Mccullough Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1909746 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$860K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhurst High School | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of educational org. | $259,000 |
| St Thomas More | Kansas City, MO | Support for religious/educ programs | $56,000 |
| Avila Univ St Therese Scholarship | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of educational org | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Ne Kansas | Overland Park, KS | Fincl support of religious org. | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of school | $50,000 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of school | $50,000 |
| St Paul's Outreach | Mendola, MN | Fincl support of religious org. | $35,000 |
| Benedictine College | Atchinson, KS | Fincl support of educational org. | $25,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of school | $25,000 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of educ. org. | $25,000 |
| Support Kids Foundation | Lenexa, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $13,100 |
| Farnan Spirituality Center | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $13,000 |
| Catholic Education Fund | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of religious org. | $10,000 |
| Dancing With the Stars Jerry Anselmo | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home | Chicago, IL | Fincl support of public charity | $8,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation of Kc | Overland Park, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $7,500 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of charitable center | $7,000 |
| Kc Hospice | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $6,000 |
| Avila University | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of educational org | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Brian Tarwater Scholarship Fund | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of educ. fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Kc & St Joe | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Conception Seminary | Conception, MO | Fincl support of religious org. | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Center | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of educ. org. | $5,000 |
| Elevate Metro Kc | Overland Park, KS | Fincl support of educational org. | $5,000 |
| Journey to New Life | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Kcks Catholic Diocese | Kansas City, KS | Support of religious/charitable org | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of Poor | Kansas City, MO | Support for religious/charitable org | $5,000 |
| Mount St Scholastic | Atchison, KS | Fincl support of educ. org. | $5,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Assistance for families in poverty | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Unity School | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of school | $5,000 |
| Resurrection Catholic School | Kansas City, KS | Support of religious/ charitable org | $5,000 |
| Seton Center | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet | Kansas City, MO | Fincl suport of public charity | $5,000 |
| St Charles Borremo Academy | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of educational org. | $5,000 |
| Upper Room | Kansas City, MO | Support of religious /charitable org | $5,000 |
| Urban Rangers | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $5,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Fincl support of educational org. | $5,000 |
| Water by Women | Louisville, KY | Fincl support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $3,400 |
| Equity Period | Lenexa, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $3,000 |
| Keep the Spark Alive | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $3,000 |
| Temple Made Foundation | Lees Summit, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,500 |
| Vitae Society | Jefferson City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,500 |
| African Wildlife Fdtn | Washington, DC | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Soc | Kanob, UT | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Fire Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Kc | Kansas City, KS | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Kansas City Pet Project | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Towson, MD | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Fincl support of indian school | $2,000 |
| The Piarist Fathers Support | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support of religious/ charitable org | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Fincl support of public charity | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kansas City, MO | Fincl support of public charity | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | Merrifield, VA | Fincl support of diabetes research | $1,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Fincl support of public charity | $1,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Fincl support of public charity | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $859,500 | 73 |
| 2023 | $555,600 | 77 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349101619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1909746
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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