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Group of five diverse teenagers sitting outdoors on grass, laughing and talking during daylight with trees and buildings in the background.

ABOUT OUR IMPACT

Creating Lasting Impact On Our Communities

The W. Pierce Jackson Foundation is committed to investing in Kansas City organizations and initiatives that reflect Pierce's values of compassion, service, and helping others.

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OUR GIVING PHILOSOPHY

Investing In Organizations That Change Lives

The W. Pierce Jackson Foundation believes meaningful change happens when compassionate organizations are equipped with the resources they need to serve others.

Through charitable grants and community partnerships, our Foundation supports nonprofits that strengthen first responders and their families, advance suicide prevention, anti-bullying, and crisis support, provide hope through essential services for vulnerable individuals, and create lasting opportunities throughout the Kansas City community.

While the Foundation is in its early stages, our commitment remains clear: to honor Pierce's legacy by investing in organizations who create meaningful, lasting impact for individuals and families.

GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT

Street Support KC: Bringing Hope to Those Experiencing Homelessness

Street Support KC provides essential resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, housing instability, and other hardships throughout Kansas City. Through monthly outreach events, the organization also serves vulnerable youth and individuals rebuilding their lives by providing food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and a welcoming community of care.

Street Support KC exemplifies The W. Pierce Jackson Foundation's commitment to supporting organizations that improve mental health, strengthen families, assist survivors of domestic violence, and create lasting community impact.

OUR FOCUS

Where We Make An Impact

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First Responders & Families

Supporting organizations that care for those who serve and protect our communities and their families.

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Suicide Prevention, Anti-Bullying & Crisis Support

Funding programs that provide for suicide prevention, fosters empowerment and resilience, crisis intervention, healing and pathways toward recovery.

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Providing Hope & Help To The Most Vulnerable

Supporting programs that provide essential services and "boots on the ground" efforts for those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and mental health crises.

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KC Community Support

Investing in local Kansas City nonprofits addressing urgent needs and creating lasting change in the community.

Organizations We’ve Supported

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OUR FUTURE IMPACT

The Stories Are Still Being Written

The W. Pierce Jackson Foundation is preparing to expand its grantmaking efforts and establish partnerships with nonprofit organizations whose missions align with Pierce's values.

As grants are awarded, this page will serve as a place to celebrate the nonprofits we support, share stories of hope and resilience, and highlight the impact made possible through the generosity of our donors and supporters in the Kansas City area.

Help Us Create The Next Story

Every donation helps us support organizations creating hope throughout our communities.

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