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Promise Of Learning Foundation is a private corporation based in LENEXA, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Thomas Bickimer. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $297K. Total assets have grown from $591K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, Promise Of Learning Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $133K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $48K in 2020 to $64K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Kansas and Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Promise Of Learning Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, MO.
Promise Of Learning Foundation has distributed a total of $133K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $25K.
Promise Of Learning Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Promise Of Learning Foundation is headquartered in LENEXA, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T J Bickimer | DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| D K Kanatzar | DIRECTORS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| M H Bickimer | VICE-PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$105K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$102K
Contributions
$20K
Net Investment Income
$31K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$133K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephs Way IncHOUSING NEEDS HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS | Lenexa, KS | $10K | 2022 |
| Donnely CollegeEDUCATION | Kansas City, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Kansas City Ks Community CollegeEDUCATION | Kansas City, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Kids TlcGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Olathe, KS | $4K | 2022 |
| Johnson County Community College FoundationEDUCATION | Overland Park, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Villa St FrancisAFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE | Olahte, KS | $2K | 2022 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolEDUCATION | Overland Park, KS | $1K | 2022 |
| St James AcademyEDUCATION | Lenexa, KS | $1K | 2022 |
| Carl'S CauseMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS | Overland Park, KS | $600 | 2022 |
| Bishop Ward High SchoolEDUCATION | Kansas City, KS | $3K | 2021 |
| Urban RangersGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2021 |
| Horizon AcademyEDUCATION | Roeland Park, KS | $500 | 2021 |
| Boys Hope Girls HopeEDUCATION | Leawood, KS | $150 | 2021 |
| Prince Of Peace Catholic ChurchEDUCATION | Olathe, KS | $1K | 2020 |
| Shawnee Mission Education FoundationEDUCATION | Overland Park, KS | $250 | 2020 |
| Kelsey Smith FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Overland Park, KS | $250 | 2020 |