Private foundation · EIN 81-1917198 · Mission Woods, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jager 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: 20 grants paid, $349K total, median $2,500. 25% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$349K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in KS
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDGeneral Operations and Support$150K
Kansas University Endowment FundLawrence, KSGeneral Operations and Support$100K
St Pauls Episcopal Day SchoolKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$35K
America Red CrossTopeka, KSGeneral Operations and Support$10K
Linda Hall LibraryKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$10K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral Operations and Support$10K
The Jewel BallPrairie Village, KSGeneral Operations and Support$9,120
The Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$8,040
Camp Quality USAKalamazoo, MIGeneral Operations and Support$2,500
Heart of America Shakespeare FestivalKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$2,500
The Preserve Community FoundationCarmel, CAGeneral Operations and Support$2,500
Maddies Mission FoundationPrairie Village, KSGeneral Operations and Support$1,500
Wallaby Foundation for Financial Assistance for Veterinary CareCambridge, MAGeneral Operations and Support$1,500
Nscda-CaSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operations and Support$1,250
Ability KcKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$1,000
Casa Abrego PreservationMonterey, CAGeneral Operations and Support$1,000
Kansas City Community GardensKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$1,000
Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$1,000
Advent Health Kc FoundationShawnee Mission, KSGeneral Operations and Support$500
Harvesters Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOGeneral Operations and Support$100

By state: Maryland 1 · Kansas 5 · Missouri 8 · Minnesota 1 · California 3 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Jager Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mission Woods, Kansas, administered in care of Alison Jager, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jager 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 Jager Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $349K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Jager Family Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Kansas (5 grants), Missouri (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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