Stowers Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Leawood, Kansas · EIN 32-6176805
- Kansas
- Leawood
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Kansas
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $6.8MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 20Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $200MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Vpkjl Fund | $1.7M | 2025 |
| Operation Breakthrough | $1.4M | 2025 |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research | $1.1M | 2025 |
| Children'S Mercy Hospital | $500K | 2025 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary School | $450K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (20 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.