Private foundation · EIN 43-6805204 · Prairie Vlg, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $208K total, median $2,925. 25% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$208K
Median grant
$2,925
Stays in KS
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gorlin SyndromAustin, TXCharitable$123K
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas CityOverland Park, KSCharitable$27K
Naples Central Hospital Diplomat ProgramNaples, FLCharitable$7,500
Boy Scouts of America Heart of America CouncilKansas City, MOCharitable$7,000
Kansas City Hospice FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable$5,000
RuckusrootsLos Angeles, CACharitable$5,000
Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Saint Louis Children's HospitalSt Louis, MOCharitable$5,000
Compassion & ChoicesLittleton, COCharitable$5,000
Temple IsraelOverland Park, KSCharitable$3,100
Temple Shalom NaplesNaples, FLCharitable$2,750
Kansas City BalletKansas City, MOCharitable$2,500
Kansas City Starlight TheatreKansas City, MOCharitable$2,000
Hnc Living FoundationOverland Park, KSCharitable$2,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation IncNew York, NYCharitable$1,500
Kansas City Art InstituteKansas City, MOCharitable$1,200
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas CityOverland Park, KSCharitable$1,000
Baker Senior Center NaplesNaples, FLCharitable$1,000
Boy Scout Troop 61Overland Park, KSCharitable$500
Kol Ami (kc)Kansas City, MOCharitable$500

By state: Texas 1 · Kansas 5 · Missouri 7 · Florida 3 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Prairie Vlg, Kansas, administered in care of Friend & Assoc LLC, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $208K across 20 grants, a median of $2,925.

Where does Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), Kansas (5 grants), Missouri (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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