Foundations that fund organizations in Albany, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Albany nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $263K to Albany organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Albany around $12K. 3 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Albany
- $263K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in MO
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Albany organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Griffin Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $229K | $115K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Education |
| Albany R-Iii School District Foundation | Albany, MO | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | To support school projectsand programs |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer Day Project; General Operating Support |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Commercial folding tables, chairs an |
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 Albany, Missouri?
Helen Griffin Charitable Trust, Kenneth N & Rosemary B Williford Foundation, Albany R-Iii School District Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc, Mfa Oil Foundation reported grants to Albany 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 Albany. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.