Foundations that fund organizations in Mount Vernon, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mount Vernon nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $63K to Mount Vernon organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mount Vernon around $500. 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 Mount Vernon
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MO
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mount Vernon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary N Moody Irr Tr Fbo R-V School | Clayton, MO | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Harold Hutchins Foundation Fund | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,098 | $2,098 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust | Arvada, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc | Poteau, OK | 1 | $255 | $255 | Preselected only | Ozark mastermind conference - catering & lodging |
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 Mount Vernon, Missouri?
Mary N Moody Irr Tr Fbo R-V School, Harold Hutchins Foundation Fund, Nichols-Richardson Foundation Trust, Tractor Supply Company Foundation, The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc reported grants to Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.