Stowers Foundation is located in Leawood, KS. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stowers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2024, Stowers Foundation generated $6.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Stowers Foundation has awarded 162 individual grants totaling $46,769,498. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OTHER QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO PROGRAMS WHICH ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION.
THERE WERE NO DIRECT EXPENSES INCURRED IN MAKING THESE DONATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Stowers Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Wendy B Marvin Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Kathleen Stowers Potter Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
James E Stowers III Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $4,157,667 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $678,213 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $678,213 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $1,496,968 |
Total Revenue | $6,332,848 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $163,802 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $2,235 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $134,206 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $336,621 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,211,103 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $6,547,724 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,119,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $27,387,711 |
Total assets | $88,857,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Stowers Foundation has awarded $6,211,103 in support to 22 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL PURPOSE: KIDS FIRST PEDIATRIC GENOMIC PROJECT | $500,000 |
ELEVATE METRO KANSAS CITY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
GORDON PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO FUND OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL. | $300,000 |
FIRST CALL PURPOSE: TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS-CIVIC. | $125,000 |
HIGGINS BROTHERS SUGICENTER FOR HOPE FUND PURPOSE: TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS-MEDICAL. | $100,000 |
KANSAS MISSOURI MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PURPOSE: TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |