Donor Impact

Adriana Suarez
“KC Scholars has provided me the opportunity to attend school at the university level. I am forever grateful for the opportunity.”

Trae Tucker
“My Bloch Student Ambassador Scholarship is great because it allows me to meet new and prospective students.”

Chris Liu, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor of Research
“I truly believe in the power of science, innovation, entrepreneurship, education and policy to change the world.”
About the UMKC Foundation
As the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization for the University of Missouri-Kansas City, we manage and distribute generous gifts that greatly benefit students, faculty and program efforts. These contributions have true and lasting results right here in this community, and are carried out through the three primary activities of the university: teaching, research and service.