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Real World Initiatives is a private corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2024. The principal officer is Tim Racer. It holds total assets of $3.3M. Annual income is reported at $6.6M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Provides high school students with equitable access to real-world internship opportunities to develop skills and connections for educational and career success. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas City and Missouri. According to available records, Real World Initiatives has made 1 grants totaling $55K, with a median grant of $55K. Grant recipients are concentrated in 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.
Provides high school students with equitable access to real-world internship opportunities to develop skills and connections for educational and career success. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO.
Real World Initiatives has distributed a total of $55K across 1 grants. The median grant size is $55K, with an average of $55K. Individual grants have ranged from $55K to $55K.
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Real World Initiatives is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas City, Missouri.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLISSA FRANCO-MCKAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $92K | $16K | $108K |
| BILL NICELY | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KRISTIN BECHARD | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| JOHN TYLER | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| SUSAN KLUSMEIER | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Year | Return Type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990PF | — |
Total Giving
$55K
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$6.6M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1
Total Giving
$55K
Average Grant
$55K
Median Grant
$55K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$55K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUADALUPE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM INCSUPPORT FOR THE GRANTEE TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INTERNSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR STUDENTS. 202406-15256 | KANSAS CITY, MO | $55K | 2024 |