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The Danajames Charitable Foundation

Historical Funder

Overland Park, Kansas · EIN 43-1698498 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$127K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactMARY DANA BARTIMUS DIRECTOR
Address14904 CHADWICK ST, OVERLAND PARK KS 66224
Phone8165611400
Form and materialsALL GRANT REQUESTS TO THE DANAJAMES KIDS FOUNDATION SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND CONTACT PERSON 2. PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION 3. COPY OF MOST RECENT DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RECOGNIZING TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 4. AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE DANAJAMES KIDS FOUNDATION 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT-WHAT, WHERE, WHY, WHEN AND HOW 6. THE COMMUNITY NEED THIS PROJECT SERVES 7. ANTICIPATED BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT AND OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS 8. DATES WHEN THE FOUNDATION CAN EXPECT A PROGRESS REPORT PRIOR TO ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND A FINAL REPORT ONCE THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED 9. COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DeadlinesDEADLINES FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS ARE DECEMBER 2ND.
RestrictionsGRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES 1. APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING MUST BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. 2. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF ANY CANDIDATE. 3. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS TO FUND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS WHICH HAVE MEASURABLE RESULTS. 4. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS TO ALLOCATE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATION ONCE IN A CALENDAR YEAR UNLESS THERE ARE UNUSUAL FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. 5. THE FOUNDATION PREFERS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.

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.

  • Education2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Housing1
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

93% of grants went outside Kansas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchKansas City, MOGeneral operating$25,000
Umkc Law FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral operating$25,000
Kids and Cars IncBala Cynwyd, PAGeneral operating$10,000
The Children's PlaceKansas City, MOGeneral operating$10,000
Wayside WaifsKansas City, MOGeneral operating$10,000
The University of Kansas Health SystemLawrence, KSGeneral operating$10,000
Belton Educational FoundationBelton, MOGeneral operating$5,000
Find Food BankIndio, CAGeneral operating$5,000
HarvestersKansas City, MOGeneral operating$5,000
Lily's HouseAdrian, MOGeneral operating$5,000
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral operating$5,000
Welcome House IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating$5,000
Elmwood Cemetery SocietyKansas City, MOGeneral operating$2,500
Umkc FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral operating$2,500
International Academy of Trial Lawyers FoundationRoseville, MNGeneral operating$1,000
International Society of Barristers FoundationDurham, NCGeneral operating$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$127,00016
2023$87,50011

Sources

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