Foundations that fund organizations in Festus, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Festus nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $1.2M to Festus organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
48 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Festus around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Festus
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 48
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MO
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Festus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Foundation | Festus, MO | 26 | $1.1M | $30K | Preselected only | Missouri amvets service foundation health and benefits fair; Brenden's friday backpacks; Dra transportation, independence support, and consumer assi… |
| Dorothy B Lucas Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Storz Charitable Trust | Festus, MO | 2 | $22K | $11K | Preselected only | Camp f, missions, community outreach; Ministry |
| Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation | Festus, MO | 3 | $17K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Cadet Thomas Surdyke Memorial Foundation | Festus, MO | 1 | $8,043 | $8,043 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Heffernan Group Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Donation; 2024 grant |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Education (k-12) |
| The E Walter Hausstette Charitable Foundation C/O Mike Moloney Big Sky | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Barton Charitable Foundation | Bellaire, MI | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustee… |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 5 | $920 | $200 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Health - general and rehabilitative; Youth development |
| Eleanor E Harter Charitable Foundn | St Louis, MO | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Food pantry support |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | 500 |
| Painters District Council 58 Painters Allied Trades for Childrens Hope (patch) | Collinsville, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Backpack for kids donation |
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 Festus, Missouri?
Jefferson Foundation, Dorothy B Lucas Charitable Trust, The Storz Charitable Trust, Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation, Cadet Thomas Surdyke Memorial Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Festus 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 Festus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.