Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson Cty, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson Cty nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $19K to Jefferson Cty organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson Cty around $4,000. 1 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 Jefferson Cty
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MO
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson Cty organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John & Mary Jane Lee Char Fdn | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Riding through adversity to victory |
| Gary G Taylor Charitable Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 3 | $3,500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 6 | $1,248 | $150 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Health - general and rehabilitative; 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 Jefferson Cty, Missouri?
John & Mary Jane Lee Char Fdn, The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation, Gary G Taylor Charitable Tr, The Pfizer Foundation Inc, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Jefferson Cty 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 Jefferson Cty. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.