The Wsia Education Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1601552
- Missouri
- Kansas City
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in Missouri
- Total giving
- $460KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $17MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE WSIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN THE EXCESS AND SURPLUS LINES BUSINESS, TO CREATING AN UNDERSTANDING, AND OVERCOMING THE MISPERCEPTIONS OF THE EXCESS AND SURPLUS LINES MARKET. (SEE SCH O)THE FOUNDATION'S WORK INCLUDES THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR WSIA MEMBERS; MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE ASSOCIATE IN SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE (ASLI) DESIGNATION PROGRAM, WHICH FURTHERS THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS; SUPPORTING OF THE AM BEST COMPANY'S ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE SURPLUS LINES SEGMENT, WHICH IS A VALUABLE TOOL FOR THE INDUSTRY; ADMINISTERING STUDENT-FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SYMPOSIUMS AND SCHOLARSHIP TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT AND REWARD EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AN INSURANCE CAREER; AND SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY OUTREACH TO ATTRACT BRIGHT NEW TALENT TO THE INDUSTRY.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Am Best Company Inc | $19K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.wsia.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.