The Smoliar Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-6732917 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$33K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$820K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $7,000 |
| Linda Hall Library Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Public Library | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $3,000 |
| Johnson Cnty Public Library | Shawnee Mission, KS | To support fund activities. | $2,000 |
| Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $2,000 |
| Mid-Continent Public Library | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $2,000 |
| Summerfest Concerts | Milwaukee, WI | To support fund activities. | $2,000 |
| UC Berkeley Gift Services | Berkeley, CA | To support fund activities. | $2,000 |
| Assn of Women in Science | Washington, DC | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Detroit, MI | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Conservatory | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Kansas Public Radio | Lawrence, KS | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Kcpt Public Television | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Kcur | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $1,000 |
| Kc Classical 919 | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities. | $500 |
| Kdfc Radio | San Francisco, CA | To support fund activities. | $500 |
| Westport Center for the Arts | Kansas City, MO | To support fund activities | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,250 | 18 |
| 2023 | $38,750 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620719349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6732917
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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