R a Long Foundation 600 Plaza West Bldg
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 44-6014081 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$466K
Organizations funded104
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES H BERNARD JR |
|---|---|
| Address | RA LONG FOUNDATION 600 PLAZA WEST, BLDG 4600 MADISON AVE, KANSAS CITY MO 64112 |
| Phone | 8164104600 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING. SEE ATTACHED GUIDELINES. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 15 FOR JUNE MEETING. SEPTEMBER 15 FOR DECEMBER MEETING. |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENT. |
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
23% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National World War I Museum | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $35,000 |
| Independence Boulevard Christian Church | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $13,750 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $12,500 |
| Level Up | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $12,500 |
| Kansas City Kansas Comm College Fund | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| Mcc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| Olathe Public Schools Foundation | Olathe, KS | Organizations purpose | $10,000 |
| Camp for Kids | Mission, KS | Organizations purpose | $6,500 |
| Children's Center for the Visually Impaired | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $6,500 |
| Community Services League | Independence, MO | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Kc | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Newhouse | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $6,000 |
| Sunflower House | Shawnee, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,500 |
| 2020 Leadership | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Debate Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Drumm Farm Center | Independence, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Giving the Basics | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Grandview Park Presbyterian Church | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Green Works in Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Hillcrest Transitional Housing | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Metro Luthern Ministry | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Northeast Community Center | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Great Plains | Overland Park, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Kck | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Saint Luke's Foundation - the Children's Spot | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| School of Economics | Blue Springs, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Wildwood Education Center | LA Cygne, KS | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| William Jewell College | Liberty, MO | Organizations purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Linc | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Cristo Rey | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| First Tee of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Girls Scouts of Ne Kansas & Nw Missouri | Overland Park, KS | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Longview Farm Elementary School | Lees Summit, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Restart Inc | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Folly Theater | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Hope House | Lees Summit, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Kansas City Blind All Star Foundation | Kansas City, KS | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Kansas City Young Audiences | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Powell Gardens | Kingsville, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Safehome | Overland Park, KS | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Seton Center | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| The Whole Person | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| University Health Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas | Overland Park, KS | Organizations purpose | $3,500 |
| Family Conservancy | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $3,500 |
| Front Porch Alliance | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $3,500 |
| Gilda's Club Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $3,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Kansas City | Liberty, MO | Organizations purpose | $3,500 |
| Research Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Organizations purpose | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 104 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $466,500 | 104 |
| 2024 | $446,932 | 106 |
| 2023 | $433,000 | 103 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6014081
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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