Grants paid by The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis Foundation
EIN 20-1034910 · Kansas City, MO · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis Foundation of Kansas City, MO (EIN 20-1034910) reported 98 grants paid totaling $1,803,500 to 50 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,803,500
98 grants
Recipients
50
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 | $365,000 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | $355,000 | — |
| 2022 | 22 | $382,500 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | $356,000 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | $345,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 50 recipients receiving the most from The Estelle S and Robert a Long Ellis Foundation, by grants paid, out of 50 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Ballet 43-6052680 | C | Kansas City, MO | 5 | $400,000 | 2024 |
| Spencer Museum of Art-Ku Endowment | U | Lawrence, KS | 2 | $225,000 | 2024 |
| Spencer Museum of Art | U | Lawrence, KS | 2 | $135,000 | 2020 |
| Truman Library Institute | U | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $120,000 | 2022 |
| National Wwi Museum and Memorial | U | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| National Toy and Miniature Museum 43-1187852 | D | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $75,000 | 2024 |
| Kansas City Young Audiences | U | Kansas City, MO | 5 | $72,500 | 2024 |
| National World War I Museum 43-6052673 | D | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $70,000 | 2020 |
| Kansas School of Classical Ballet 27-4825435 | B | Overland Park, KS | 5 | $65,000 | 2024 |
| Kansas City Actors Theatre 30-0262481 | C | Kansas City, MO | 4 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| Park University | U | Parkville, MO | 4 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $35,000 | 2018 |
| Unicorn Theatre 43-1094348 | B | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Synergy 45-2675452 | D | Parkville, MO | 4 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Rockhurst University | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| Independence Boulevard Christian Church 44-0546287 | B | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $23,000 | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera | U | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| City in Motion 43-1362398 | D | Kansas City, MO | 4 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City 44-0626124 | B | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $20,000 | 2018 |
| Powell Gardens 43-1483357 | B | Kingsville, MO | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Spinning Tree Theatre | U | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| Youth Symphany of Kansas City 43-0828038 | D | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| Bach Aria Solists 43-1851446 | C | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Arts Engagement Foundation 46-3608228 | D | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| City of Fountains Foundation | U | Shawnee Mission, KS | 1 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| Heart of America Shakespeare Festival 43-1583401 | B | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club Kansas City 20-0493511 | B | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Starlight Threatre | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Kansas City Public Library 43-1497955 | B | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Earlyst Art | U | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre 20-2576174 | B | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City | U | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Synergy Services 43-0970674 | B | Parkville, MO | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City | U | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Youth Symphany | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Arts Kc | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| The Rabbit Hole 47-2324303 | B | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Owen Cox Dance 74-3190852 | C | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Interurban Arthouse 45-3049864 | B | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Arts Council of Johnson County 48-1117436 | B | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Mattie Rhodes Center 44-0546343 | C | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Hearland Men's Chorus | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| United Inner City Services 44-0646347 | B | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Band of Angels 46-1617742 | D | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Base Academy of Music 46-1794251 | B | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Chouteau Fountain Founders | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| City of Fountains Foundation | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Youth Chorus of Kansas City 82-1768554 | C | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $4,000 | 2023 |
| Inclusion Connection 46-2754831 | C | Olathe, KS | 1 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| Wornallmajors House Museums | U | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,500 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 98 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spencer Museum of Art-Ku Endowment Lawrence, KS | U | $75,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Ballet Kansas City, MO | C | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | National Wwi Museum and Memorial Kansas City, MO | U | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | National Toy and Miniature Museum Kansas City, MO | D | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Kansas School of Classical Ballet Overland Park, KS | B | $15,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Park University Parkville, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Powell Gardens Kingsville, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Young Audiences Kansas City, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Gilda's Club Kansas City Kansas City, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Independence Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Lyric Opera Kansas City, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Unicorn Theatre Kansas City, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Synergy Services Parkville, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Spinning Tree Theatre Kansas City, MO | U | $7,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Youth Symphany of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | D | $7,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | City in Motion Dance Theater Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City Overland Park, KS | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Earlyst Art Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Public Library Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Bach Aria Soloists Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Johnson County Overland Park, KS | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533189349103303 |
| 2023 | Spencer Museum of Art-Ku Endowment Lawrence, KS | U | $150,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Kansas City Ballet Kansas City, MO | C | $100,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | National Wwi Museum and Memorial Kansas City, MO | U | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Kansas City Young Audiences Kansas City, MO | U | $12,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Lyric Opera Kansas City, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Kansas School of Classical Ballet Overland Park, KS | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Independence Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City, MO | B | $8,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Synergy Parkville, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | City in Motion Dance Theater Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Youth Symphany of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Band of Angels Overland Park, KS | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Earlyst Art Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Spinning Tree Theatre Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Kansas City Actors Theatre Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Youth Chorus of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | C | $4,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2023 | Wornallmajors House Museums Kansas City, MO | U | $1,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423179349102507 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Ballet Kansas City, MO | C | $100,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Truman Library Institute Kansas City, MO | U | $60,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | National Museum of Toys & Miniatures Kansas City, MO | B | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | U | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | National Wwi Museum and Memorial Kansas City, MO | U | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Young Audiences Kansas City, MO | U | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Kansas School of Classical Ballet Overland Park, KS | B | $15,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | City of Fountains Foundation Shawnee Mission, KS | U | $15,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Starlight Threatre Kansas City, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Interurban Arthouse Overland Park, KS | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | City in Motion Dance Theater Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Public Library Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Base Academy of Music Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Actors Theatre Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Park University Parkville, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Youth Symphany of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | The Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Bach Aria Solists Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Synergy Parkville, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Spinning Tree Theatre Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Independence Boulevard Christian Church Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2022 | Inclusion Connection Olathe, KS | C | $2,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343059349101034 |
| 2020 | Kansas City Ballet Kansas City, MO | C | $100,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Spencer Museum of Art Lawrence, KS | U | $75,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Truman Library Institute Kansas City, MO | U | $60,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | National World War I Museum Kansas City, MO | D | $30,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Park University Parkville, MO | U | $15,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Kansas School of Classical Ballet Overland Park, KS | B | $15,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Kansas City, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Synergy Parkville, MO | D | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Kansas City Young Audiences Kansas City, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Kansas City Actors Theatre Kansas City, MO | C | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | United Inner City Services Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | Youth Symphany Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | The Arts Engagement Foundation of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2020 | City of Fountains Foundation Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202132299349100208 |
| 2018 | Spencer Museum of Art Lawrence, KS | U | $60,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Kansas City Ballet Kansas City, MO | C | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | National World War I Museum Kansas City, MO | D | $40,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO | U | $35,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Unicorn Theatre Kansas City, MO | B | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Kansas City Young Audiences Kansas City, MO | U | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Kansas City Actors Theatre Kansas City, MO | C | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | B | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Kansas School of Classical Ballet Overland Park, KS | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Park University Parkville, MO | U | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Powell Gardens Kingsville, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Kansas City, MO | B | $10,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Owen Cox Dance Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | The Rabbit Hole Kansas City, MO | B | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Hearland Men's Chorus Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Synergy Parkville, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Arts Engagement Foundation Kansas City, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Bach Aria Solists Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Mattie Rhodes Center Kansas City, MO | C | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Arts Kc Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | City in Motion Kansas City, MO | D | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
| 2018 | Chouteau Fountain Founders Kansas City, MO | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 201902249349100020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202533189349103303 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202423179349102507 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202343059349101034 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202132299349100208 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201902249349100020 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/201034910.json.
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