Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Missouri
1,566 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Missouri, holding $19B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 26 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Holdings Foundationsince 1982 | Saint Louis, MO | $101M2 grants · 2024 | $50M | Yes | $594M |
| Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundationsince 2025 | Smithville, MO | $68M71 grants · 2024 | $6,250 | Yes | $285M |
| Patterson Family Foundationsince 2021 | Kansas City, MO | $57M262 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $1.4B |
| Crawford Taylor Foundationsince 1997 | Saint Louis, MO | $54M49 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $772M |
| Hall Family Foundationsince 2002 | Kansas City, MO | $45M1 grants · 2024 | $45M | Yes | $1.0B |
| Centene Foundationsince 2004 | Saint Louis, MO | $39M155 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $195M |
| Paula and Rodger Riney Foundationsince 2019 | Saint Louis, MO | $33M14 grants · 2024 | $1.2M | Preselected only | $56M |
| James S McDonnell Foundationsince 2003 | Saint Louis, MO | $30M82 grants · 2024 | $115K | Yes | $457M |
| Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundationsince 2012 | Kansas City, MO | $28M2 grants · 2024 | $14M | Yes | $651M |
| Alvin Goldfarb Foundationsince 1993 | Saint Louis, MO | $28M11 grants · 2025 | $38K | Preselected only | $291M |
| Robert K Johnson Foundationsince 2007 | Saint Louis, MO | $26M7 grants · 2025 | $5.0M | Preselected only | $70M |
| Edward Jones Foundationsince 2023 | Saint Louis, MO | $20M6,618 grants · 2024 | $300 | Preselected only | $139M |
| Charles K Blandin Residuary Trust 30/15962since 1976 | Saint Louis, MO | $20M1 grants · 2024 | $20M | Preselected only | $382M |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank of Kansas City N a Tsince 1989 | Kansas City, MO | $16M130 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $293M |
| Taylor Family Foundationsince 2011 | Saint Louis, MO | $14M17 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $109M |
| Boniface Foundationsince 1999 | Saint Louis, MO | $13M96 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $327M |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundationsince 1988 | Kansas City, MO | $12M189 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $278M |
| The W W Smith Charitable Trustsince 2015 | Saint Louis, MO | $12M251 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $243M |
| Maccarthy Foundationsince 2011 | Saint Louis, MO | $8.2M9 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $109M |
| Jefferson Foundationsince 2014 | Festus, MO | $7.7M219 grants · 2024 | $23K | Preselected only | $197M |
| Tw Ld McEachearnsince 1992 | Saint Louis, MO | $7.3M3 grants · 2024 | $730K | Preselected only | $136M |
| Bellwether Foundation Incsince 1985 | Saint Louis, MO | $6.7M39 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $79M |
| McDonnell Foundation Incsince 1987 | Kansas City, MO | $6.3M1 grants · 2025 | $6.3M | Preselected only | $71M |
| William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Incsince 2014 | Saint Louis, MO | $5.7M43 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $77M |
| Ten Talents Foundationsince 1996 | Saint Louis, MO | $5.6M60 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $147M |
| Eric P and Evelyn Newman Charitable Foundationsince 2013 | Saint Louis, MO | $5.2M19 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $61M |
| Pershing Charitable Trustsince 1970 | Saint Louis, MO | $5.2M83 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $88M |
| Carlos and Marguerite Mason Foundationsince 2006 | Saint Louis, MO | $5.1M10 grants · 2024 | $375K | Yes | $103M |
| The Francis Family Foundationsince 1989 | Kansas City, MO | $4.8M174 grants · 2024 | $7,750 | Yes | $93M |
| Adele Braun Charitable Foundationsince 2015 | Saint Louis, MO | $4.7M28 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Incsince 1995 | Moberly, MO | $4.6M278 grants · 2024 | $1,500 | Yes | $48M |
| Rio Vista Foundationsince 2016 | Saint Louis, MO | $4.4M11 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $58M |
| Sosland Foundationsince 1956 | Kansas City, MO | $4.3M131 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $54M |
| Jack F and Glenna Y@wylie Charitable Foundation Trustsince 2016 | Kansas City, MO | $4.2M1 grants · 2025 | $4.2M | Preselected only | $54M |
| Dennis M Jones Family Foundationsince 2000 | Saint Louis, MO | $3.8M39 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $44M |
| Robert W Plaster Foundation Incsince 1985 | Lebanon, MO | $3.8M14 grants · 2023 | $234K | Yes | $74M |
| Hill Foundationsince 1973 | Saint Louis, MO | $3.7M1 grants · 2024 | $3.7M | Yes | $46M |
| Firefly Scientists Foundationsince 2015 | Saint Louis, MO | $3.6M49 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $75M |
| Mysun Charitable Foundationsince 1969 | Clayton, MO | $3.6M1 grants · 2024 | $3.6M | Yes | $67M |
| William a Badger Foundationsince 1968 | Saint Louis, MO | $3.5M7 grants · 2024 | $175K | Preselected only | $53M |
| H & R Block Foundationsince 1974 | Kansas City, MO | $3.0M1 grants · 2024 | $3.0M | Yes | $68M |
| Edward Mallinckrodt Jr Foundationsince 1955 | Saint Louis, MO | $3.0M33 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $55M |
| Marian W Ottley U W Atlanta First Wachovia Bank Nasince 1975 | Saint Louis, MO | $2.9M59 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $51M |
| R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust & Foundationsince 1961 | Kansas City, MO | $2.9M28 grants · 2024 | $65K | Preselected only | $52M |
| Bob and Signa Hermann Foundationsince 1992 | Saint Louis, MO | $2.9M46 grants · 2024 | $4,500 | Yes | $68M |
| The@lesley a Waldheim Charitable Foundationsince 2003 | Saint Louis, MO | $2.9M1 grants · 2024 | $2.9M | Yes | $52M |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts | Kansas City, MO | $2.7M75 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $52M |
| Robert F Schumann Foundationsince 2015 | Saint Louis, MO | $2.5M72 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $47M |
| Emil Buehler Perpetual Trustsince 1987 | Saint Louis, MO | $2.5M5 grants · 2023 | $400K | Yes | $65M |
| Deer Creek Foundationsince 1964 | Saint Louis, MO | $2.4M15 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $41M |
| Hatch Foundationsince 2020 | Springfield, MO | $2.3M31 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $49M |
| William a Reed and Mary J Reed Charitable Family Foundationsince 2000 | Kansas City, MO | $1.8M4 grants · 2025 | $400K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Kc Peoples Fundsince 2024 | Kansas City, MO | $1.7M1 grants · 2025 | $1.7M | Preselected only | $49M |
| Helen Greathouse Charitable Trustsince 1997 | Saint Louis, MO | $1.5M53 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $39M |
| Gateway Foundation Trsince 2004 | Saint Louis, MO | $1.2M6 grants · 2024 | $73K | Preselected only | $83M |
| Hagan Trustsince 2008 | Columbia, MO | $964K4 grants · 2024 | $133K | Preselected only | $269M |
| Sam B Cook Foundationsince 2016 | Jefferson Cty, MO | $490K13 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $63M |
| Horizon Housing Foundationsince 2001 | Saint Louis, MO | $151K45 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $918M |
| Spectrum Cci Foundationsince 2009 | Saint Louis, MO | — | — | Preselected only | $55M |
| Egtvedt Charitable Tr Special 1since 2025 | Saint Louis, MO | — | — | Not stated | $50M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Missouri
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Missouri Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateMissouri Arts Council | Missouri Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Missouri Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateMissouri Humanities | Missouri Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Missouri?
Our directory lists 1,566 private grantmaking foundations in Missouri with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $19B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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