Private foundation · Kansas City, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,000 to $4,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $4,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 187 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $12.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.2M | $5,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $10.1M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Julia I Kauffman · Kansas city · (816) 932-1219
- What to send
- Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
- Limits
- Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Alexandra E MooreDirector
- Amy ClarkCoo
- Cara Z NewellDirector
- David LadyCio/director
- George P JandlDirector
- Julia Irene KauffmanChairman/ceo
- Julia Power WeldDirector
- Lauren Mm LapointeDirector
- Peter W BrownDirector
- Sharon BlickensderferCfo/treasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Matching gift (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association - TN Chapter | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $4,000 |
| Nashville Steam Preservation Society Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Matching gift | $1,000 |
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