Beneficiaries

Kyle’s Gift is a non-profit organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to providing financial resources to programs serving the social, emotional, physical, and/or educational needs of special needs children and adults in western Missouri. We promote excellence in special needs programming and support those that are proven effective and in need of additional funding.

The Kyle’s Gift grants are awarded to established organizations assisting the special needs community by providing quality programs and opportunities. Through an annual process, organizations may apply for a one-time grant that addresses a documented need and fulfills the foundation’s mission.

Hosting our annual fundraiser, Mantels and Martinis, over the last 12 years, we have raised over $400,000 to contribute to more than 35 programs for special needs children and adults. Some of those include Special Olympics in Lee’s Summit (some of Kyle’s students, now adults, are active athletes) and Jackson County, Camp Encourage, Developing Potential, and Down Syndrome Guild.