Education Foundation
We recognize innovation and excellence in education by funding grants and college scholarships and by supporting schools and school-related programs. The Education Foundation provides students and staff opportunities that are not supported by tax dollars.
Mission: Engaging our communities to support and fund extraordinary educational experiences.
Annual Report
The Education Foundation partners with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation to raise, invest, manage and distribute funds. Our work is guided and supported by a 17-member Advisory Board. For details and donors, see our most recent annual report.
Dedicated to the Mission

Midori Carpenter
North Kansas City Schools

Dr. Rochel Daniels
North Kansas City Schools

Matt Fritz
North Kansas City Schools

Sharman Blankenship
North Kansas City Schools

Emily Fundermann
Northland Health Alliance

Tammy Henderson
North Kansas City Schools

Catherine Holmes
North Kansas City Schools

Joe James
Country Club Bank

Jenny Johnston
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Holly Kaden
Community Volunteer

Julie Keilman

Sarah Lang-McKenna
Community Volunteer

Kristin Niederberger
Community Volunteer

Dr. Larry Smith
North Kansas City Schools

Dr. Rodney Smith
William Jewell College

Laura Wagner
North Kansas City Schools

Dr. Dan Wartick
Community Volunteer

Tina Williams
Federal Government
Goals and Governance
The Education Foundation maintains a formal system for raising, managing and distributing funds under the guidance of a 17-member Advisory Board.