Private foundation · EIN 22-6322826 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis M Plansoen Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $48K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$1.1M
Median grant
$48K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2025

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chapel of the Good ShepherdFlorence, MSGeneral operating$200K
FIRST Presbyterian Church of Vero BeachVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$130K
FIRST Presbyterian Church of Lake ForestLake Forest, ILGeneral operating$115K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral operating$85K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral operating$85K
Shiloh Tabernacle MinistriesSebastian, FLGeneral operating$85K
Community Church of Vero BeachVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$55K
Youth for Christ - Indian River County IncVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$50K
Senior Resource Association IncVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$50K
Indian River Hospital Foundation IncVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$45K
Ann R H Lurie Childrens Hospital ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$40K
Church of the Holy SpiritLake Forest, ILGeneral operating$35K
Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral operating$25K
Humane Society of Vero Beach FlaVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$25K
Riverside Theatre IncVero Beach, FLGeneral operating$25K
Clara Maass Medical CenterBelleville, NJGeneral operating$1,000
Memorial Hospital at EastonEaston, MDGeneral operating$1,000
Partners for Health IncMontclair, NJGeneral operating$500

By state: Florida 8 · Mississippi 1 · Illinois 3 · North Carolina 2 · Michigan 1 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Louis M Plansoen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of First Union National Bank, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Louis M Plansoen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Louis M Plansoen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 18 grants, a median of $48K.

Where does Louis M Plansoen Foundation give?

Florida (8 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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