Foundations that fund organizations in Desoto, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Desoto nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $313K to Desoto organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Desoto around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Desoto
- $313K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MO
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Desoto organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milfeld Family Charitable Trust | Desoto, MO | 2 | $150K | $75K | Preselected only | General religious support; To provide food |
| Jefferson Foundation | Festus, MO | 8 | $131K | $13K | Preselected only | Inclusive equipment for physical and mental disabilities; Medical equipment; Emmanuel baptist church food pantry |
| Innovative Technology Education Fund | St Louis, MO | 1 | $24K | $24K | Yes | General support of technology in education. |
| Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Robinson Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Yes | Funds to cover 13-week training, vet care, and supplies |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Painters District Council 58 Painters Allied Trades for Childrens Hope (patch) | Collinsville, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Racing donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 Desoto, Missouri?
Milfeld Family Charitable Trust, Jefferson Foundation, Innovative Technology Education Fund, Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable Foundation, Robinson Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Desoto 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 Desoto. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.