Foundations that fund organizations in California, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for California nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $131K to California organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to California around $3,965. 3 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to California
- $131K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $3,965
- Based in MO
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to California organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Burger Memorial Foundation | California, MO | 22 | $95K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Further exempt purpose |
| Ir Tuw S L Cantley | Dallas, TX | 2 | $15K | $7,335 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Donation |
| Sylvester Feichtinger and Maria Feichtinger Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Harriet Taylor Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,965 | $3,965 | Preselected only | Support for cemetery |
| The Scallorns Family Foundation | California, MO | 2 | $1,700 | $850 | Preselected only | Religious; Religious education |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | 25 |
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 California, Missouri?
Em Burger Memorial Foundation, Ir Tuw S L Cantley, Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc, Sylvester Feichtinger and Maria Feichtinger Foundation, Harriet Taylor Charitable Trust and 3 others reported grants to California 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 California. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.