Foundations that fund organizations in Ashland, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ashland nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $38K to Ashland organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ashland around $1,900. 4 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ashland
- $38K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,900
- Based in MO
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ashland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation (formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation) | Simpsonville, KY | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Other |
| Loy Crump Martin Charitable Trust | Columbia, MO | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Maintenance and upkeep |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 2 | $3,800 | $1,900 | Yes | American flag pole; High school aed (automated external |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Focus on education damien brandow |
| The Natiello Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | 1 | $20 | $20 | Yes | To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholi… |
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 Ashland, Missouri?
The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation (formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation), Union Pacific Foundation, Loy Crump Martin Charitable Trust, Mfa Oil Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Ashland 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 Ashland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.