How to apply
Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the foundation trustees. If the inquiry meets the eligibility requirements, the foundation director will contact the organization to gather additional information. Contact: Foundation Director, 1540 Genessee St Po Box 419917, Kansas City, Mo, 8169683000 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for operating expenses - fraternal or veteran's organizations - national health organizations, including local or regional chapters - hospitals (except those providing unique services: Burn centers or children's services) - tours, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. - testimonial dinners/tables/tickets/advertisements/walk-a-thons, etc.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 211 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Day HouseMemphis, TN | Community - shelter | $75K |
| Foster Adopt Connect IncIndependence, MO | Community - essential human services | $56K |
| Children's Museum of Rock CountyJanesville, WI | Arts | $50K |
| Missouri Western State UniversitySt Joseph, MO | Colleges & universities | $50K |
| American National Red CrossKansas City, MO | Matching gift | $22K |
| Medical Lake Food Bank AssociationMedical Lake, WA | Essential human services | $15K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis IncMemphis, TN | Health, safety & environment | $15K |
| American Red Cross of TennesseeMemphis, TN | Community - health, safety & environment | $13K |
| Regional Inter-Faith AssociationJackson, TN | Essential human services | $13K |
| Ability KcKansas City, MO | Community - health, safety & environment | $10K |
| Boys & Girls ClubKansas City, MO | Education - youth | $10K |
| Communities in Schools of MemphisMemphis, TN | Education - youth | $10K |
| Cornerstones of CareKansas City, MO | Community - shelter | $10K |
| Cowlitz County Child AdvocatesLongview, WA | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Harvesters Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TN | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Northwest Harvest EmmSeattle, WA | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO | Education - youth | $10K |
| Our PlaceSpokane, WA | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Restart IncKansas City, MO | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| The Don Bosco CentersKansas City, MO | Community - essential human services | $10K |
| Lebanon Valley Volunteers in MedicineLebanon, PA | Community - health, safety & environment | $9,000 |
| Youth VillagesMemphis, TN | Community - shelter | $8,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Education - youth | $8,000 |
| Agrace HospiceJanesville, WI | Community - health, safety & environment | $7,500 |
| Palmer HomeHernando, MS | Community - essential human services | $7,500 |
| Powell GardensKingsville, MO | Arts | $7,500 |
| The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO | Arts | $7,500 |
| United Inner City ServicesKansas City, MO | Education - youth | $7,500 |
| WeaveSacramento, CA | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| Women's EmpowermentSacramento, CA | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| YWCA Greater MemphisMemphis, TN | Community - shelter | $7,500 |
| AlphapointeKansas City, MO | Community - health, safety & environment | $7,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ne Kansas and Nw MissouriKansas City, MO | Education - steam | $7,000 |
| Jensen Memorial Youth RanchMedical Lake, WA | Education - youth | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityState College, PA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Sunflower HouseShawnee, KS | Community - essential human services | $7,000 |
| United Way of West TennesseeJackson, TN | Community - united way | $7,000 |
| Camps for KidsLiberty, MO | Education - youth | $6,500 |
| Hope House IncLees Summit, MO | Community - essential human services | $6,500 |
| Robidoux Resident TheatreSt Joseph, MO | Arts | $6,500 |
| YWCA St JosephSt Joseph, MO | Education - youth | $6,500 |
| Guadalupe CenterKansas City, MO | Community - essential human services | $6,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kansas CityKansas City, KS | Community - shelter | $6,000 |
| Jackson State Community CollegeJackson, TN | Education - scholarship program | $6,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice & Palliative CareKansas City, MO | Community - health, safety & environment | $6,000 |
| New Day Childrens TheatreCollierville, TN | Arts | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North CarolinaWinstonsalem, NC | Essential human services | $6,000 |
| University of MemphisMemphis, TN | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Washington FIRST RoboticsKent, WA | Education - steam | $6,000 |
| Kent State UniversityKent, OH | Scholarships | $5,250 |
| Anchorage Park FoundationAnchorage, AK | Arts | $5,000 |
| Arkansas FoodbankLittle Rock, AR | Community - essential human services | $5,000 |
| ArtstechKansas City, MO | Education - steam | $5,000 |
| California Reentry InstituteClayton, CA | Community - essential human services | $5,000 |
| Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of AmericaMemphis, TN | Education - youth | $5,000 |
| Children's Mercy HospitalKansas City, MO | Education - youth | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of PennsylvaniaMemphis, TN | Education - youth | $5,000 |
| Cultivate KcKansas City, MO | Community - health, safety & environment | $5,000 |
| Dream FactoryGermantown, TN | Community - health, safety & environment | $5,000 |
By state: Missouri 73 · Tennessee 31 · Washington 14 · Wisconsin 7 · California 13 · Pennsylvania 11
About this foundation
Bluescope Foundation North America is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, administered in care of Angie Dawson, tax-exempt since 1953. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bluescope Foundation North America accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Bluescope Foundation North America give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 211 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Bluescope Foundation North America give?
Missouri (73 grants), Tennessee (31 grants), Washington (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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