Sally Ann Firestone Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1330037 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$52,500
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $78,750.
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
37% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $831,715 |
| Crosslines Community Outreach | Kansas City, KS | Operations | $262,500 |
| Kansas City Academy | Kansas City, MO | Financial aid/operations | $262,500 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $201,250 |
| Restart | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $183,750 |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief of Global Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Operations | $118,125 |
| Craig Hospital | Englewood, CO | Operations | $105,000 |
| Inspiration Ministries - Walworth | Walworth, WI | Operations | $105,000 |
| Kansas City Pbs | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $105,000 |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | Evanston, IL | Operations | $78,750 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Operations | $78,750 |
| Saint Paul School of Theology | Leawood, KS | Operations | $78,750 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | Roseville, MI | Operations | $75,000 |
| Folly Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $72,500 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $70,000 |
| Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $60,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $52,500 |
| American Jazz Museum | Kansas City, MO | Financial aid/operations | $52,500 |
| Kc Shepherd's Center | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $52,500 |
| Kkfi Community Radio | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $52,500 |
| Mobility Worldwide Mo - Columbia | Columbia, MO | Operations | $52,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Detroit, MI | Operations | $52,500 |
| Umkc Foundationjazz Legacy | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $52,500 |
| Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church | Hermitage, MO | Operations | $45,000 |
| Christian Minstries in the National Parks | Greenwood Village, CO | Operations | $39,375 |
| Lazarus Ministries | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $39,375 |
| Mccurdy Ministries | Espanola, NM | Operations | $39,375 |
| Ability Kc | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $26,250 |
| Brain Injury Association of Mo | Topeka, KS | Operations | $26,250 |
| Shepherd's Centers of America | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $26,250 |
| Inclusion Connections | Olathe, KS | Operations | $25,000 |
| Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Centerlegacy Fund | Pittsburg, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Summit Future Foundation | Blue Springs, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Artists Helping the Homeless | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Save Inc | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Journey to New Life | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect | Independence, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Rediscover | Lees Summit, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole | North Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Empower Missouri | Jefferson City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (Airr) | Kansas City, KS | Operations | $20,000 |
| Welcome House | Westlake, OH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Area Youth Jazz | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Heartland Special Needs Foundation | Olathe, KS | Operations | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,572,965 | 45 |
| 2024 | $6,560,776 | 37 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1330037
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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