Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Missouri
Foundation funding in Missouri across 8 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Youth development programs — 164 funders, median grant $11,552
Performing arts organizations — 158 funders, median grant $9,375
Museums and historical organizations — 149 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 140 funders, median grant $20,000
Family services organizations — 127 funders, median grant $13,750
Affordable housing organizations — 124 funders, median grant $10,225
Arts and culture organizations — 116 funders, median grant $14,662
Animal shelters and rescues — 107 funders, median grant $4,750
Funders active across several causes
Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Theater League Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Area Resources for Community & Human Services — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: community development organizations; family services organizations.
The Greater St Louis Arts and Education Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Give Back Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: family services organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Mid-America Arts Alliance — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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