Private foundation · EIN 59-7244050 · Dallas, Texas · Human services

W J Brace Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (No specific deadlines) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $402K total, median $15K. Stated restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations located in the state of missouri, u.s.a. Preference will be given to (1) the education and health of children, (2) the health and care of aged persons, and

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$402K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
See below
No specific deadlines
Assets
$8.6M

How to apply

Letter form of no more than 3 pages with appropriate attachments Contact: Bank of America N a, Po Box 219119, Kansas City, Mo, 8162924300, N/A Deadlines: No specific deadlines Restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations located in the state of missouri, u.s.a. Preference will be given to (1) the education and health of children, (2) the health and care of aged persons, and

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mid-America Regional CouncilKansas City, MOSupport communities for all$50K
Partnership Regional Educational PrepKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$50K
Cultivate Kansas City IncKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$40K
Girl Scouts of Ne Ks & Nw MoKansas City, MOSupport outreach programs$30K
Watkins Mill Association IncExcelsior Spring, MOEnhancement of volunteer$30K
Hopebuilders Home Repair IncOverland Park, KSHome repair for underserved$25K
Northland Shepherds CenterGladstone, MOEmpowering older adults to$20K
Food Equality InitiativeKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$20K
Grandview Assistance ProgramGrandview, MOSupport putting students$15K
Cristo Rey Kansas CityKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$15K
Teach for America IncNew York, NYEmpowering educators,$15K
Kansas City Chapter of Young AudiencesKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$15K
Rebuilding Together Clay CountyLiberty, MOSafe at home: falls$15K
Camps for KidsMission, KSUnrestricted general$12K
Northland Lutheran SchoolKronenwetter, WIUnrestricted general$10K
Kansas City Medical SocietyMerriam, KSStrengthening health access$10K
Community Capital FundKansas City, MOUnrestricted contribution$10K
Drumm Center for ChildrenIndependence, MOUnrestricted general$10K
Caring for Kids Network IncKansas City, MOSupport thrive together$5,000
Saving KidsightKansas City, MOVision screenings and care$5,000

By state: Missouri 15 · Kansas 3 · New York 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

W J Brace Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Chester W Sterczek, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 W J Brace Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter form of no more than 3 pages with appropriate attachments Deadlines: No specific deadlines.

How much does W J Brace Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $402K across 20 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does W J Brace Charitable Tr give?

Missouri (15 grants), Kansas (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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