
| Guadalupe Centers | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $75,000 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $63,500 |
| No Divide Kc | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $55,000 |
| Be Great Together Inc | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $50,000 |
| Lead to Read | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $50,000 |
| Minddrive | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $50,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Development Fund | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $7,500 |
| Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $7,500 |
| Principal Connect | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $6,000 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | Kansas City, MO | Social benefit | $5,000 |
| Umkc Women's Council | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $2,500 |
| Uncornered | Dorchester, MA | Educational | $1,500 |
| Grandparents for Gun Safety | Overland Park, KS | Societal benefit | $1,000 |
| Higgins Brothers Surgicenter of Hope | Mission Hills, KS | Medical practice & research | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Services | Parkville, MO | Societal benefit | $400,000 |
| Vibrant Health Kc | Kansas City, KS | Medical practice & research | $400,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Social benefit | $333,334 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greatr Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $300,000 |
| Delasalle Education Center | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $200,000 |
| Save Inc | Kansas City, MO | Social benefit | $200,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole | North Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $100,000 |
| Kansas City Gift | Kansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $75,000 |
| Be Great Together Inc | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $50,000 |
| Lead to Read | Kansas City, MO | Educational | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,816,666 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,270,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101671
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2481660
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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