Funders / Missouri
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Missouri
144 foundations have made 2,654 grants to museums and historical organizations in Missouri, with a median grant of $9,562. At least 67 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
144
Funders
2,654
Grants
$9,562
Median grant
592
Organizations in category
Missouri Humanities Council — 21 grants to 19 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,250. That is 19% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
N W Dible Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $3,000. That is 25% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Mid-America Arts Alliance — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $26,500, largest $60,000. That is 21% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $1,500, largest $10,000. That is 15% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $20,000. That is 12% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Edward F Swinney Trust — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $150,000, largest $250,000. That is 10% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Jun 30.
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $12,500, largest $100,000. That is 5% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $12,500, largest $50,000. That is 6% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications, usually due Nov 1.
Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission — 18 grants to 7 organizations, median $12,950, largest $115,000. That is 4% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc — 39 grants to 18 organizations, median $10,100, largest $1,050,000. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Missouri, out of 144 on record.
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