Foundations that fund organizations in St Louis, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for St Louis nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $581K to St Louis organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to St Louis around $50K. 1 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to St Louis
- $581K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in MS
- 13%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to St Louis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3harris Foundation Inc | Melbourne, FL | 1 | $334K | $334K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Patrick F Taylor Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $85K | $85K | Yes | Other charitable purpose |
| UW Herman Frasch Fdn - Chem Rsch | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Small Business Grants |
| The Simon Family Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Trio Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Felterman Foundation | Patterson, LA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Support for charitable programs providing assistance to ind… |
| Pohlad Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | General operating support |
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, Mississippi?
L3harris Foundation Inc, Patrick F Taylor Foundation, UW Herman Frasch Fdn - Chem Rsch, Mississippi Power Foundation Inc, The Simon 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.