Private foundation · EIN 36-5004125 · Ballwin, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Flourish - a Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $928K total, median $25K. 45% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$928K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MO
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Louis Community FoundationSt Louis, MOTo administer charitable funds for the betterment of st. louis$325K
Beyond Housing IncSt Louis, MOTo strengthen local neighborhoods by improving and preserving housing$100K
Delmar Devine Charitable FoundationSt Louis, MOTo support other nonprofits in the st. louis region$50K
Learning Zone (real Life Colorado)Littleton, COGeneral operating support$50K
Lift for Life Academy IncSt Louis, MOTo support a local charter school for st. louis inner-city youth$50K
Tall Tales RanchHighlands Ranch, COTo provide a supportive community for people with and without disabilities$50K
Wellspring CommunityCastle Rock, COTo create a god-centered community for disabled adults to live full and satisfying lives$50K
WepowerSt Louis, MOTo empower communities to re-design education, economic, health, and justice systems$50K
Little Bit FoundationSt Louis, MOTo partner with st. louis schools to provide essetnial support with disadvantaged children$30K
Fhd Missions HondurasLagrange, KYTo advocate for the poor in honduras$25K
Global Health Connections IncDenver, COTo connect, engage, and empower individuals to improve their community$25K
Parents As TeachersSt Louis, MOTo build strong communities, thriving families, and children who are healthy$25K
Stl Children's Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOTo support st. louis children's hospital$25K
Gunnison Valley Health FoundationGunnison, COTo support the jill adam's paramedic scholarship$15K
American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup FoundationNew York, NYTo preserve and protect the natural ocean environment for the benefit of the public$10K
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CATo promote environmental sustainability$10K
Earthdance FarmsSt Louis, MOTo provide training and education about farming and gardening to youth and adults$10K
Timothy's MinistryWheaton, ILTo provide housing, food, clothing and other resources for the homeless$10K
Caregiver ClubSt Louis, MOTo improve the lives of individuals with alzheimers by supporting their caregivers$5,000
Dear Jack FoundationLittleton, COTo provide programs to adolescents and young adults with cancer$5,000
International Development EnterprisesDenver, COTo create income and livelihood opportunities for poor, rural households$5,000
Until They're HomeFort Collins, COGeneral operating support$2,500

By state: Missouri 10 · Colorado 8 · Kentucky 1 · New York 1 · California 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Flourish - a Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ballwin, Missouri, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Flourish - a Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Flourish - a Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $928K across 22 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Flourish - a Family Foundation give?

Missouri (10 grants), Colorado (8 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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