Foundations that fund organizations in Hillsboro, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hillsboro nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $1.5M to Hillsboro organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hillsboro around $3,000. 10 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hillsboro
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MO
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hillsboro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Foundation | Festus, MO | 23 | $1.2M | $28K | Preselected only | 2024 basic family needs support; Project access; Casa of jefferson county |
| Kress Jacob a Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $130K | $130K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Innovative Technology Education Fund | St Louis, MO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support of technology in education. |
| Mueth Family Foundation | Waterloo, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Spire Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | P.o. box 920 |
| Ellucian Foundation | Reston, VA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Path scholarship 2025 |
| The E Walter Hausstette Charitable Foundation C/O Mike Moloney Big Sky | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Frank S & Antoinette G Leta Family Charitable Foundation Trust | Ofallon, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To provide support to those in need |
| The Thiemann Family Foundation | Clayton, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Keybank Community Trust Ta | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Jeannine J Barrett Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustee… |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Painters District Council 58 Painters Allied Trades for Childrens Hope (patch) | Collinsville, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | 2024 holiday party donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Youth development |
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 Hillsboro, Missouri?
Jefferson Foundation, Kress Jacob a Charitable Trust, Innovative Technology Education Fund, Mueth Family Foundation, Spire Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.