Foundations that fund organizations in Dexter, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dexter nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $103K to Dexter organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dexter around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dexter
- $103K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MO
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dexter organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hws Charitable Foundation Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Ethelyn Thrower Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $42K | $21K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship | Sikeston, MO | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | To assist with college expenses |
| Craftsmen Cares Foundation | St Charles, MO | 5 | $3,659 | $500 | Preselected only | To provide financial aid to individuals and family members…; Coats for kids; Meal sponsor donation |
| Kathryn G Favre Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | To provide shelterand care for abusedand abandoned animals. |
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 Dexter, Missouri?
The Hws Charitable Foundation Inc, Ethelyn Thrower Charitable Trust, Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship, Craftsmen Cares Foundation, Kathryn G Favre Charitable Foundation reported grants to Dexter 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 Dexter. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.