Foundations that fund organizations in Ava, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ava nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $53K to Ava organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ava around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ava
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MO
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ava organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation | Lexington, NC | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General fund |
| G L Connolly Foundation | Moraga, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Roman Catholic Monastery |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 3 | $4,500 | $1,500 | Yes | New steam table; Road & building signs, laptop; Banners, wagon, cash box, equip. |
| Marguerite Sours Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation | Nixa, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Mackenzie Foundation | Temple, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | aiding religious monastery |
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 Ava, Missouri?
The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation, G L Connolly Foundation, Mfa Oil Foundation, Marguerite Sours Foundation, The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Ava 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 Ava. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.