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Thank you for visiting the ImpactKC web site. Whether you are a member, prospective member, former grantee or a worthy organization seeking a grant, we hope to answer your questions and provide you with the information needed to continue making an impact in the Kansas City community.
Members, please click here to enter the ImpactKC Member Center.
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Who we are
ImpactKC is a group of philanthropic and civic-minded individuals dedicated to making a substantive impact to the well-being of the Kansas City metropolitan area by leveraging the strength and power of a team beyond just the sum of the individuals.
What we do
Annually each member donates $1,000. The group then receives and reviews grant applications and presentations from charitable organizations and makes collective donations that substantively impact the lives of Kansas City area residents and their communities. We also host quarterly meetings dedicated to expanding philanthropic knowledge of the membership as well as providing information on local volunteer opportunities.
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"ImpactKC has become a model for developing a new generation of philanthropists in our community, and we are proud partners with them in recruiting members, hosting educational and social events, and providing stewardship for their donations."
Laura McKnight
President and CEO
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
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| How we are organized
ImpactKC is managed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership (see the Board list at the bottom of our site). We also have three key committees (Steering & Grants, Communications & Events, and Governance & Membership) that focus on specific elements of operations. Members are encouraged to serve on the Board or any of the committees. But general participation is simple and democratic: one member = one vote. Our fund and finances are managed through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation who provides critical support allowing us to focus on making an impact.
How to Join
Membership is simply a matter of committing to donate $1,000 per year over five years. A new member is sponsored by at least two other members, and is simply approved by the Board. It's just that simple. But most importantly, we need YOU! Making a substantive impact on the Kansas City community requires an active membership. Just click the GKCCF image at the left to donate today.
What impact have we had
Since our formation in 2004, we have received and reviewed more than 300 grant applications, have heard presentations from more than 30 finalists, and have awarded grants representing more than $350,000 to the following incredible agencies:
- CASA Johnson & Wyandotte/ Jackson County CASA
- Child Protection Center
- Children's Center for the Visually Impaired
- Children's TLC
- Community LINC
- Don Bosco Community Center
- Episcopal Community Services
- Ivanhoe Neighborhood Association
- Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture
- Kansas City Hospice
- Kaw Valley Habitat for Humanity
- Literacy Kansas City
- Niles Home for Children
- Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health
- Women's Employment Network
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"The grant from ImpactKC was instrumental in creating a better place to rebuild lives and renew hope for our children and families. We are grateful for what ImpactKC is doing to increase awareness of our agency and others in Kansas City."
Valerie Nicholson-Watson
President and CEO
Niles Home for Children
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How can my organization apply for a grant
The 2009 Impact KC grant application is open now through August 4, 2009 at 5pm CDT. Please click on the link below to go to the application instructions and application:
2009 Impact KC Grant Application and Instructions
Finalists will be notified in early September and finalist presentations to the membership will be October 19, 2009. Grant award presentations will be November 5, 2009. If you have a grant question, please contact Whitney Hosty with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation at 816-627-3425 or mgray@gkccf.org, or email us at grants@impactkc.org.
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Contact Us
ImpactKC
c/o Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway, Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
info@impactkc.org
grants@impactkc.org
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Donate today
To make your donation to ImpactKC today, simply click on the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation logo to the right and follow the online donation instructions. Or, if you prefer, click on the credit card/check form or stock donation form on the right and mail your information in to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
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2009 Donation and Membership Form |
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Impact KC Board of Directors
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Richard Wetzel - President
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Cynthia Enright - Secretary/Treasurer
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Gregory T. Wolf
- Immediate Past President
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Jason Baker
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David W. Dickey
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J. Paul Fogel |
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Darin Henderson
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Jane Dickinson Kress
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Jeff Morris
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John Peryam
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Steering & Grants Committee Chairs:
Theresa Alcazar
Gayle Packer
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Founding President:
Dan Fromm |
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Copyright © 2004 - 2009 ImpactKC
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