Geraldine and R a Barrows Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1184875 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAN LEONARD UMB BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1010 GRAND, KANSAS CITY MO 64106 |
| Phone | 8168607711 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHIC: KC AREA CHARITY FIELDS: UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of America Patriot Foundation | Op, KS | Dependents' educational | $60,000 |
| The Children's Place | Kansas City, MO | Support of charitable | $60,000 |
| St Michaels Veterans Center | Kansas City, MO | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Lazarus Ministries | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Marc Community Services Corporation | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Cass Community Health Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Research Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Support of charitable | $20,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | Mental health\services for | $20,000 |
| Center for Developmentally Disabled | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Womens Employment Network | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Kids Tlc | Olathe, KS | Family suites furnish and | $15,000 |
| Friends of Johnson County Developmental | Lenexa, KS | Afford housing for disabled | $15,000 |
| Heart of America Shakespeare Festival | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | Latino cultural arts | $15,000 |
| Elevate Metro Kc | Overland Park, KS | Kc mentoring program | $15,000 |
| Newhouse | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Restart | Kansas City, MO | General operation support | $10,000 |
| Flourish Furnishings Inc | Grandview, MO | Delivery program and driver | $10,000 |
| Pathway Financial Education | Kansas City, MO | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Kansas City, MO | Support of charitable | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Jazz Orchestra | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Services League of Jackson C | Independence, MO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Giving the Basics | Kansas City, KS | School free hygiene program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $465,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $401,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101650
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1184875
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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