The Victor E Speas Foundation concentrates its giving on health-care infrastructure and institution-strengthening, with large capital and program grants to hospitals, community clinics, and senior-living organizations. Grants are sizable and targeted—supporting facility projects (e.g., a roof/EMS upgrade), clinical services (radiology), and an endowed medical chair—indicating a preference for tangible, capacity-building investments in health and elder care.
The Victor E Speas Foundation’s recent giving is shaped by capital and institution-building grants in Kansas City-area health and human-service organizations. The largest grants in the record include $250,000 commitments to Children’s Mercy Hospital for a Speas endowed chair and to John Knox Village Foundation for an EMS-focused roof and capital campaign, showing a preference for tangible projects that change what an institution can deliver. The foundation also backs clinical expansion at community providers and hospitals, including Swope Health Services for a radiology clinic, North Kansas City Hospital for interventional radiology, and Samuel U Rodgers Health Center for a pediatric wing capital project. That mix points to a funder that supports both advanced medical infrastructure and community-based access points. Beyond health care, it has funded supportive housing, behavioral health, and family services in the Kansas City region. Several grants also support universities and training centers, including nursing equipment, bioethics, and population-health work, reinforcing a pattern of strengthening systems, not just underwriting short-term services.
Health infrastructure is a central theme. In 2025, the foundation gave $150,000 to North Kansas City Hospital for interventional radiology and $125,000 to Samuel U Rodgers Health Center for a pediatric wing capital project. It also supported Swope Health Services with $250,000 for a radiology clinic and gave $125,000 to Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences for its KCU Center for Population work. The foundation also funds housing and family stability. Synergy Services Inc received $150,000 in 2025 for supportive housing in the region, while Sheffield Place received $100,000 for empowering more families at its program site. Behavioral health appears as well, with Rediscover Kansas City receiving $100,000 for behavioral health urgent services. Education and training are part of the picture too: Park University received grants for nursing equipment and equipment enhancements across multiple years.
Typical grant sizes sit in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $30,000, median of $44,000, and p75 of $72,135. The recent record includes repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, such as Center for Practical Bioethics Inc, Park University, United We, Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, and Rediscover Kansas City, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off gifts. The foundation is not a donor-advised fund and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grants shown are mostly project, capital, equipment, and unrestricted operating awards tied to specific institutional needs.
$2.1M
$30.7M
$2.8M
$2.6M
Most grants fall between $30K and $72K, with a median of $44K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$44K
75th Percentile
$72K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in MO.
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants (few large awards) focused on institutional capacity and capital; some repeat funding to the same organizations rather than many small grants.
Notable grantees: John Knox Village Foundation, Children's Mercy Hospital, Swope Health Services
Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in Missouri. Kansas City appears repeatedly across the recent record, including grants to Children's Mercy Hospital, Swope Health Services, Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, Ability KC, Kanbe's Markets, and The Children's Place. Lees Summit, Parkville, and North Kansas City also appear as recipient locations, alongside Liberty and Harzfeld. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 102 grants to U.S. organizations.
The recent grants point to hospitals, community health centers, senior-living organizations, universities, and human-service groups. Examples include Children's Mercy Hospital, John Knox Village Foundation, Swope Health Services, North Kansas City Hospital, Synergy Services Inc, and Park University.
The grant-size profile is centered in the mid-five figures: p25 is $30,000, median is $44,000, and p75 is $72,135. Recent awards also include larger capital grants of $250,000 and $150,000.
Yes. Multiple organizations appear in more than one year, including Center for Practical Bioethics Inc, Park University, United We, Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, and Rediscover Kansas City. That pattern suggests recurring relationships.
Health care and institution-strengthening are the clearest themes, especially radiology, pediatric care, EMS, and capital projects. The record also includes supportive housing, behavioral health, food access, women’s economic opportunity, and family services.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVELUP KIDS INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $150,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL | N KANSAS CITY, MO | $150,000 | 2026 | INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY |
| SAMUEL U RODGERS HEALTH CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $125,000 | 2026 | PEDIATRIC WING CAPITAL |
| KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY | KANSAS CITY, KS | $125,000 | 2026 | CENTER FOR POPULATION |
| ABILITY KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $125,000 | 2026 | COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL |
| REDISCOVER KANSAS CITY | LEES SUMMIT, MO | $100,000 | 2026 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT |
| CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS INC | HARZFELD, MO | $90,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| UNITED WE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $80,000 | 2026 | WOMEN'S ECONOMIC |
| SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $55,000 | 2026 | COLLABORATIVE MEDICAL |
| KANBE'S MARKETS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CLEVELAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $50,000 | 2026 | IMAGING FOR COMMUNITY |
| NORTHLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE CHILDREN'S PLACE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | IMPROVED OUTCOMES THROUGH |
| NEWHOUSE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | NEWHOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| SYNERGY SERVICES INC | PARKVILLE, MO | $45,000 | 2026 | TEENS AND TOTS HEALTH |
| GUADALUPE CENTER INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $45,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD |
| CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED | KANSAS CITY, MO | $45,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PALS UNIVERSITY DAY |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | NEIGHBORHOOD |
| HOPE HOUSE INC | LEES SUMMIT, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| DEVELOPING POTENTIAL INC | LEES SUMMIT, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPORT |
| RESTART INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EMPOWERMENT |
| SHEFFIELD PLACE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR |
| AD HOC GROUP AGAINST CRIME | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: ADHOC |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - GREATER KC CHAPTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $40,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| KANSAS CITY AUTISM TRAINING CENTER INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $35,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $35,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| AMETHYST PLACE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $35,000 | 2026 | HOUSING, FAMILY |
| HEALING HOUSE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | 2025 STRATEGIC PLANNING: |
| DON BOSCO COMMUNITY CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $30,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CAPA - CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION ASSN | INDEPENDENCE, MO | $25,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| LIFE UNLIMITED INC | LIBERTY, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | ADVANCED MANDATORY MENTAL |
| WESTSIDE HOUSING ORGANIZATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| PROSPECT KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| PIECES PEACES RECOVERY RESIDENCES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| LAZARUS MINISTRIES KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| PHOENIX FAMILY HOUSING CORPORATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2026 | HELP INSTILL THE KEY TO |
| GATEWAY TO HOPE | ST LOUIS, MO | $15,000 | 2026 | BREAST HEALTH SCREENING |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SYSTEMS OF CARE INITIATIVE | TECUMSEH, KS | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD |
| FLOURISH FURNISHINGS | GRANDVIEW, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SPAY & NEUTER KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES |
| BURNS RECOVERED SUPPORT GROUP | ST LOUIS, MO | $6,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT MIDWEST CHILDREN'S |
| JOHN KNOX VILLAGE FOUNDATION | LEES SUMMIT, MO | $250,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: RAISE A |
| NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL | N KANSAS CITY, MO | $150,000 | 2025 | INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY |
| SYNERGY SERVICES INC | PARKVILLE, MO | $150,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN |
| SAMUEL U RODGERS HEALTH CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | $125,000 | 2025 | PEDIATRIC WING CAPITAL |
| ABILITY KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $125,000 | 2025 | COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL |
| KC UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & BIOSCIENCES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $125,000 | 2025 | KCU CENTER FOR POPULATION |
NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
$150,000INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
REDISCOVER KANSAS CITY
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT
CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS INC
$90,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CLEVELAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$50,000IMAGING FOR COMMUNITY
CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
$45,000SUPPORT PALS UNIVERSITY DAY
DEVELOPING POTENTIAL INC
$40,000HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN RED CROSS - GREATER KC CHAPTER
$40,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES KC
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
HEALING HOUSE
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CAPA - CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION ASSN
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
PROSPECT KC
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
PIECES PEACES RECOVERY RESIDENCES
$15,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
LAZARUS MINISTRIES KC
$15,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SYSTEMS OF CARE INITIATIVE
$10,000SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD
FLOURISH FURNISHINGS
$10,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE FOUNDATION
$250,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: RAISE A
NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
$150,000INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
KC UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & BIOSCIENCES
$125,000KCU CENTER FOR POPULATION