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Short Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$147k
Granted FY2024still arriving
12
Grants FY2024still arriving
3
States reached
$50k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0196% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Religion$290kHealth$215kArts & Culture$213kInternational$66kEnvironment$53kCivil Rights$51kPublic Safety & Disaster$41kAnimals$27kOther$0
02FY2024 · 12 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k7 grants · $11k
  • $10k–50k4 grants · $86k
  • $50k–250k1 grant · $50k
$2,750
Median grant
3
States reached
$2.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
ST LUKES FOUNDATION$50,000
THE SUMMIT CHURCH$36,000
ENGLEWOOD ARTS$25,000
KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS$15,000
Individual grant recipient$10,000
ANSWERING THE CALL$2,750
GIFT OF LIFE$2,500
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL$1,500
LEE'S SUMMIT PARKS & REC$1,500
YOUTH AMBASSADORS$1,000
KYLES GIFT$1,000
Individual grant recipient$500
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY22–23, $6k) land where the poverty rate runs at 14%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%WORLD FOOD PROGRAM: $5k → 14%WINGS 4 WATER: $1k → 15%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

WA
MT
IL
NY
MA
CT
CA
UT
CO
MO
WV
VA
DE
KS
DC
AL
GA
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

78%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$832k · 25 repeat orgs$234k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +33% since the first grant, against +7% for those funded once.

25 repeat relationships: 7 still active in FY2024, 18 since wound down; 5 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

25
41

Total granted

$832k
$220k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+33%
+7%

Still filing today

84%
44%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 90% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $14k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
HealthInternationalCivil RightsArts & CultureAnimalsCrime & LegalOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • SL
    Saint Lukes Foundation
    3× · 2017–2024 · $60k · revenue +94%
  • WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC
    4× · 2020–2023 · $41k · revenue +21%
  • EA
    ENGLEWOOD ARTS
    2× · 2023–2024 · $40k · revenue +4%

Funded once

  • UM
    UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
    one grant, 2021 · $36k
  • AA
    AVANTI ART LLC
    one grant, 2023 · $26k
  • ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATEDgraduated
    one grant, 2020 · $10k · revenue +121%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
The Water Research Foundation

The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

Environment
2
Npr Foundation

The npr foundation ("foundation") is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of its sole supported organization, national public radio, inc. ("npr inc."). the foundation supports npr inc. through various activities such as…

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3
American Gas Association

American gas association's (the association) mission is to develop and advocate for informed, innovative, and durable policy that fulfills our nation's energy needs, environmental aspirations and economic potential. we are committed to…

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4
Allosource

Inspired by the gift of donation from our communities, allosource responsibly provides innovative cellular and tissue allografts to advance patient healing.

Health
5
American Flood Coalition Inc

To drive transformational adaptation to protect communities across the country from higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.

Environment
6
The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc

The union of concerned scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.

International
7
Internet Society Foundation

At the internet society foundation, we focus on funding initiatives that strengthen the internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. our work advances the vision of the internet society (isoc): the internet…

International
8
American Water Works Association

To promote public health, safety, and welfare through the improvement of the quality and quantity of drinking water and the development and furtherance of understanding of the problems relating thereto.

Public Benefit
9
National Public Radio Inc

National public radio, inc. ("npr") works collaboratively with member public radio station licensees ("member stations") to create a more informed public, one that is challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of…

Arts & Culture
10
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Empowering the competitive excellence and well-being of team usa athletes, championing the power of sport, and inspiring the nation.

Recreation & Sports
11
National Opinion Research Center

See schedule onorc at the university of chicago conducts research and data science on critical societal issues to guide decision-making and the development of programs and public policy. our experts identify relationships and trends, and…

Social Science
12
United States Telecom Association

See schedule oustelecom exists to ensure members can compete, grow and thrive to build a world where families, enterprises and communities are connected through the power of broadband.our member companies have committed a considerable…

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is We the Protesters Inc; the most unlike its peers is Englewood Arts. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

45 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 45 of the 74 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
4
Early backer (in before they grew)
44/45
Grantees still filing
33/45
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

THE SUMMIT CHURCH OF LEES SUMMIT: $144,002 · OtherTHE SUMMIT CHURCH OF LEES SUMMITSUMMIT CHURCH: $108,000 · OtherSUMMIT CHURCHUNITED METHODIST CHURCH: $36,000 · OtherUNITED METHODIST CHURCHPLANNED PARENTHOOD: $30,163 · OtherPLANNED PARENTHOODAVANTI ART LLC: $26,050 · OtherRediscover: $23,000 · Other+40 more: $193,960 · Other+40 moreKAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: $140,000 · Arts & CultureKAUFFMAN CENTER FO…ENGLEWOOD ARTS: $40,000 · Arts & CultureENGLEWOOD ARTS+1 more: $1,000 · Arts & CultureSaint Lukes Foundation: $60,000 · HealthSaint Lukes Fou…GIFT OF LIFE INC: $41,000 · HealthGIFT OF LIFE IN…American Heart Association Inc: $15,227 · HealthAmerican Heart …The Children's Mercy Hospital: $15,000 · HealthThe Children's …ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC: $10,200 · HealthALZHEIMER'S DIS…BREAKTHROUGH T1D: $7,000 · Health+3 more: $3,104 · HealthWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $41,250 · InternationalWORLD CENTR…MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $25,000 · InternationalMEDECINS SA…Save The Children Federation Inc: $10,220 · InternationalSave The Ch…International Rescue Committee INC: $10,150 · InternationalInternation…UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $10,000 · InternationalUNITED STAT…WORLD VISION INC: $6,000 · InternationalWORLD VISIO…ANSWERING THE CALL INC: $4,950 · InternationalSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $25,000 · Crime & LegalCHILD PROTECTION CENTER INC: $24,699 · Crime & LegalWAYSIDE WAIFS INC: $10,000 · AnimalsKANSAS CITY PET PROJECT: $5,210 · AnimalsBEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY: $2,000 · AnimalsTREVOR PROJECT INC: $5,328 · Civil RightsIMMIGRATION EQUALITY: $5,175 · Civil RightsTHE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC: $5,163 · Civil RightsWE THE PROTESTERS INC: $1,000 · Civil Rights
Other$561,175Arts & Culture$181,000Health$151,531International$107,570Crime & Legal$49,699Animals$17,210Civil Rights$16,666

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetKAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: $140,000 over 8y, 0.2% of budgetSaint Lukes Foundation: $60,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $41,250 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetGIFT OF LIFE INC: $41,000 over 5y, 3.6% of budgetENGLEWOOD ARTS: $40,000 over 2y, 3.7% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $25,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $25,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetCHILD PROTECTION CENTER INC: $24,699 over 5y, 0.9% of budgetRediscover: $23,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetPOWELL GARDENS INC: $16,500 over 7y, 0.2% of budgetAmerican Heart Association Inc: $15,227 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetThe Children's Mercy Hospital: $15,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetNATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION: $15,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetSave The Children Federation Inc: $10,220 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC: $10,200 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetSPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE INC: $10,160 over 3y, 0.3% of budgetInternational Rescue Committee INC: $10,150 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetWAYSIDE WAIFS INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $8,150 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBREAKTHROUGH T1D: $7,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetWORLD VISION INC: $6,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTREVOR PROJECT INC: $5,328 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetKANSAS CITY PET PROJECT: $5,210 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetIMMIGRATION EQUALITY: $5,175 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetTHE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS INC: $5,163 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFRIENDS OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAM INC: $5,150 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHARVESTERS - THE COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK: $5,150 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL MO: $5,105 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE ASSOCIATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC: $5,000 over 1y, 3.2% of budgetUC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLEES SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetANSWERING THE CALL INC: $4,950 over 3y, 0.3% of budgetNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPRO DEO YOUTH CENTER: $2,475 over 3y, 0.5% of budgetAPPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHeartspace Clinic: $2,000 over 1y, 1.4% of budgetKYLE'S GIFT: $1,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetWINGS 4 WATER: $1,000 over 1y, 2.5% of budgetWE THE PROTESTERS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetYOUTH AMBASSADORS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: $104 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Greater Kansas City C…The Sunderland Founda…Truman Heartland Comm…Jewish Community Foun…Ewing Marion Kauffman…Commerce Bancshares F…Greater HorizonsVictor E & Caroline E…The Atterbury Family …Enid and Crosby Kempe…R a Long Foundation 6…The Sherman Family Fo…
Greater Kansas City Community FoundationMO25.3× affinity11 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · The Sunderland Foundation · Truman Heartland Community Foundation · Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · Commerce Bancshares Foundation · Greater Horizons · Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation · The Atterbury Family Foundation · Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 · R a Long Foundation 600 Plaza West Bldg · The Sherman Family Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Short Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Short Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 30%
  • Save the Children Federation Inc: 30% of income from government
  • Special Olympics Delaware Inc: 3% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
9report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 74 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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