The Vivian and Hymie J Sosland Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 20-7457935 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$756K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
25% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Overland Park, KS | Jewish | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kc | Overland Park, MO | Jewish | $100,000 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $50,000 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | Overland Park, KS | Jewish | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Kosher Meals on Wheels | Overland Park, KS | Jewish | $25,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc | Parkville, MO | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Overland Park, KS | Jewish | $20,000 |
| Cristo Rey | Kansas City, MO | Education | $15,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Kansas City, MO | Jewish | $15,000 |
| Boys Grow | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Cabot Westside Clinic - Samuel U Rodgers | Kansas City, MO | Health | $10,000 |
| Cross Lines Community Outreach | Kansas City, KS | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, MO | Education | $10,000 |
| Flourish Furnishings | Grandview, MO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | New York, NY | Jewish | $10,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Miles of Smileslevelup Kids | Kansas City, MO | Health | $10,000 |
| Pawsperity Fka the Grooming Project | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Re-Start Inc | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Urban Rangers | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Village Shalom | Overland Park, KS | Jewish | $10,000 |
| Bright Futures | Kansas City, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Camps for Kids | Mission, KS | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Children's Ctr for the Visually Impaired | Kansas City, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Children's Place | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Cultivate Kc | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Dismas House | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| First Call | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Hope House | Lees Summit, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Journey to a New Life | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Girls Prep Academy | Kansas City, MO | Education | $5,000 |
| Kc Cares | Kansas City, MO | Health | $5,000 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Midwest Center for Holocaust Education | Leawood, KS | Jewish | $5,000 |
| Newhouse Inc | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Peace Counseling | Lee Summit, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Pharmacy of Grace | Kansas City, KS | Health | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Kansas City, MO | Health | $5,000 |
| Reconciliation Services | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Rediscover for Friendship House | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Safehome Inc | Overland Park, KS | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Seton Center | Kansas City, MO | Health | $5,000 |
| Sheffield Place | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Shepherd Center | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Start at Zero | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Univ of Kansas Health System - Turning Point | Leawood, KS | Health | $5,000 |
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Ctr | Lacygne, KS | Education | $5,000 |
| Women's Employment Network | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Hadassah Greater Kc Chapter | Leawood, KS | Jewish | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $756,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $681,000 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533109349101438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7457935
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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