Foundations that fund organizations in Herculaneum, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Herculaneum nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $148K to Herculaneum organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Herculaneum around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Herculaneum
- $148K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MO
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Herculaneum organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Foundation | Festus, MO | 5 | $115K | $10K | Preselected only | Project revive!; Community health and wellness at the buren-douglass neighbo…; Project sustainability |
| Brown Dana Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Pott Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| The Chod Family Foundation C/O Greensfelder Hemker & Gale | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support of the supplies needed for the caring transitions p… |
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 Herculaneum, Missouri?
Jefferson Foundation, Brown Dana Charitable Trust, Pott Foundation, The Chod Family Foundation C/O Greensfelder Hemker & Gale, Round Room Gives Inc reported grants to Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.