Foundations that fund organizations in Princeton, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Princeton nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $708K to Princeton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
58 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Princeton around $3,688. 6 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Princeton
- $708K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 58
- Typical median grant
- $3,688
- Based in MO
- 86%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Princeton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $228K | $114K | Preselected only | Rural ems program grant; Rural workforce development program grant |
| Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation Trust Southern Bank Trustee | Chillicothe, MO | 2 | $186K | $93K | Preselected only | For school scholarships |
| Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc | Princeton, MO | 48 | $178K | $3,688 | Preselected only | Financial assist for college; Financial assist for collegefinancial assist for college |
| Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust | Odessa, MO | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Gene Twyla and Allan Coon Foundation | Princeton, MO | 3 | $53K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Educational purposes; To benefit citizens of mercer county; To provide food for those in need |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Mural supplies, paint supplies |
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 Princeton, Missouri?
The Patterson Family Foundation, Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation Trust Southern Bank Trustee, Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundationinc, Robert E Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust, Gene Twyla and Allan Coon Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Princeton 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 Princeton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.