Foundations that fund organizations in Matthews, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Matthews nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $5,575 to Matthews organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Matthews around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Matthews
- $5,575
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MO
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Matthews organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert and Anna Drury Family Foundation Trust | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donation for animal therapy |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | (4) hit air vests (safety vests) |
| Buckner Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To provide funds for organization's operations |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $75 | $75 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Matthews, Missouri?
Robert and Anna Drury Family Foundation Trust, Mfa Oil Foundation, Buckner Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation reported grants to Matthews 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 Matthews. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.