Private foundation · EIN 41-6363938 · Ballwin, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond H & Florence L Sponberg Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $750.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $62K total, median $750. 13% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
60
$62K
Median grant
$750
Stays in MO
13%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

A letter describing organization and the purpose of the request. Contact: Sponberg Foundation, 152 Spring Oaks Drive, Ballwin, Mo, 6363942514 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSt Peter, MNTo promote liberal arts education$11K
Ica FoodshelfMinnetonka, MNTo promote justice$3,500
Trinity Lutheran ChurchSt Louis, MOTo further religious objectives and beliefs$3,000
Edina Give and GoEdina, MNTo provide support to needy students$2,000
Ready ReadersSt Louis, MOTo promote education$2,000
Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MNTo promote education$1,500
Friends of the Boundary Waters WildernessEly, MNTo preserve wildlife and the environment$1,500
Lansing Iowa Food TrustLansing, IATo provide food to the hungry and needy$1,500
St Louis Park Schools FoundationSt Louis Park, MNTo provide educational opportunities and community programming for children$1,500
All Saints Lutheran ChurchSpokane, WATo promote spiritually$1,000
Archcity DefendersSt Louis, MOTo promote justice$1,000
St Louis Park Dollars for ScholarsSt Louis Park, MNTo promote education$1,000
Dream AdaptiveWhitefish, MTTo promote education$1,000
Echo Food ShelfMankato, MNTo provide for the needy$1,000
Grace Lutheran ChurchMankato, MNTo further religious objectives and beliefs$1,000
Groveland Emergency Food ShelfMinneapolis, MNTo promote education$1,000
Kaniksu Land TrustSandpoint, IDTo promote education$1,000
St Louis County Library FoundationSt Louis, MOTo promote education$1,000
YWCA MissoulaMissoula, MTTo promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all$1,000
Gustavus Adolphus College - WomenSt Peter, MNTo promote liberal arts education$1,000
Samuel Larson Scholarship FundAnchorage, AKTo provide educational scholarhips$1,000
Train Up a ChildSt Louis, MOTo provide tutoring and educational assistance to children and adults$1,000
American Indian College FundDenver, COTo provide scholarships$1,000
Operation Food SearchSt Louis, MOTo provide food to the hungry and needy$1,000
National Lutheran ChoirEdina, MNTo provide choral music to people of diverse faiths and backgrounds$1,000
CadaMankato, MNTo promote education$750
Connections MinistryMankato, MNTo further religious objectives and beliefs$750
Crossroads Campus MinistryMankato, MNTo further religious objectives and beliefs$750
Habitat for HumanityMankato, MNTo build homes for families in need$750
Vine Faith in ActionMankato, MNTo provide assistance to people with long-term health needs$750
YWCA MankatoMankato, MNTo promote education$750
Boy Scouts of America- Twin ValleyMankato, MNTo promote education$500
Center for Action and ContemplationAlbuquerque, MNTo promote education$500
Days for Girls Twin CitiesBellingham, WADistribute hygiene kits to girls and women$500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo promote physical and mental wellbeing.$500
Friends of the Hennepin County LibraryMinneapolis, MNTo promote education$500
Gruenwald GuildLeavenworth, WATo promote the relationship between art, faith and community$500
Gustavus Adolphus College Women's BasketballSt Peter, MNTo promote college athletics$500
Gustavus Adolphus 4gSt Peter, MNTo promote education$500
Gustavus Adolphus College - MusicSt Peter, MNTo promote education and the arts$500
Guthrie Theatre FoundationMinneapolis, MNTo support the arts$500
Lutheran Disaster ReliefChicago, ILTo promote church$500
Lutheran Social ServicesSt Paul, MNTo further religious objectives and beliefs$500
Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MDTo further religious objectives and beliefs$500
Morning Star BaptistSpokane, WATo promote church and belonging$500
Mujeres in ActionSpokane, WATo promote education$500
Pen AmericaNew York, NYTo promote education$500
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaSt Louis, MOTo promote education$500
Salem Lutheran ChurchSpokane, WATo further religious objectives and beliefs$500
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALTo promote education$500
Spokane River KeepersSpokane, WATo promote education$500
Windsong SchoolSpokane, WATo promote education$500
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCTo promote nature conservation$500
YWCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNTo promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all$500
Gustavus Adolphus College - Cross CountrySt Peter, MNTo promote college athletics$500
Lutheran School of TheologyChicago, ILTo advance religion through education$500
Friends of the Market Community GardenFerguson, MOTo provide a community garden$500
Our PlaceSpokane, WATo provide food to the hungry and needy$500
Manzanita HouseSpokane, WATo provide services for immigrants and refugees$500
Thrive SpokaneSpokane, WATo provide services for immigrants and refugees$500

By state: Minnesota 28 · Missouri 8 · Washington 11 · Montana 2 · Iowa 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Raymond H & Florence L Sponberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ballwin, Missouri, administered in care of Florence Sponberg, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Raymond H & Florence L Sponberg Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter describing organization and the purpose of the request. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Raymond H & Florence L Sponberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $62K across 60 grants, a median of $750.

Where does Raymond H & Florence L Sponberg Foundation give?

Minnesota (28 grants), Missouri (8 grants), Washington (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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