Foundations that fund organizations in Holden, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Holden nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $41K to Holden organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Holden around $15K. 1 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Holden
- $41K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MO
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Holden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E L Cooter Trust-5896 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Larry P O'Reilly and Family Foundation | Springfield, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Lending Help for Students Inc | Leavenworth, KS | 1 | $1,005 | $1,005 | Preselected only | Program Support |
| Otter Island Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
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 Holden, Missouri?
E L Cooter Trust-5896, Larry P O'Reilly and Family Foundation, Lending Help for Students Inc, Otter Island Foundation reported grants to Holden 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 Holden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.