Foundations that fund organizations in West Plains, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Plains nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $152K to West Plains organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Plains around $4,450. 8 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Plains
- $152K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $4,450
- Based in MO
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Plains organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters Craft Foundation Inc | West Plains, MO | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | Helping those in need and proclaiming the gospel |
| Allen P and Josephine B Green | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $28K | $28K | Yes | Resource support for foster kids |
| The Annenberg Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Farm unfixed |
| Lelia Heuer Charitable Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Exempt Purpose |
| David Sisk Family Foundation | Bonne Terre, MO | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Donation |
| West Plains Running Club Inc | West Plains, MO | 1 | $4,450 | $4,450 | Preselected only | Promoting running |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Drone and accessories; Powermatic vacuum, shop vac, jack |
| Lois Eleanor Neff Foundation C/O Wade Stables Pc | Hannibal, MO | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 4 | $1,008 | $204 | Preselected only | Crime, legal-related; Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines; Housing, shelter |
| Se-Ma-No Electric Foundation | Mansfield, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Natalee Lawson |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | United way/red cross |
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 West Plains, Missouri?
The Masters Craft Foundation Inc, Allen P and Josephine B Green, The Annenberg Foundation, Lelia Heuer Charitable Trust, David Sisk Family Foundation and 7 others reported grants to West Plains 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 West Plains. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.