Private foundation · EIN 43-6406877 · Kansas City, Missouri

Harry Portman Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $234K total, median $13K. 75% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$234K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in MO
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Mercy HospitalKansas City, MOCharitable purposes$121K
Jewish FederationOverland Park, KSCharitable purposes$50K
Village ShalomOverland Park, KSCharitable purposes$20K
Linda Hall Library FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable purposes$15K
University Academy FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable purposes$10K
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative CareKansas City, MOCharitable purposes$7,500
Police Foundation of Kansas City Attn Cy RitterKansas City, MOCharitable purposes$5,000
Birthday ConnectionsKansas City, MOCharitable purposes$5,000

By state: Missouri 6 · Kansas 2

About this foundation

Harry Portman Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Harry Portman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Harry Portman Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $234K across 8 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Harry Portman Charitable Trust give?

Missouri (6 grants), Kansas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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