The Debruce Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1484142 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$225K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umkc | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | Boca Grande, FL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureauajc | Fairway, KS | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Show-Me Institute | Saint Louis, MO | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Umkc Henry Bloch School of Management | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Umkc Trustees | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Ku Endowment Association | Lawrence, KS | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Jazzoo - Kansas City Zoo | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mocsa | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | Monteret, CA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Jewell Ball | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Gicia | Boca Grande, FL | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Umkc Starr Whof | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Awesome Ambitions | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| National Wwi Museum & Memorial | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| University Academy Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet Guild | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halo | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $600,000 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| National Wwi Museum & Memorial | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Park University International Center for Music | Parkville, MO | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Police Foundation of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Umkc - Digital Sandbox | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | Boca Grande, FL | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Umkc Kc Source Link | Kansas City, MO | General charitable purposes | $37,500 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $283,911 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101652
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1484142
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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