Harry Portman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-6406877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$234K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $121,303 |
| Jewish Federation | Overland Park, KS | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Village Shalom | Overland Park, KS | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Linda Hall Library Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| University Academy Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Police Foundation of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Birthday Connections | Kansas City, MO | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,803 | 8 |
| 2024 | $186,191 | 6 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349100243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6406877
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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