Funders / Missouri

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Missouri

158 foundations have made 3,148 grants to performing arts organizations in Missouri, with a median grant of $9,375. At least 75 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

158

Funders

3,148

Grants

$9,375

Median grant

446

Organizations in category

  1. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 29 grants to 11 organizations, median $60,000, largest $350,000. That is 83% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. Theater League Inc — 49 grants to 16 organizations, median $25,000, largest $124,200. That is 67% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation — 84 grants to 18 organizations, median $50,000, largest $750,000. That is 31% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  4. Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission — 133 grants to 49 organizations, median $15,000, largest $248,114. That is 27% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee — 45 grants to 20 organizations, median $18,000, largest $200,000. That is 32% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City — 25 grants to 19 organizations, median $5,822, largest $10,382. That is 38% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Seeley Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $47,500, largest $110,000. That is 55% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Stanley J Bushman Supporting Foundation — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $10,000, largest $15,000. That is 56% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2019; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Allied Arts Council of St Joseph Missouri — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $43,162, largest $44,046. That is 40% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Greater St Louis Arts and Education Council — 15 grants to 11 organizations, median $20,000, largest $90,000. That is 31% of its Missouri giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Missouri, out of 158 on record.

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