Private foundation · EIN 81-5417007 · Mission Hills, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald and Kelly Lockton 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $339K total, median $20K. 22% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$339K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in KS
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stand Together TrustArlington, VASupport-general fund$150K
The Ellis FoundationFort Scott, KSSupport-general fund$71K
The Nature Conservancy in KansasCottonwood Falls, KSSupport-general fund$25K
The Armitage FoundationNew York, NYSupport-general fund$25K
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MOSupport-general fund$20K
Ace Scholarships KansasGreenwood Village, COSupport-general fund$15K
One805 IncSanta Barbara, CASupport-general fund$12K
Habitat for Humanity Vail ValleyAvon, COSupport-general fund$11K
Jackson County CASAKansas City, MOSupport-general fund$10K

By state: Virginia 1 · Kansas 2 · Missouri 2 · Colorado 2 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mission Hills, Kansas, administered in care of Ronald J Lockton, 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.

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Does Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $339K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), Kansas (2 grants), Missouri (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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