Funders / Missouri

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Missouri

115 foundations have made 2,108 grants to arts and culture organizations in Missouri, with a median grant of $12,000. At least 57 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

115

Funders

2,108

Grants

$12,000

Median grant

542

Organizations in category

  1. Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission — 72 grants to 32 organizations, median $12,000, largest $235,769. That is 14% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Mid-America Arts Alliance — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $20,575, largest $85,000. That is 21% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Theater League Inc — 9 grants to 4 organizations, median $23,500, largest $35,000. That is 12% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee — 11 grants to 7 organizations, median $18,000, largest $75,000. That is 8% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  5. The Francis Family Foundation — 11 grants to 8 organizations, median $6,000, largest $35,000. That is 5% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $6,000, largest $6,500. That is 8% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Greater St Louis Arts and Education Council — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $16,250, largest $63,000. That is 8% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $11,250, largest $150,000. That is 4% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  9. Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,350, largest $25,900. That is 4% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. St Louis Community Foundation Inc — 28 grants to 11 organizations, median $22,500, largest $125,136. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Missouri, out of 115 on record.

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