This foundation concentrates philanthropic support in the Kansas City area, funding large, transformational gifts for capital campaigns, long-term endowments, and neighborhood redevelopment. Its grants favor civic and cultural institutions (agricultural exposition, opera), community development projects, and high-profile children's charities. The foundation tends to make a small number of sizable awards that create durable assets or sustained programs in the local community.
E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community makes unusually large local grants for Kansas City civic projects, neighborhood redevelopment, and permanent support for community institutions. Recent awards include $300,000 to the American Royal Association for a capital campaign and $200,000 to Dtc Community Development Inc for the 670 South Loop project, showing a preference for gifts that build lasting assets rather than short-term programs. The foundation also backs organizations serving children and families, veterans, and cultural audiences, including $150,000 to Make-a-wish Kansas and Missouri for wish in perpetuity and $125,000 to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City for support of charitable work. Its pattern suggests a small number of meaningful grants aimed at strengthening organizations that are visible in the Kansas City area and likely to have durable local impact. Named recipients in the recent grants list range from neighborhood and social-service groups to arts organizations and community foundations, but the core thread is consistent: capital support, endowment-like giving, and project funding tied to Kansas City institutions.
In community development, the foundation gave $200,000 to Dtc Community Development Inc for the 670 South Loop project, and $75,000 to Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for Synergy Forest Hill Village. Those awards point to an interest in neighborhood-scale redevelopment and place-based investment. In civic and cultural institutions, it provided $300,000 to the American Royal Association for a capital campaign and $125,000 to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City for support of charitable work. The arts pattern continued with $25,000 to Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc for its 60th anniversary season. The grant list also shows support for local safety-net and family-serving organizations, including $50,000 to Child Protection Center and $25,000 to Harvesters.
Typical grants cluster at meaningful mid-five-figure levels, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $22,500, and a p75 of $25,000. The recent record shows a mix of larger capital-style grants and many awards at $25,000 or $50,000, indicating a stepped pattern rather than many small gifts. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kids Tlc, St Michael's Veterans Center, and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, which suggests repeat support for some organizations. The foundation does not fund individuals and is not shown making program-related investments.
$865K
$10.1M
$1.8M
$1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $23K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$23K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants (four large awards totaling $775k) focused on capital and endowment-style gifts to a small number of local organizations rather than many small grants.
Notable grantees: American Royal Association, DTC Community Development, Inc., Make‑A‑Wish Kansas and Missouri, Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and centered on the Kansas City region. Of the grants listed, 82% go to recipients in Missouri, with additional awards in Kansas cities such as Olathe, Kansas City, KS, and Overland Park. Recent grants land in Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS; Olathe; Ballwin; and a smaller number outside the metro such as Greenwood Village, CO, and Bellevue, WA. All listed grants are to U.S. recipients.
The recent record shows support for civic institutions, neighborhood redevelopment, arts groups, and organizations serving children, families, and veterans. Examples include capital support for the American Royal Association, neighborhood funding through Dtc Community Development Inc, and grants to Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Make-a-wish Kansas and Missouri, and St Michael's Veterans Center.
Its grant sizes are usually in the mid-five-figure range. The provided distribution shows a 25th percentile of $10,000, a median of $22,500, and a 75th percentile of $25,000, with some larger exceptions for capital and project grants.
Yes. The recent grants list includes multiple organizations that appear across more than one year, including Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kids Tlc, St Michael's Veterans Center, and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. That points to ongoing support for some institutions rather than only one-time awards.
Giving is concentrated in Missouri, which accounts for 82% of grants in the data. The strongest local presence is in Kansas City, MO, with additional grants in Kansas City, KS, Olathe, and Overland Park.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ROYAL ASSOCIATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $300,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| DTC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $200,000 | 2025 | 670 SOUTH LOOP PROJECT |
| MAKE-A-WISH KANSAS AND MISSOURI | BALLWIN, MO | $150,000 | 2025 | WISH IN PERPETUITY |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $75,000 | 2025 | SYNERGY FOREST HILL VILLAGE |
| GUADALUPE CENTERS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | IN HONOR OF LISA LOPEZ |
| KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON |
| THE PHOENIX FAMILY HOUSING CORPORATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | 2024-2025 SEASON |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLE AMERICA I | KANSAS CITY, KS | $10,000 | 2025 | ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY |
| ST LUKES FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | HEARTLAND GALA 2024 |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $125,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FDN | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| MORNING GLORY MINISTRIES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| THANK YOU WALT DISNEY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| CHILD PROTECTION CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| KIDS TLC | OLATHE, KS | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| INCLUSION CONNECTIONS | OLATHE, KS | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| BETHEL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | KANSAS CITY, KS | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| ST MICHAEL'S VETERANS CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| THE VILLAGE INITIATIVE INC | KANSAS CITY, KS | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| PET RESOURCE CENTER OF KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| NEWHOUSE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| BRIGHT FUTURES FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| HARVESTERS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| YMCA OF GREATER KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| SLEEPYHEAD BEDS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| PAWSPERITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| ST LOUIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| LINDA HALL LIBRARY FDN | KANSAS CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| GIVING THE BASICS | KANSAS CITY, KS | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| THE GIVING GROVE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| HISTORIC BOONVILLE | BOONVILLE, MO | $500 | 2024 | MISSOURI RIVER FESTIVAL OF |
| KIDS TLC | OLATHE, KS | $50,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| ST MICHAEL'S VETERANS CENTER ATTN SUSAN ENGEL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2023 | SERVICES TO VETERANS |
| CHOSEN AND DEARLY LOVED FOUNDATION | BELLEVUE, WA | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| AVILA UNIVERSITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| OVERLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| KANBE'S MARKETS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| PHOENIX FAMILY HOUSING | KANSAS CITY, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $20,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| SHEFFIELD PLACE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $20,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
| JACKSON COUNTY CASA | KANSAS CITY, MO | $20,000 | 2023 | A SPACE TO THRIVE |
| LAZARUS MINISTRIES OF GRAND AVE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE |
DTC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
$200,000670 SOUTH LOOP PROJECT
MAKE-A-WISH KANSAS AND MISSOURI
$150,000WISH IN PERPETUITY
60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KS
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
MORNING GLORY MINISTRIES
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
THANK YOU WALT DISNEY
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
KIDS TLC
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
BETHEL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
ST MICHAEL'S VETERANS CENTER
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
THE SALVATION ARMY
$10,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
SLEEPYHEAD BEDS
$10,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
ST LOUIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
$10,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
THE GIVING GROVE
$5,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
HISTORIC BOONVILLE
$500MISSOURI RIVER FESTIVAL OF
KIDS TLC
$50,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
ST MICHAEL'S VETERANS CENTER ATTN SUSAN ENGEL
$50,000SERVICES TO VETERANS
CHOSEN AND DEARLY LOVED FOUNDATION
$25,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
OVERLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$25,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$20,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
LAZARUS MINISTRIES OF GRAND AVE
$15,000SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE