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Backstrom Family Foundation is a private corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $571K. Total assets have grown from $997K in 2014 to $2.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Backstrom Family Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $198K, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2020 to $80K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $93K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Rhode Island and Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Backstrom Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, MO.
Backstrom Family Foundation has distributed a total of $198K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K.
Backstrom Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Backstrom Family Foundation is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa A Backstrom | Vice-President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason T Backstrom | President/Secretary/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jay T Backstrom | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$198K
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityFOR IPC BAF SCHOLARSHIP | Providence, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| The Barstow SchoolFOR DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | Kansas City, MO | $30K | 2023 |
| Early StartTO BE USED AT THE | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Kc ScholarsUSED AT THE DISCRETION OF | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2022 |