Private foundation · EIN 35-6018382 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Sites Designated Charities Tr

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: 7 grants paid, $300K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$300K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Questa Foundation for Education IncFort Wayne, INGeneral operating$104K
Elca FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating$100K
Church Women United IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$42K
The Salvation Army National CorpAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$25K
Trinity English Lutheran ChurchFort Wayne, INGeneral operating$13K
World Council of ChurchesNew York, NYGeneral operating$8,340
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral operating$8,340

By state: Indiana 2 · Illinois 1 · New York 2 · Virginia 1 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

Sites Designated Charities Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1969. 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 Sites Designated Charities Tr 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 Sites Designated Charities Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Sites Designated Charities Tr give?

Indiana (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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