Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee Grants
Private foundation · EIN 43-6313811 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $2.7M
- Grants reported
- 75
- Median grant
- $15K
- Future commitments
- $1M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | $2.7M |
Where Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2024 SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $300K |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $200K |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $200K |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $200K |
| PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION OF KANSAS CITY DBA FOLLY THEATER | KANSAS CITY, MO | SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE | 2024 | $178.7K |
| KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE | KANSAS CITY, MO | MICHAEL VERGASON LANDSCAPE PLAN OVER 2 YEARS | 2024 | $125K |
| NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | UPEXPLORED RESONANCE ACQUISITION SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE (HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES) | LIBERTY, MO | 2025/2026 SEASON SUPPORT RECOGNIZED THROUGH SEASON SPONSORSHIP | 2024 | $100K |
| KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | KANSAS CITY, MO | REPLACE HARLEQUIN LIBERTY LATCHLOC STAGE IN MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATER | 2024 | $80K |
| KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE | KANSAS CITY, MO | CERAMICS PROGRAM | 2024 | $65K |
| KANSAS CITY BALLET ASSOCIATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT AND PARTIAL UNDERWRITING OF DON QUIXOTE | 2024 | $60K |
| KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT AND PARTIAL UNDERWRITING OF EMMA | 2024 | $50K |
| NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | FEATURED EXHIBITIONS: "WE LIVE IN PAINTING" | 2024 | $50K |
| UNICORN THEATRE | KANSAS CITY, MO | FUND OUR FUTURE (FOF) CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $50K |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2025 LYRIC BALL | 2024 | $50K |
| MUSICAL THEATER HERITAGE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | EQUIPMENT UPGRADES | 2024 | $49K |
| KANSAS CITY BALLET ASSOCIATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | FAMILY PRODUCTION OF "SNOW WHITE" | 2024 | $40K |
| KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2025 FUTURE STAGES FESTIVAL | 2024 | $40K |
| COTERIE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2025/2026 SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $35K |
| UNICORN THEATRE | KANSAS CITY, MO | SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $35K |
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024 SYMPHONY BALL | 2024 | $35K |
| CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $30K |
| FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC | KANSAS CITY, MO | ARTISTIC PLANNING AS PART OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $30K |
| ARTS ENGAGEMENT FOUNDATION OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE | 2024 | $30K |
| KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2025/2026 SEASON SUPPORT | 2024 | $30K |
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
- COMMERCE BANK
- Address
- 1000 WALNUT STE 1560 KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106
- Phone
- 8162341768
- COMMERCEBANKFOUNDATIONOFFICE@COMMERCEBANK.COM
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA ONLINE PORTAL
- Restrictions
- QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND ARE ENGAGED IN SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee'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 e-file archive.