Foundations that fund organizations in St Louis Mo, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for St Louis Mo nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $1.0M to St Louis Mo organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to St Louis Mo around $100K. 2 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to St Louis Mo
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $100K
- Based in MO
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to St Louis Mo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghr Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $800K | $800K | Preselected only | SILQ Center |
| Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc | Elm Grove, WI | 2 | $200K | $100K | Preselected only | Scholarships; Missionary support |
| John and Alex Arnold Family | St Louis, MO | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| H Meade Summers Jr Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Restricted |
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 St Louis Mo, Missouri?
Ghr Foundation, Charles E Benidt Foundation Inc, John and Alex Arnold Family, H Meade Summers Jr Foundation reported grants to St Louis Mo 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 St Louis Mo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.