Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-6203035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded125
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$46.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PROGRAM OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 WALNUT SUITE 1560, KANSAS CITY MO 641061809 |
| Phone | 8162341768 |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE UNITED STATES. |
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
24% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Chesed fund | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Overland Park, KS | Used for program support at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for their organization | $40,000 |
| Boys Club of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Project learn | $30,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Kansas City, MO | Home- and school-based therapies for children | $30,000 |
| Harvesters-The Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Feeding families initiative | $30,000 |
| Kansas City Care Clinic Dba Kc Care Health Center | Kansas City, MO | Oral health program capacity building | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry | Kansas City, MO | Supported housing services | $30,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Kansas City, MO | Social services program | $30,000 |
| Rediscover | Lees Summit, MO | Behavioral health urgent care center equipment needs | $30,000 |
| The Childrens Place Inc | Kansas City, MO | Day treatment | $27,500 |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Linwood y general operations | $27,500 |
| De LA Salle Education Center | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute for National & International Affairs | Kansas City, MO | Tru education | $25,000 |
| Hope House Inc | Lees Summit, MO | Childrens services program | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey | Kansas City, MO | Aileycamp | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Social work youth program | $22,000 |
| Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Inc | Overland Park, KS | Child advocacy program | $20,000 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Childrens Center for the Visually Impaired | Kansas City, MO | Therapy and specialized services | $20,000 |
| Community Linc | Kansas City, MO | Elevated transitional housing | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City High School | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| United Inner City Services Dba Earlystart | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| United Inner City Services Dba Earlystart | Kansas City, MO | Security needs | $20,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Inc | Independence, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Guadalupe centers after school and drop-in site | $20,000 |
| Jackson County Casa | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Journey to New Life Inc | Kansas City, MO | Food pantry buildout | $20,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | Youth education and community engagement programs | $20,000 |
| Kidstlc Inc | Olathe, KS | Parachute of hope fund | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Dba Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Dba Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | Youth-Led sexual violence prevention | $20,000 |
| Newhouse Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Emergency shelter program | $20,000 |
| Save Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Sunflower House | Shawnee, KS | Child abuse prevention education program | $20,000 |
| Urban Produce Push | Kansas City, MO | Produce to the people initiative | $20,000 |
| Turner House Clinic Inc Dba Vibrant Health | Kansas City, KS | Uncompensated care for patients | $20,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $18,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | Family room program at children's mercy hospital | $17,500 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | Community behavioral health | $17,000 |
| Start at Zero | Kansas City, MO | Family home visiting | $17,000 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | College counseling center program | $16,000 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc | Overland Park, KS | Food programming | $15,000 |
| Community Services League of Jackson County | Independence, MO | Bridges to career opportunities | $15,000 |
| Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc | Kansas City, KS | Cross-Lines community market | $15,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | Kansas City, MO | Senior nutrition program | $15,000 |
| El Centro Inc | Kansas City, KS | Project support | $15,000 |
| The Family Conservancy Dba Futures First | Kansas City, KS | Used for program support at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for their organization | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Inc | Overland Park, KS | Girl scout staff-led programs | $15,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Emergency assistance for clients | $15,000 |
| Hope Faith Ministries Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Overland Park, KS | Older adult services | $15,000 |
| Kanbes Markets | Kansas City, MO | Healthy corner stores | $15,000 |
| Kansas Children's Service League Healthy Families Fund | Overland Park, KS | Healthy families kansas (johnson & wyandotte counties) | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet Association | Kansas City, MO | Reach out and dance (r.o.a.d.) | $15,000 |
| Kansas City Chapter of Young Audiences Inc | Kansas City, MO | School and community programs | $15,000 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | Kansas City, MO | Domestic violence intervention program | $15,000 |
| Levelup Kids Inc | Kansas City, MO | Vision equipment & cabinetry | $15,000 |
| Minddrive Incorporated | Kansas City, MO | STEM educational program support | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 125 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Chesed fund | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Overland Park, KS | Used for program support at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for their organization | $80,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Emergency assistance for clients | $75,000 |
| The Childrens Place Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $55,000 |
| Hope House Inc | Lees Summit, MO | Childrens services program | $50,000 |
| Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Inc | Overland Park, KS | Child advocacy program | $40,000 |
| United Inner City Services Dba Earlystart | Kansas City, MO | Security needs | $40,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | Youth education and community engagement programs | $40,000 |
| Newhouse Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $40,000 |
| Save Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $40,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $36,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | Family room program at children's mercy hospital | $35,000 |
| Start at Zero | Kansas City, MO | Family home visiting | $34,000 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | College counseling center program | $32,000 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $30,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Kansas City, MO | Home- and school-based therapies for children | $30,000 |
| Harvesters-The Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Feeding families initiative | $30,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet Association | Kansas City, MO | Reach out and dance (r.o.a.d.) | $30,000 |
| First Call Alcohol Drug Prevention & Recovery | Kansas City, MO | Recovery support navigation | $25,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute for National & International Affairs | Kansas City, MO | Tru education | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens Inc | Kansas City, MO | Individual and family gardens program | $25,000 |
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc | Lacygne, KS | Getting kc kids to camp | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Social work youth program | $22,000 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Childrens Center for the Visually Impaired | Kansas City, MO | Therapy and specialized services | $20,000 |
| Coterie Inc Dba Coterie Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| El Centro Inc | Kansas City, KS | Academy for children program | $20,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Inc | Independence, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Harriman-Jewell Series | Liberty, MO | Season education events | $20,000 |
| Jackson County Casa | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Kansas City Care Clinic Dba Kc Care Health Center | Kansas City, MO | Oral health program capacity building | $20,000 |
| Levelup Kids Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Dba Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Liberty Memorial Association Dba National World War I Museum and Memorial | Kansas City, MO | In-Person field trips for kc metro title 1 schools | $20,000 |
| Sunflower House | Shawnee, KS | Child abuse prevention education program | $20,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | Community behavioral health | $17,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Kansas City Inc | Liberty, MO | Safe at home | $17,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc | Overland Park, KS | Food programming | $15,000 |
| Cross-Lines Community Outreach Inc | Kansas City, KS | Cross-Lines community market | $15,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | Kansas City, MO | Senior nutrition program | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Inc | Overland Park, KS | Girl scout staff-led programs | $15,000 |
| Hope Faith Ministries Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Overland Park, KS | Older adult services | $15,000 |
| Kanbes Markets | Kansas City, MO | Healthy corner stores | $15,000 |
| Kansas Children's Service League Healthy Families Fund | Overland Park, KS | Healthy families kansas (johnson & wyandotte counties) | $15,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | Mental health services for homeless mothers & children | $15,000 |
| Shepherds Center of Kansas City Kansas Inc | Kansas City, KS | Minor home repair program for seniors | $15,000 |
| Mo Kan 20-20 Vision Inc Dba Youth Lead Kc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $15,000 |
| Womens Employment Network | Kansas City, MO | Wens signature programming and services | $15,000 |
| Youth Ambassadors Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $13,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America Council | Kansas City, MO | Scoutreach | $12,500 |
| Shepherds Center of Kansas City Central | Kansas City, MO | Integrated continuum of care of older adults | $12,500 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Association Dba Capacares | Independence, MO | Family support services program | $10,000 |
| Flourish Furnishings Dba Flourish Furniture Bank | Grandview, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10,000 |
| Gan Chabad Torah Center Inc Dba Anna and Max Zalcman Torah Learning Center | Overland Park, KS | Kc kosher meals on wheels | $10,000 |
| Growing Futures Early Education Center Inc | Overland Park, KS | Onsite early education | $10,000 |
| Rediscover | Lees Summit, MO | Behavioral health urgent care clinic program (bhucc) | $10,000 |
| The Sewing Labs | Kansas City, MO | The sewing salon training program | $10,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc | Parkville, MO | Street outreach services for children and youth (sos) | $10,000 |
| Health Partnership Clinic Inc | Olathe, KS | Dental outreach services | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,902,500 | 192 |
| 2024 | $1,729,500 | 158 |
| 2023 | $1,713,000 | 166 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622049349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6203035
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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