Quick Summary
Name: The DeBruce Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $283,911 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | ~$8,872 (2023) |
| Application Method | No Public Process |
Contact Details
Website: https://debruce.org/
Phone: 816-216-1272, 816-298-6037, 816-949-8727
Address: 4520 Main Street, Suite 1500, Kansas City, MO 64111
Geographic Focus
- Kansas City, Missouri (primary local focus)
- National (operates at the national level across all 50 states)
- Recent partnerships in Indiana, Maryland, and Kansas
Funding Priorities
- Career literacy and workforce development - Central mission to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity
- Education initiatives - K-12 career exploration resources used in 1,480 school districts across all 50 states
- Workforce readiness programs - Tools and training for youth and adults preparing for careers
- Career coaching and counseling - Supporting career assessment and guidance programs
- Economic development - Initiatives that impact how people pursue careers and close workforce gaps
- Community foundations - Support to community-based organizations
- Arts, culture, and education organizations
- Domestic violence programs
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions is not publicly available. The foundation appears to focus primarily on strategic partnerships rather than open grant applications.
Application Method
The DeBruce Foundation does not appear to have a public grant application process. The foundation operates primarily through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and state agencies. They provide free career literacy tools and resources (such as the Agile Work Profiler) to partners rather than traditional grant funding. Organizations interested in partnership opportunities should contact the foundation directly.
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