J B Reynolds Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 44-6014359 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
19% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Greater Kc Chapter | Kansas City, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| Kcpt Public Television | Kansas City, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| Lyric Opera Circle Ball | Kansas City, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation | Linn, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| Research Foundation - Bixby Institute | Kansas City, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army - Kansas City Mo | Kansas City, MO | Various | $25,000 |
| University of Kansas Medical Center-Alzheimer's Disease Center | Fairway, KS | Various | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | Various | $20,000 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | Various | $15,000 |
| Starlight Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Various | $15,000 |
| Charlie's House | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| City Union Mission | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Conservation Federation of Mo | Jefferson City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute - Capital Campaign | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Care Clinic | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Rose Society | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Zoo | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| National Wwi Museum | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Rediscover | Lees Summit, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Sleepyhead Beds | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Synergy Services - Stand Up for Synergy | Parkville, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| U S Squash | Philadelphia, PA | Various | $10,000 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City (Trustee Scholars Program) | Kansas City, MO | Various | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Police Care Team | Kansas City, MO | Various | $7,500 |
| Christ the King Food Pantry | Kansas City, MO | Various | $6,000 |
| Mission Project the | Mission, KS | Various | $6,000 |
| Advent Health Foundation Be Smith Family Center | Shawnee Mission, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Kansas City | Gladstone, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Autism Society of America | Rockville, MD | Various | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Casa | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph Inc | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Ensemble Iberica | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Faith-Missions | Leawood, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Folk Alliance International | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Folly Theater | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Dallas, TX | Various | $5,000 |
| Happybottoms | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Kc | Kansas City, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Inclusion Connections | Olathe, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Journey to New Life | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Kansas City, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Public Library - Greenwood Society | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Garden | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Youth Jazz Inc | Leavenworth, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Linda Hall Library | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Nurture Kc | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Pawsperity | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Overland Park, KS | Various | $5,000 |
| Police Foundation of Kansas City-A Call for Backup | Kansas City, MO | Various | $5,000 |
| Powell Gardens | Kingsville, MO | Various | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 71 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $627,000 | 71 |
| 2023 | $643,000 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349101965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6014359
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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