Private foundation · EIN 26-3571211 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

World Wide Technology 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: 221 grants paid, $11M total, median $8,000. 71% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
221
$11M
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in MO
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 221 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish HospitalSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$608K
The MunySt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$587K
Greater St Louis Area Council BsaSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$581K
St Louis Symphony OrchestraSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$563K
Variety - the Children's CharitySt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$510K
Evolution FestivalSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Jazz St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$463K
Urban League of Metropolitan St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$422K
Areion Foundation IncGloucester, VATo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$350K
ConcordanceSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$342K
Opera Theatre of St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$300K
Slsg FoundationFenton, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$300K
Academy Museum FoundationBeverly Hills, CATo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Great Rivers Greenway FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Biblical Business Training Inc Dba BbtChesterfield, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$245K
Nurses for NewbornsSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$205K
Cardinal Ritter College PrepSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$200K
Ronald McDonald House Charities St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$200K
Gateway Arch Park FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$155K
Salem United Methodist ChurchSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$151K
CASA de SaludSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
The Sheldon Arts FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
American Cancer Society - StlSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$148K
Refuge and RestorationFlorissant, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$122K
Boys Hope Girls Hope StlSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$110K
Rick and Isabela Pina MinistriesHaymarket, VATo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$110K
The Just TrustDurham, NCTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$110K
Wendell Scott FoundationDanville, VATo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$110K
Jackie Joyner Kersee FoundationEast St Louis, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LATo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
St Patrick CenterSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
Td Jakes FoundationDallas, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
The Eagle Academy Foundation IncNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
The Salvation ArmySt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
Vision WarriorsBallwin, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
The Black RepSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$95K
Mercy Health FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$90K
Kranzberg Arts FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$80K
St Louis American FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$80K
United Way of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$77K
NafNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$75K
Urban K-LifeSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$75K
Foster and Adoptive Care CoalitionSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$70K
Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$53K
American Red Cross - DCWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$50K
Horatio Alger AssociationAlexandria, VATo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$50K
Icct at Wheaton CollegeWheaton, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$50K
St LouligansFenton, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$50K
St Louis Community FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$35K
St Louis Police FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$35K
Miriam School & Learning CenterSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$32K
Edward Jones Family YMCASt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$30K
Pedal the CauseSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$30K
Lift for Life AcademySt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$26K
Autism SpeaksRocky Hill, NJTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$25K
Diamante FIRST Tee FoundationSouthlake, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$25K
Duo DogsSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$25K
Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$25K
National Urban LeagueNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization$25K

By state: Missouri 156 · Virginia 4 · California 2 · New York 10 · Illinois 13 · Texas 6

About this foundation

World Wide Technology Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Thomas W Strunk, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 World Wide Technology 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 World Wide Technology Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $11M across 221 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does World Wide Technology Foundation give?

Missouri (156 grants), Virginia (4 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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