Institutional Support
As a non-profit organization, the Kauffman Center appreciates contributions from foundations and government entities. Their generous support helps to maintain our award-winning venue, fills it with memorable and diverse performances, and provides arts education outreach to young people.
We are truly grateful for the contributors below who have provided vital support in the past 12 months:
Foundations
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation
The Marlese & Robert Gourley Children’s Fund
Hartley Family Foundation
Haverty Family Foundation
Kauffman Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
William T. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank
Kirk Foundation
John N. & Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund
R and C Charitable Foundation
Victor E. & Caroline Schutte Foundation
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, Commerce Bank, Trustee
Patrick & Janna Stueve Family Foundation
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, John Mize Jr and Bank of America, NA, Trustee
Teresa & Tom Walsh Family Foundation
Anonymous
Government
Missouri Arts Council
Missouri Department of Public Safety
Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund of the City of Kansas City, MO
Underwriters
Debby and Gary Ballard
Kim Alexis and Nikki Newton
Dr. Valerie E. Chow and Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.)
Robert and Doris Rogers
Michelle and Leonard Searcy
Dr. Rodney D. Smith and Stephenie K. Smith
Oscar and Ratana Tshibanda