Private foundation · EIN 85-3266343 · Kansas City, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dei Gratia 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: 9 grants paid, $90K total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$90K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MO
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridgeway AcademyColumbus, OHCharitable - general fund$10K
Children's PlaceChicago, ILCharitable - general fund$10K
Connecting for KidsWestlake, OHCharitable - general fund$10K
NewhouseKansas City, MOCharitable - general fund$10K
Urban Harvest StlSt Louis, MOCharitable - general fund$10K
Della LambKansas City, MOCharitable - general fund$10K
Amethyst PlaceKansas City, MOCharitable - general fund$10K
Alzheimer's AssocOverland Park, KSCharitable - general fund$10K
Sister's HavenCleveland, OHCharitable - general fund$10K

By state: Missouri 4 · Ohio 3 · Illinois 1 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Dei Gratia Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Dei Gratia 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 Dei Gratia Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dei Gratia Family Foundation give?

Missouri (4 grants), Ohio (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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