Foundations that fund organizations in Hamilton, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hamilton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $137K to Hamilton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hamilton around $7,000. 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 Hamilton
- $137K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in MO
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hamilton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Rural workforce development program grant |
| The Lloyd R Wallace Charitable Foundation | Braymer, MO | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | 501c3 non-profit; Church |
| Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King Foundation | Littleton, CO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation | Provo, UT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Archery portable & paper targets |
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 Hamilton, Missouri?
The Patterson Family Foundation, The Lloyd R Wallace Charitable Foundation, Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King Foundation, Theodore & Elizabeth Schmidt Family Foundation, Mfa Oil Foundation reported grants to Hamilton 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 Hamilton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.