Past Grant Recipients

2022 – $30,000 Hillcrest Transitional Housing
2022 – $18,000 Mothers Refuge
2021 – $30,000 Drumm Foundation
2021 – $20,000 Pro Deo
2020 – $30,000 Restoration House KC
2020 – $18,500 Veronica’s Voice
2020 – $18,500 Lion’s Beauty Queens
2019 – $30,000 Zero Reasons Why/ReDiscover
2019 – $19,000 Speak Up
2018 – $30,000 In the Name of Grace
2018 – $22,000 Peace Partnership
2017 – $30,000 Mother’s Refuge & $16,000 Rachel House
2016 – $30,000 Community Service League
2015 – $30,000 Pro Deo
2014 – $22,000 Midwest Foster Care & Adoption
2013 – $20,000 ReDiscover
2012 – $21,000 St. Mary’s Manor
2011 – $21,000 Drumm Farm
2010 – $25,000 Hillcrest Transitional Housing

who we are

A Philanthropic Group … we are comprised of Eastern Jackson County residents who seek to transform lives in our community through high-impact and lifelong giving.

what we do

An Elegantly Simple Concept … we combine annual donations from our members and give large grants to local worthy causes. By pooling our resources to create one large gift, we can make a greater impact.

Our 2023 Grant Focus: Adoption & Foster Care

how we do it

Our Membership … is open to all women who desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to make our community a better place to live. Members are requested to vote annually and donate $302.50 per year.

how to join

The Eastland Community Foundation … we are a fund of the Eastland Community Foundation. Join online here.

To pay by check, make check out to Eastland Giving Circle and mail to: Eastland Giving Circle c/o Greater KC Community Foundation, 1055 Broadway Blvd, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105.

board

Jeannie Barnard, Kim Carlson, Carla Griffin, Robyn Mahoney, Laura Maxwell, Sara McCambridge, Beth O’Shaughnessy, Cindy Sickendick, Karla Williams

contact us

Contact us with your questions, ideas, or thoughts at eastlandgivingcircle@gmail.com.