Private foundation · EIN 74-2810000 · Lenexa, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bickimer 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $118K total, median $2,500. 45% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$118K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in KS
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Building Hope FoundationLenexa, KSAffordable housing initiatives$26K
Johnson County Community College FoundationOverland Park, KSScholarships$10K
Kansas City Community FoundationKansas City, KSScholarships$10K
Kansas City Royals FoundationKansas City, MOLiteracy advocacy programs$4,259
Kids TlcOlathe, KSSpecial needs support children and young adults$4,108
Villa St FrancisOlathe, KSSkilled nursing and hospice for the impovrished$3,500
Neumann UniversityAston, PAThe sister lina sariego scholarship$3,000
FIRST MidwestOlathe, KSFirst responders mental health support$2,950
The Salvation Army Kansas CityHarlan, IASupport for the impoverished$2,540
Morning Glory MinistiresKansas City, MOHomeless support$2,531
Bishop Ward High SchoolKansas City, KSEducation$2,500
CASAOverland Park, KSJudicial system children advocacy$2,500
CASA del Migrante En TijuanaSan Diego Ca, CAHousing support services for migrant families$2,500
Catholic Charities of KcmoKansas City, MOFood pantry for the impovrished$2,500
Donnely CollegeKansas City, KSEducation$2,500
EmbraceOverland Park, KSEducational support for elementary special needs students$2,500
Friends of JcdsLenexa, KSEducation$2,500
Healing HouseKansas City, MOWomens shelter$2,500
Nymbani Childrens HomeNairobi, KECare and support of hiv orphans and children$2,500
Seton CenterKansas City, MOSocial services for the less fortunate$2,500
St Mary Fransciscan Family ShelterPhoenixville, PACommunity services for homeless families$2,500
Together CaliforniaPalmdale, CAFoster care housing and support services initiative$2,500
Urban RangersKansas City, MOPrograms for african american innter city youth$2,500
CefKansas City, KSCatholic elementary schoool scholarships$2,000
St Therese SchoolKansas City, MOEducation$1,750
Carl's CauseOverland Park, KSMental health awareness$1,029
Alheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Annunctiation HouseEl Paso, TXShort term care facility for refugees$1,000
Cancer Action KcOverland Park, KSSupport services for less fortunate patients undergoing cancer treatments$1,000
Catholic Charities LALos Angeles, CAFire relief donation$1,000
Fire FoundationKansas City, MOSpecial needs support in kc area schools$1,000
Jesuit Refugee ServiceWashington, DCServing the global needs of displaced persons$1,000
Rose Brooks CenterKansas City, MOWomens domestic abuse shelter & services$1,000
St Francis InnPhiladelphia, PACommunity food, clothing and support services$1,000
Sunflower HouseShawnee, KSChildrends advocacy center$1,000
Welcome HouseKansas City, MOSubstance abuse support for men$1,000
Chordoma FoundationPrairie Village, KSQhuirate chordoma cancer initiative$781
Sisters Servants of MaryKansas City, KSHospice ministry$700

By state: Kansas 17 · Missouri 10 · Pennsylvania 3 · California 3 · Iowa 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Bickimer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lenexa, Kansas, administered in care of Thomas Bickimer, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bickimer Family Foundation 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 Bickimer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $118K across 38 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Bickimer Family Foundation give?

Kansas (17 grants), Missouri (10 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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