Foundations that fund organizations in Gainesville, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gainesville nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $8,502 to Gainesville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gainesville around $1,625. 2 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gainesville
- $8,502
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $1,625
- Based in MO
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gainesville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James 216 Ministries | Gainesville, MO | 29 | $3,252 | $70 | Yes | Electric bill; Electric; Clothes |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 2 | $3,250 | $1,625 | Yes | 5 scba bottles; Mini-pc desktop (4), hdmi adapters ( |
| Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
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 Gainesville, Missouri?
James 216 Ministries, Mfa Oil Foundation, Carl S and Barbara L Stanley 1997 Charitable reported grants to Gainesville 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 Gainesville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.