Foundations that fund organizations in Ferguson, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ferguson nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $66K to Ferguson organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ferguson around $4,500. 9 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ferguson
- $66K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in MO
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ferguson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trio Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Lanter Family Foundation C/O Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| The Clark-Fox Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,343 | $7,343 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Hermann Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Vatterott Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Assistance for its charitable function |
| G Andrew Franz Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bland Family Foundation Attn Ryan Easley | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Five Angels Foundation C/O Denis St John Sr | Ofallon, MO | 1 | $2,530 | $2,530 | Preselected only | Organic food education |
| Armanino Foundation | San Ramon, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Fruin - Colnon Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Raymond H & Florence Sponberg Foundation | Ballwin, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | To provide a community garden |
| Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Charitable work |
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 Ferguson, Missouri?
Trio Foundation of St Louis, The Lanter Family Foundation C/O Harrison Llp, The Clark-Fox Family Foundation, Hermann Family Foundation, Vatterott Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Ferguson 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 Ferguson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.