Foundations that fund organizations in Jackson, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jackson nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $571K to Jackson organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jackson around $5,000. 11 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jackson
- $571K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MO
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jackson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert and Anna Drury Family Foundation Trust | Cape Girardeau, MO | 9 | $172K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General contribution; Fundraiser; Donation for education/religious purposes |
| Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $130K | $130K | Yes | General operating/ organizational development |
| Marian Charities Inc | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Building campaign |
| Brown W Shelby & F Mildred Char Tr | St Petersburg, FL | 2 | $48K | $24K | Preselected only | General funds; Establish & maintain a |
| Hill-Snowdon Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Oreilly Automotive Foundation Inc | Springfield, MO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | The Green Bear Project |
| Tomberg Family Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | The green bear project program evaluation |
| Ethelyn Thrower Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Rhodes Foundation Inc | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Facility upgrades |
| Grace Reliant Family Foundation | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $6,180 | $6,180 | Preselected only | To spread the message of Jesus Christ to the broader audien… |
| Lan F and Irma J Coots Charitable Foundation | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provide transitional housing and other assistance to gradua… |
| Mark and Debbie Benson Family Foundation | Festus, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Jackson Jaycee Charitable Foundation Inc | Burfordville, MO | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Yes | Support services of the historical society |
| Highway Hero Honoree Scholarship | Sikeston, MO | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | To assist with college expenses |
| The Kramer Foundation | Van Buren Township, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 3 guitars, strings, and equipment |
| Abel Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General fund |
| Craftsmen Cares Foundation | St Charles, MO | 2 | $498 | $249 | Preselected only | Coats for kids; To educate the community about child abuse |
| Painters District Council 58 Painters Allied Trades for Childrens Hope (patch) | Collinsville, IL | 1 | $225 | $225 | Yes | Golf sponsorship and red and black donation |
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 Jackson, Missouri?
Robert and Anna Drury Family Foundation Trust, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated, Marian Charities Inc, Brown W Shelby & F Mildred Char Tr, Hill-Snowdon Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Jackson 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 Jackson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.