Short Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 81-0874804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$147K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $50,000 |
| The Summit Church | Lees Summit, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $36,000 |
| Englewood Arts | Independence, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $25,000 |
| Kauffman Center for Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $15,000 |
| Compass Elementary | Kansas City, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $10,000 |
| Answering the Call | Roanoke, VA | Program funding for organization activities | $2,750 |
| Gift of Life | Overland Park, KS | Program funding for organization activities | $2,500 |
| Lee's Summit Parks & Rec | Lees Summit, MO | Program funding for organization activitiies | $1,500 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Leawood, KS | Program funding for organization activities | $1,500 |
| Kyles Gift | Lees Summit, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $1,000 |
| Youth Ambassadors | Kansas City, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $1,000 |
| Lee's Summit North | Lees Summit, MO | Program funding for organization activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $192,042 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101894
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0874804
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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