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Ann and Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation

EIN 43-1799476 · Kansas City, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE MISSION OF THE ANN AND GARY DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE ENHANCED ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION, RECREATION, ARTS, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIMARILY THROUGH FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT FACILITIES FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES AND OTHER GIFTS THAT PROMISE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY THAT HELPS SUPPORT THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO EFFORTS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY PRIDE, PROMOTE FAMILY VALUES AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THE PRIMARY GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS OF CHARITABLE GIVING IS THE GREATER DOWNTOWN OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
101.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 45%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 101.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 614% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. IN 2024, THE ANN AND GARY DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION APPROVED GRANTS TOTALING $1,774,700 TO FURTHER THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY AREA. THE GRANTEES SELECTED WERE DIVERSE AND INCLUDED PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT SERVE HEALTH CARE, ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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