How to apply
Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3) Contact: Program Director, 1000 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo, 8162341768 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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 645 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $61K |
| United Way of Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $61K |
| United Way of Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $61K |
| United Way of Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $61K |
| Police Foundation of Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Peregrine technology acquisition | $50K |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $43K |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $43K |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $43K |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City IncKansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $43K |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St LouisSt Louis, MO | Natural bridge renovation | $40K |
| United Way of the PlainsWichita, KS | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $35K |
| Artists Reenvisioning Tomorrow Dba Art IncPeoria, IL | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25K |
| Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills AssociationManhattan, KS | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25K |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks IncSpringfield, MO | Lore leaders for ozarks regional development | $25K |
| Heart of Illinois United Way IncPeoria, IL | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $25K |
| Heartland Foundation Dba Mosaic Life Care FoundationSt Joseph, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $22K |
| Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $19K |
| Missouri Colleges Fund IncJefferson City, MO | Scholarship/tuition assistance | $16K |
| Community Foundation of Central MissouriColumbia, MO | Interstate 70 / highway 63 beautification project fund | $15K |
| Exploration Place IncWichita, KS | Ep2 initiative | $15K |
| United Way of the OzarksSpringfield, MO | Annual fund drive / contribution | $13K |
| Heart of Missouri United Way IncColumbia, MO | 2024 heart of missouri united way community campaign | $12K |
| Cancer Free Kids Pediatric Cancer Research AllianceLoveland, OH | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10K |
| Empower EvergreenWichita, KS | Empower - nomar project campaign | $10K |
| Heartland Community College FoundationNormal, IL | General operating support for their capital campaign | $10K |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo IncHouston, TX | Junior market steer auction | $10K |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LtdWichita, KS | Second century campaign | $10K |
| Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LtdWichita, KS | Second century campaign | $10K |
| Restore SgfSpringfield, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10K |
| Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL | Osf healthcare cancer institute | $10K |
| The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri IncColumbia, MO | Food bank market | $10K |
| Umkc FoundationKansas City, MO | Henry w. bloch school of management | $10K |
| University of Missouri - Nextgen Precision HealthColumbia, MO | Capital campaign | $10K |
| Handi-Shop IncMexico, MO | Partners for a better tomorrow community campaign | $9,800 |
| Community Development Corporation of the Bloomington-Normal AreaNormal, IL | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $9,000 |
| Chwc Inc Dba Community Housing of Wyandotte County IncKansas City, KS | Supports the only affordable housing organization in wyco, for homebuyer education/partnership | $8,000 |
| Community Resource CenterNashville, TN | All in for hygiene | $8,000 |
| Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services Dba Ches IncKansas City, MO | Support homebuyer education and credit counseling services for lmi clients | $8,000 |
| Family & Children's Service IncTulsa, OK | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Gateway Region Young Mens Christian AssociationSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Pivotal Point Transitional Housing IncSt Joseph, MO | Youth transitional housing capital campaign | $7,500 |
| Springfield Business Development CorporationSpringfield, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-NormalBloomington, IL | Capital campaign support | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield IncSpringfield, MO | New club unit at williams elementary over 5 years | $6,000 |
| Creative Learning Alliance IncJoplin, MO | Creative learning alliance - capital campaign | $6,000 |
| Finney County United WayGarden City, KS | 2025 annual fund raising campaign | $6,000 |
| Guadalupe Center IncKansas City, MO | Continued support of financial opportunity center work for lmi/latino clients | $6,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St LouisChesterfield, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $6,000 |
| Lebanon Area FoundationLebanon, MO | Community cares | $6,000 |
| Fort Hays State University FoundationHays, KS | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Saint Francis Healthcare SystemCape Girardeau, MO | Friends of saint francis golf tournament | $5,250 |
| American Cancer Society Inc (high Plains Division - St Louis Mo Office)St Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association IncSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $5,000 |
| Arrue Jesuit High SchoolDenver, CO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $5,000 |
| Black Leaders Advancing Community ChangeSt Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $5,000 |
| Blue Valley Educational FoundationOverland Park, KS | Teacher grants | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield IncSpringfield, MO | Capital campaign for teen center | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of AltonAlton, IL | Community service award | $5,000 |
| Brent Eley Foundation Dba Brent's PlaceAurora, CO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College FoundationCincinnati, OH | Cstate accelerate | $5,000 |
By state: Missouri 383 · Kansas 122 · Illinois 74 · Oklahoma 16 · Texas 14 · Colorado 10
About this foundation
Commerce Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Commerce Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3) Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Commerce Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 645 grants, a median of $1,500.
Where does Commerce Foundation give?
Missouri (383 grants), Kansas (122 grants), Illinois (74 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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