Bluescope Foundation North America Grants

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact

Foundation Director

Address

1540 GENESSEE ST PO BOX 419917 KANSAS CITY, MO, 64102

Phone

(816) 968-3000

Deadlines

Not stated here. Consult the original filing and current funder guidelines.

Application materials

Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the foundation trustees. If the inquiry meets the eligibility requirements, the foundation director will contact the organization to gather additional information.

Restrictions

Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for operating expenses - fraternal or veteran's organizations - national health organizations, including local or regional chapters - hospitals (except those providing unique services: burn centers or children's services) - tours, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. - testimonial dinners/tables/tickets/advertisements/walk-a-thons, etc.

Where Bluescope Foundation North America gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Showing 5 of the 25 largest grants (211 reported in all).

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Bluescope Foundation North America's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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