Foundations that fund organizations in Gerald, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gerald nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $158K to Gerald organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gerald around $11K. 1 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gerald
- $158K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $11K
- Based in MO
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gerald organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Eleanora Unitrust-Charities | Eagan, MN | 2 | $129K | $65K | Preselected only | General operating |
| John R Sommers Irrevocable Scholarship | Creve Coeur, MO | 2 | $22K | $11K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Emmett and Oneita Pursley Charitable | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Boller Thomas Foundation of Oregon | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,185 | $1,185 | Yes | General operating |
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 Gerald, Missouri?
Boston Eleanora Unitrust-Charities, John R Sommers Irrevocable Scholarship, Emmett and Oneita Pursley Charitable, Boller Thomas Foundation of Oregon reported grants to Gerald 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 Gerald. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.