Foundations that fund organizations in St Louis, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for St Louis nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $379K to St Louis organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to St Louis around $8,151. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to St Louis
- $379K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $8,151
- Based in MI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to St Louis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William T Grant Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $261K | $66K | Yes | Cultural socialization: development and validation of an af…; Choosing opportunities: reducing racial inequality with cho…; Advancing the social and economic mobility of black male yo… |
| The Human Family Unity Foundation C/O Warady & Davis Llp | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose of organization |
| Howard H & Ivah Sawvel Hoffmeyer Charitable Trust U/A Dtd 9-20-85 | Midland, MI | 3 | $47K | $8,151 | Preselected only | Governmental; School; Church |
| Luneack Family Foundation | Alma, MI | 2 | $17K | $8,617 | Yes | Safety |
| Dierberg Family Foundation | Clayton, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | University |
| The Mercantile Bank Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 3 | $750 | $150 | Preselected only | General support; Trivia night sponsor - general support; Blues for vets sponsor - general support |
| The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Helps vets |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | We are that awards |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in St Louis, Michigan?
William T Grant Foundation Inc, The Human Family Unity Foundation C/O Warady & Davis Llp, Howard H & Ivah Sawvel Hoffmeyer Charitable Trust U/A Dtd 9-20-85, Luneack Family Foundation, Dierberg Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to St Louis organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in St Louis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.