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 — 157 funders, median grant $10,499
Performing arts organizations — 149 funders, median grant $8,750
Museums and historical organizations — 144 funders, median grant $9,562
Community development organizations — 138 funders, median grant $20,000
Family services organizations — 120 funders, median grant $13,668
Arts and culture organizations — 115 funders, median grant $12,000
Affordable housing organizations — 113 funders, median grant $10,000
Animal shelters and rescues — 102 funders, median grant $3,625
Funders active across several causes
St Louis Community Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 4 of these 8 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations; arts and culture organizations; affordable housing organizations.
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc — among the top funders for 4 of these 8 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations; family services organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission — among the top funders for 3 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 8 causes: performing arts organizations; museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Area Resources for Community & Human Services — among the top funders for 3 of these 8 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations; family services 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.
Health Care Foundation of Greater KC — among the top funders for 2 of these 8 causes: community development organizations; family services organizations.
The Francis Family Foundation — 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.
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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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