Private foundation · EIN 92-1435643 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward Jones 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: 6,618 grants paid, $20M total, median $300. 10% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6,618
$20M
Median grant
$300
Stays in MO
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$139M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 6,618 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MOHealth/human services$3.3M
Great Rivers Greenway FoundationSt Louis, MOCommunity & neighborhood development$1.8M
Inclusiv IncNew York, NYCommunity service$1.8M
Scholarship Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MTEducation$1.3M
Goalsetter FoundationBrooklyn, NYCommunity service$900K
Small Business Empowerment CenterSt Louis, MOCommunity service$850K
St Louis Community Foundation IncSt Louis, MOCommunity service$650K
Valley of the Sun United WayPheonix, AZCommunity service$606K
Saint Louis Symphony OrchestraSt Louis, MOSymphony orchestras$600K
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOEducation$500K
Neighborhood Solidarity FundSt Louis, MOCommunity service$350K
Prosperity ConnectionSt Louis, MOCommunity service$300K
Financial Health Network IncChicago, ILEducation$250K
Heartland Forward IncBentonville, ARHealth/human services$250K
The Aspen InstituteWashington, DCCommunity service$250K
Donald Danforth Plant Science CenterSt Louis, MOBiological & life sciences$215K
Mercy Health Foundation IncSt Louis, MOSingle organization support$200K
University of Missouri-St LouisSt Louis, MOSingle organization support$200K
American Red CrossWashington, DCCommunity service$175K
Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, ILDiseases, disorders, medical disciplines$153K
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisSt Louis, MOOpera$150K
St Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MOCommunity service$150K
Edward Jones Disaster Relief FundSt Louis, MOHealth/human services$136K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOYouth development$125K
Charities Aid Foundation CanadaToronto, CACommnity improvement$104K
Forest Park Forever IncSt Louis, MOEnvironmental beautification$100K
Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial BuildingSt Louis, MOHistory museums$100K
Shakespeare Festival of St LouisSt Louis, MOArts$100K
Operation Hope IncAtlanta, GAHealth/human services$80K
Focus St LouisSt Louis, MOPublic & societal benefit n.e.c.$75K
Junior Achievement of Greater St LouisChesterfield, MOInternational economic development$75K
Salvation Army Midland DivisionSt Louis, MOSalvation army$75K
World Pediatric Project - St LouisSt Louis, MOInternational, foreign affairs and national security$51K
Boys Hope Girls HopeSt Louis, MOChildren & youth services$50K
Center of Creative ArtsSt Louis, MOArts, culture and humanities$50K
Gateway Region Young Mens Christian AssociationSt Louis, MOYoung mens or womens associations$50K
Manna Food Bank IncPensacola, FLCommunity service$50K
Missouri State Parks Foundation IncColumbia, MONatural resources conservation & protection$50K
Seed Saint LouisSt Louis, MOGarden clubs$50K
Sheldon Arts FoundationSt Louis, MOPerforming arts centers$50K
St Louis Area Food Bank IncBridgeton, MOFood banks & pantries$50K
Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaSt Louis, MOScouting$43K
Girl Scouts of Eastern MissouriSt Louis, MOCommunity improvement$35K
Fathers Support Center St LouisSt Louis, MOFamily services$33K
Buddy Check 22 Veteran Suicide AwarenessBradley, ILHealth/human services$30K
Parkinsons Foundation IncNew York, NYSpecifically named diseases research$30K
Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NYCommunity service$27K
American Cancer Society - MissouriSt Louis, MOCancer$25K
Initiative for a Competitive Inner CityRoxbury, MACommunity service$25K
Operation Food Search IncSt Louis, MOFood banks & pantries$25K
Salvation Army Services IncHoffman Estates, ILSalvation army$25K
Variety the Childrens Charity of St LouisSt Louis, MOCommunity improvement$25K
Pedal the CauseSt Louis, MOHuman services - multipurpose and other$24K
Healthcare Anchor Network IncWashington, DCHealth/human services$20K
Heavens HelpersBismarck, NDReligion$20K
Hospice of Michigan IncAnn Arbor, MIHospices$20K
United Way of Greater St Louis IncSt Louis, MOFederated giving programs$20K
American Heart Association IncDallas, TXDiseases, disorders, medical disciplines$20K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNHealth - general and rehabilitative$15K
EarthdanceSt Louis, MOAgricultural programs$15K

By state: Missouri 660 · New York 193 · Montana 101 · Arizona 132 · Illinois 396 · District of Columbia 58

About this foundation

Edward Jones Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Laura B Ellenhorn, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Edward Jones 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 Edward Jones Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $20M across 6,618 grants, a median of $300.

Where does Edward Jones Foundation give?

Missouri (660 grants), New York (193 grants), Montana (101 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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