Private foundation · EIN 43-6203035 · Kansas City, Missouri

Oppenstein Brothers Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Missouri. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 125 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $15K. 76% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
125
$1.9M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MO
76%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$35M

How to apply

None specified Contact: Program Officer, 1000 Walnut Suite 1560, Kansas City, Mo, 8162341768 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 125 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas CityOverland Park, KSChesed fund$100K
Planned Parenthood Great PlainsOverland Park, KSUsed for program support at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for their organization$40K
Boys Club of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MOProject learn$30K
Cornerstones of CareKansas City, MOHome- and school-based therapies for children$30K
Harvesters-The Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOFeeding families initiative$30K
Kansas City Care Clinic Dba Kc Care Health CenterKansas City, MOOral health program capacity building$30K
Metropolitan Lutheran MinistryKansas City, MOSupported housing services$30K
Operation Breakthrough IncKansas City, MOSocial services program$30K
RediscoverLees Summit, MOBehavioral health urgent care center equipment needs$30K
The Childrens Place IncKansas City, MODay treatment$28K
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Kansas CityOverland Park, KSLinwood y general operations$28K
De LA Salle Education CenterKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$25K
Harry S Truman Library Institute for National & International AffairsKansas City, MOTru education$25K
Hope House IncLees Summit, MOChildrens services program$25K
Kansas City Friends of Alvin AileyKansas City, MOAileycamp$25K
Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas CityKansas City, MOSocial work youth program$22K
CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties IncOverland Park, KSChild advocacy program$20K
Child Protection Center IncKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
Childrens Center for the Visually ImpairedKansas City, MOTherapy and specialized services$20K
Community LincKansas City, MOElevated transitional housing$20K
Cristo Rey Kansas City High SchoolKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
United Inner City Services Dba EarlystartKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
United Inner City Services Dba EarlystartKansas City, MOSecurity needs$20K
Foster Adopt Connect IncIndependence, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
Guadalupe Center IncKansas City, MOGuadalupe centers after school and drop-in site$20K
Jackson County CASAKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
Journey to New Life IncKansas City, MOFood pantry buildout$20K
Kansas City SymphonyKansas City, MOYouth education and community engagement programs$20K
Kidstlc IncOlathe, KSParachute of hope fund$20K
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Dba MocsaKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault Dba MocsaKansas City, MOYouth-led sexual violence prevention$20K
Newhouse IncKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
Rose Brooks Center IncKansas City, MOEmergency shelter program$20K
Save IncKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20K
Sunflower HouseShawnee, KSChild abuse prevention education program$20K
Urban Produce PushKansas City, MOProduce to the people initiative$20K
Turner House Clinic Inc Dba Vibrant HealthKansas City, KSUncompensated care for patients$20K
Cultivate Kansas City IncKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$18K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City IncKansas City, MOFamily room program at children's mercy hospital$18K
Mattie Rhodes CenterKansas City, MOCommunity behavioral health$17K
Start at ZeroKansas City, MOFamily home visiting$17K
Donnelly CollegeKansas City, KSCollege counseling center program$16K
Amethyst Place IncKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$15K
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas IncOverland Park, KSFood programming$15K
Community Services League of Jackson CountyIndependence, MOBridges to career opportunities$15K
Cross-Lines Community Outreach IncKansas City, KSCross-lines community market$15K
Don Bosco Community CenterKansas City, MOSenior nutrition program$15K
El Centro IncKansas City, KSProject support$15K
The Family Conservancy Dba Futures FIRSTKansas City, KSUsed for program support at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for their organization$15K
Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri IncOverland Park, KSGirl scout staff-led programs$15K
Guadalupe Center IncKansas City, MOEmergency assistance for clients$15K
Hope Faith Ministries IncKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$15K
Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KSOlder adult services$15K
Kanbes MarketsKansas City, MOHealthy corner stores$15K
Kansas Children's Service League Healthy Families FundOverland Park, KSHealthy families kansas (johnson & wyandotte counties)$15K
Kansas City Ballet AssociationKansas City, MOReach out and dance (r.o.a.d.)$15K
Kansas City Chapter of Young Audiences IncKansas City, MOSchool and community programs$15K
Legal Aid of Western MissouriKansas City, MODomestic violence intervention program$15K
Levelup Kids IncKansas City, MOVision equipment & cabinetry$15K
Minddrive IncorporatedKansas City, MOStem educational program support$15K

By state: Missouri 95 · Kansas 30

About this foundation

Oppenstein Brothers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Oppenstein Brothers Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. None specified Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Oppenstein Brothers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 125 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Oppenstein Brothers Foundation give?

Missouri (95 grants), Kansas (30 grants), per its latest filing.

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