Foundations that fund organizations in Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pleasant Hill nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $37K to Pleasant Hill organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pleasant Hill around $1,545. 2 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 Pleasant Hill
- $37K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,545
- Based in MO
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pleasant Hill organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peculiar Charitable Foundation | Peculiar, MO | 4 | $18K | $3,250 | Preselected only | Support programs; School lunch program |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Community & economic development |
| The Poudre Sand Fund | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1 | $1,545 | $1,545 | Preselected only | General |
| Lamb Foundation | City of Industry, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hunt Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educational 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 Pleasant Hill, Missouri?
Peculiar Charitable Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, The Poudre Sand Fund, Lamb Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation reported grants to Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.