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the deron cherry foundation

care for kc
grant program

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a new way to support individuals and nonprofits in need

The Deron Cherry Charitable Foundation's mission is "Caring for the Kansas City community by supporting local charities". Historically, the foundation has fulfilled its mission by fundraising for and providing fiscal donations to a core group of nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City area on an annual basis.

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For over 30 years we have provided much needed funds to local charities in Greater Kansas City Community: Score 1 for Health, Camp Quality of Greater Kansas City, and Answering the Call. While the foundation will continue to support a core group of nonprofit organizations in this manner, we will expand its reach in 2026 to additional nonprofits in the Kansas City Metropolitan area through our Care for KC grant program in which nonprofit organizations may apply to receive funds.

GRANT APPLICATION

GRANT OVERVIEW

Selection Process

Local community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.

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  • The Deron Cherry Foundation board members and/or other team members will review grant requests and make initial funding recommendations on all submitted requests.

  • Organizations will be notified of any decision via email. All funding decisions are final. 

  • If an organization is approved, the non-profit will be contacted in order to schedule (subject to availability) a formal recognition event. 

Accountability Requirements

  • Submit grant requests using this online form.

  • Non-profit must be in good standing with the IRS and considered a 501(c)(3) for a minimum of 2 years.

  • Non-profit must have tax filings through the previous year.

  • Documentation showing use of money (e.g. receipts, promotion requirements) submitted to the Deron Cherry Foundation by December 20th of the following year.

  • The Deron Cherry Foundation does NOT approve grants to or for individuals, political organizations or activities, endowments, payroll, or past operating deficits.

  • 501(c)(3) organization must be within the Kansas City Metropolitan area as outlined below.

Submission Timeline

Annually August 1st through November 1st
DCCF Grant Process

2026 GRANT WINNERS

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