The Sherman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMission Woods, Kansas · EIN 20-5667031 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded116
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$62.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolsmart Kc | Kansas City, MO | To support wide-based efforts to improve area schools. | $508,143 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | To support education at an accredited school. | $450,408 |
| Rockhurst High School | Kansas City, MO | To further education at an accredited school. | $351,012 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To support urban education. | $275,494 |
| The Rabbit Hole | North Kansas City, MO | To support children's literature. | $250,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | To support early childhood education. | $185,892 |
| Teach for America | Kansas City, MO | To support education programs and promote teacher training. | $150,000 |
| National World War I Museum and Memorial | Kansas City, MO | To support educational programs for youth. | $120,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Kansas City, MO | To support educational programs at a non-traditional accredited school. | $100,595 |
| Welcome House Inc | Kansas City, MO | Provide residential and recovery services for men. | $100,594 |
| Earlystart | Kansas City, MO | To support early childhood education. | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | To support their outreach to underserved members of our community. | $100,000 |
| Tntp Opportunity Accelerator | Kansas City, MO | To support the development of educational leaders. | $100,000 |
| The Educator Academy | Kansas City, MO | To support education programs and promote teacher training. | $90,372 |
| Teachers Like Me | Lees Summit, MO | To provide housing support for early serving black teachers. | $90,000 |
| Gkccf - Hispanic Development Fund | Kansas City, MO | To provide need-based post-secondary scholarships. | $81,000 |
| Harmony Project Kc Necc | Kansas City, MO | To support educational development of underserved students using music as a catalyst. | $80,526 |
| Amethyst Place | Kansas City, MA | To support a housing program for women and children recovering from substance abuse and/or trauma. | $80,000 |
| Reconciliation Services | Kansas City, MO | To support economic and educational programs through community initiatives. | $75,570 |
| Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center | Kansas City, MO | To support early childhood education. | $75,000 |
| The Family Conservancy | Kansas City, KS | To support education programs. | $75,000 |
| Great Jobs Kc | Kansas City, MO | To provide financial assistance and support for college and career training. | $70,000 |
| Notre Dame de Sion | Kansas City, MO | To further education at an accredited school. | $69,000 |
| Bishop Miege Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | To further education at an accredited school. | $50,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School | Kansas City, KS | To further education at an accredited school. | $50,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Kansas City, MO | To provide community support. | $50,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | To support the growth of community interest in orchestral music. | $50,000 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | To support expansion of educational opportunities for students. | $50,000 |
| Palestine Village Community Development Center | Kansas City, MO | To support senior housing development for the underserved. | $50,000 |
| Prep Kc | Kansas City, MO | To support education programs. | $50,000 |
| United Way | Kansas City, MO | To support community organizations. | $50,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Kansas City, MO | To support efforts to prevent, identify and treat child abuse. | $49,524 |
| Center for Developmentally Disabled | Kansas City, MO | Provides residential care to adults with developmental disabilities. | $48,000 |
| Accelerated Schools of Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | To support a non-traditional, accredited school. | $40,000 |
| Fire Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To assist students with special needs in catholic schools. | $40,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute | Indepence, MO | To support expansion of community outreach. | $40,000 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | To support teacher preparation and training. | $39,438 |
| Show Me Kc Schools | Kansas City, MO | To inform parents and students about school choices. | $37,500 |
| Gkccf - Hispanic Development Fund | Kansas City, MO | To improve educator retention at accredited schools. | $35,000 |
| Pre-K Cooperative | Kansas City, MO | To support early childhood education programming. | $35,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | To support children's education during hospitalization. | $34,800 |
| Ellis Foundation | Fort Scott, KS | To provide financial support for collegiates. | $32,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Kansas City, MO | To support programs for youth. | $30,000 |
| Turn the Page Kc | Kansas City, MO | To support education programs. | $30,000 |
| High Aspirations | Kansas City, MO | To support mentoring of african american boys. | $27,500 |
| Youth Ambassadors Inc | Kansas City, MO | To support educational and employment programs for underserved youth. | $27,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | To support programs for youth. | $25,000 |
| Front Porch Alliance | Kansas City, MO | To support early childhood education for the underserved. | $25,000 |
| Ms Society Kc Bike Ride | Leawood, KS | Support national ms society through annual bike ride. | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Unity Catholic School | Kansas City, KS | To support faith-centered education at an accredited school. | $25,000 |
| Start at Zero | Kansas City, MO | To support youth education programs. | $25,000 |
| Avenue of Life | Kansas City, KS | To support urban families to reduce the drop out rate. | $23,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To support faith based education. | $23,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To further post secondary education at an accredited university. | $22,500 |
| Phoenix Family Hike | Kansas City, MO | To support education programs. | $22,500 |
| Elevate Metro Kc | Overland Park, KS | To support youth programs. | $22,000 |
| Starlight Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Connecting the community through live arts experiences. | $20,156 |
| Aligned | Shawnee Mission, KS | To support broad-based educational improvements in mo and ks. | $20,000 |
| Down Syndrome Innovations | Mission, KS | To support services for those with down syndrome. | $20,000 |
| First Call | Kansas City, MO | To support alcohol and drug use prevention. | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 116 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolsmart Kc | Kansas City, MO | To support wide-based efforts to improve area schools. | $2,379,939 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To support urban education. | $999,406 |
| Rockhurst High School | Kansas City, MO | To further education at an accredited school. | $895,921 |
| Harmony Project Kc Necc | Kansas City, MO | To support educational development of underserved students using music as a catalyst. | $319,475 |
| National World War I Museum and Memorial | Kansas City, MO | To support educational programs for youth. | $300,000 |
| Bishop Miege High School | Shawnee Mission, KS | To further education at an accredited school. | $200,000 |
| Greenlight Fund | Kansas City, MO | To support community organizations. | $200,000 |
| Welcome House | Kansas City, MO | To provide residential and recovery services for men. | $199,405 |
| Amethyst Place | Kansas City, MO | To support a housing program for women and children recovering from substance abuse and/or trauma. | $160,000 |
| Palestine Village Community Development Center | Kansas City, MO | To support senior housing development for the underserved. | $150,000 |
| Tntp Opportunity Accelerator | Kansas City, MO | To support the development of educational leaders. | $100,000 |
| Gkccf - Hispanic Development Fund | Kansas City, MO | Engaging the latino community in philanthropy to build stronger communities | $88,250 |
| Center for Developmentally Disabled | Kansas City, MO | Provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities | $47,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,494,474 | 129 |
| 2023 | $5,267,845 | 133 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102381
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5667031
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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