KC Chamber Foundation

The mission of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Foundation is to invest in solutions that empower current and future generations in the KC community. These solutions can lead to participation in our diverse and vibrant economy and the building of generational wealth.   

Donations to the KC Chamber Foundation are an investment in long term, intentional and sustainable community initiatives critical for the region’s continued inclusive growth and economic success for all.

   

             

The Foundation is advancing its mission through focused work on promoting health and wellness, advancing principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, developing our workforce of tomorrow, and helping communities build generational wealth.

Lives transformed through equitable opportunities

This is the vision of the KC Chamber Foundation, and why a portion of each investment package is devoted to Legacy Foundation Contribution. This contribution allows the KC Chamber Foundation to invest in long term, intentional and sustainable community improvement initiatives critical for the region’s continued inclusive growth and economic success for all.

The KC Chamber Foundation is a focused channel furthering the mission of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and its members for a Greater Kansas City.

Foundation Board

Jeff Simon, Husch Blackwell

Foundation Board Chair

Charlie Shields, University Health

Foundation Board Vice Chair

Joe Reardon, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

Foundation Secretary/Treasurer

Debby Ballard

Dr. Kimberly Beatty, Metropolitan Community College

John Bluford, Bluford Institute

LaVon Colhour, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Elizabeth Danforth, Evergy

Drew Eanes, JE Dunn Construction

Theresa Garza, Spire

Gloria Jackson-Leathers, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Macaela Stephenson, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

ACCESS TO CAPITAL
WELCOMING KC
WORLD CUP 2026
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
PROJECT LEAD