The Torosian Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 36-6086377 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$117K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$628K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $408 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
62% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of America Shakespeare | Kansas City, MO | Arts | $11,702 |
| Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $8,707 |
| Bay Head Yacht Club Foundation | Bay Head, NJ | Community | $8,152 |
| Jewel Ball | Kansas City, MO | Arts | $6,273 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Kansas City, MO | Religious | $4,662 |
| Southwest Shakespeare Co | Mesa, AZ | Arts | $4,200 |
| Phoenix Symphony | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $3,900 |
| Ability KC | Kansas City, MO | Health | $3,500 |
| Valley Youth Theatre | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $3,035 |
| WWI Museum | Kansas City, MO | Historic Preservation | $3,000 |
| Alwun House | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $2,750 |
| BMA Memorial Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Community | $2,700 |
| Child's Play Inc | Redmond, WA | Social Services | $2,535 |
| First Call | Kansas City, MO | Health | $2,500 |
| Pembroke Hill School | Kansas City, MO | Education | $2,147 |
| Treasure House Phoenix | Glendale, AZ | Assist the Disabled | $2,145 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Animal CrueltyPrevention | $2,000 |
| City in Motion Dance Theatre | Kanss City, MO | Arts | $2,000 |
| Hall of Flame Fire Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Historic Preservation | $2,000 |
| One Step Beyond AZ | Peoria, AZ | Education for Disabled | $2,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $1,950 |
| Theatre Works | Peoria, AZ | Arts | $1,745 |
| Nelson Atkins Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Arts | $1,675 |
| Spotlight Youth Theatre | Glendale, AZ | Arts | $1,610 |
| Eighty-Seven & Running | Rocky River, OH | Community | $1,589 |
| 15 and The Mahomies | Las Vegas, NV | Community | $1,571 |
| Act One | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $1,570 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NJ | Education | $1,548 |
| Visitation School | Kansas City, MO | Education | $1,524 |
| JReid Indeed Foundation | Ocean, NJ | Education | $1,500 |
| National Kidney Foundation of AZ | Tempe, AZ | Health & Wellness | $1,175 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $1,030 |
| Lorraine's House | Mission, KS | Addication Recovery | $1,000 |
| Nick Lowery Youth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Community | $1,000 |
| Shawnee Mission East Debate | Prairie Village, KS | Education | $1,000 |
| The Living Room | Kansas City, MO | Arts | $1,000 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Kansas City, MO | Addiction Recovery | $960 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Kansas City, MO | Educational Services | $950 |
| Phoenix Center for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $919 |
| Faith United Methodist Church | Phoenix, AZ | Religious | $800 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | Health | $680 |
| Shawnee Mission East Track and Field | Prairie Village, KS | Education | $645 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Kansas City, MO | Education | $600 |
| All Saints Church | Bay Head, NJ | Religious | $550 |
| Greater Newark Conservancy | Newark, NJ | Environmental | $515 |
| Nature Conservancy | St Louis, MO | Environmental | $515 |
| Genesis City | Phoenix, AZ | Social Services | $511 |
| Olathe School Foundation | Olathe, KS | Education | $494 |
| Phoenix Community Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | Community | $475 |
| The Rabbit Hole | N Kansas City, MO | Arts | $454 |
| Westport DAR | Leawood, KS | Historic Preservation | $426 |
| Girls on the Run | Kansas City, MO | Youth Programs | $408 |
| Bay Head Fire Co No 1 | Bay Head, NJ | Community | $403 |
| Bay Head Improvement Assoc | Bay Head, NJ | Community | $372 |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 84 | Kansas City, MO | Youth Progams | $366 |
| KC Actors Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Arts | $350 |
| Kansas City Zoo | Kansas City, MO | Animal Preservation | $336 |
| Westport Garden Guild | Leawood, KS | Community | $330 |
| Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $300 |
| Children's Center for Visually Impaired | Kansas City, MO | Health & Wellness | $262 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,650 | 69 |
| 2023 | $123,122 | 66 |
| 2022 | $107,086 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6086377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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