Foundations that fund arts and culture in Missouri
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Missouri in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- $550,000 to Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City: General operating support
- $500,000 to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City: General operating support for 2024-2025 season
- $350,000 to Artskc Regional Arts Council, Kansas City: General operation support for 2024-2025 fiscal year
How to apply: Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee
- $300,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: 2024/2024 season support
- $200,000 to Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc, Kansas City: 2024/2025 season support
- $200,000 to Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc, Kansas City: 2024/2025 season support
How to apply: Application must be submitted via online portal
Restrictions: Qualifying charitable organizations that are not private foundations and are engaged in supporting the arts in the greater kansas city area.
The Francis Family Foundation
- $35,000 to Youth Ambassadors, Kansas City: General operating support
- $35,000 to The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures, Kansas City: General operating support
- $30,000 to Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City: General operating support
How to apply: All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the...
Deadlines: Inquire with contact
Restrictions: Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. The director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. Awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. A department may...
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- $300,000 to Public Television 19 Inc, Kansas City: Support for three years of operating funds for kc pbs further supporting organizational...
- $250,000 to Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc, Kansas City: Support to build capacity for strategic planning and collaboration development related to...
- $250,000 to Art As Mentorship Inc, Kansas City: Support to build capacity for leadership development, strategic planning, and technology...
How to apply: Submit requests through the foundation's grant application and information portal at: https://kauffman.fluxx.io
Deadlines: Since aug 2024, proposals require deadlines, consistent info, and defined funding limits.
Restrictions: Grant amounts vary depending on the scope of the specific project and the size of the organization. Grant applicants are asked to review our strategic direction and funding guidelines. If there is a strong match, we request applicants to...
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
- $200,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: 2023/2024 season support
- $125,000 to Friends of Chamber Music, Kansas City: 2024/2025 season support
- $100,000 to Friends of Chamber Music, Kansas City: 2023/2024 season support
How to apply: We seek to support proposals which fall in the following categories: education, health & human services, civic improvements, & arts. Following are the key elements we require as a prerequisite for funding consideration: 1. Brief description of organization; 2. Summary of...
Deadlines: Deadlines are set by staff
Restrictions: The following are reasons or subject areas which will constitute rejection of proposal: 1. Inability to produce a 501(c)(3) tax determination letter; 2. The recipient is defined as a "private foundation" in section 509(a) of the irs code;...
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $5,000 to Black Leaders Advancing Community Change, Saint Louis: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $5,000 to Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, St Louis: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $2,500 to Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, St Louis: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $135,000 to Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc, Kansas City: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $100,000 to Repertory Theatre of St Louis the, St Louis: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $90,000 to Kansas City Ballet Association Inc, Kansas City: General operating support for dance productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
- $25,000 to Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, Kansas City: Aileycamp
- $20,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: Youth education and community engagement programs
- $15,000 to Kansas City Ballet Association, Kansas City: Reach out and dance (r.o.a.d.)
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states.
Jordan Mary R & Ettie A Charitable
- $80,000 to Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, St Louis: General operating
- $30,000 to Friends of Kwmu Inc, St Louis: General operating
- $25,000 to Sheldon Arts Foundation, St Louis: General operating
How to apply: Letter of inquiry
Restrictions: The income of the trust is payable to charitable & eleemosynary institutions located in the state of missouri
The Sosland Foundation
- $52,500 to Union Station Kansas City, Kansas City: Cultural arts
- $26,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: Cultural arts
- $16,500 to Friends of Chamber Music, Kansas City: Cultural arts
How to apply: Applications should be in written form to provide: a clear description of the project, background on the proposing organization, a budget outlining how the funds will be spent and over what period of time, a list of other possible sources of funding, and a copy of the most...
Restrictions: Awards will generally be made in excess of $1,000. Grants to organizations within the jewish community are to be at 50% of the total awards each year. Preference is given to organizations within the kansas city metropolitan area.
Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc
- $31,000 to Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Kansas City: Arts
- $21,000 to Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City: Arts
- $16,000 to Kansas City Actors Theatre, Kansas City: Arts
How to apply: Written requests including descriptions of charitable function and other supporting documentation.
Deadlines: November 1 of each year
Brown Dana Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to St Louis Regional Public Media, St Louis: General operating
- $30,000 to St Louis Shakespeare Festival, Saint Louis: General operating
- $25,000 to The Sheldon Arts Foundation, Saint Louis: General operating
How to apply: Please contact the above
Deadlines: Please contact the above
Restrictions: Please contact the above
Bluescope Foundation North America
- $6,500 to Robidoux Resident Theatre, St Joseph: Arts
- $5,000 to Youth Ambassadors Inc, Kansas City: Education - youth
- $5,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: Arts
How to apply: Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the...
Restrictions: Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for...
R A Long Foundation 600 Plaza West Bldg
- $4,000 to Folly Theater, Kansas City: Organizations purpose
- $4,000 to Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Kansas City: Organizations purpose
- $4,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: Organizations purpose
How to apply: In writing. See attached guidelines.
Deadlines: March 15 for june meeting. September 15 for december meeting.
Restrictions: See attachment.
Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation
- $15,000 to Kirkwood Historical Society, Kirkwood: Mudd's Grove Porch Restoration
- $10,000 to The Magic House, Saint Louis: Free Field Trips to Underserved Schools
- $10,000 to Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, Saint Louis: General Operating Support
How to apply: Submit cover letter summarizing the application with a copy of 501(c) tax letter, financial statement and board of directors.
Deadlines: November 1st
Moneta Group Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to The Magic House, St Louis: Provide hands-on learning experiences to children
- $2,000 to Kuchipudi Art Academy Inc, St Louis: Inspire appreciation for the classical indian dance
- $2,000 to St Louis Shakespeare, St Louis: Foster community & joy across st. Louis thru shakespearean tradition of art for all
How to apply: There is a standard request for distributions that can be provided upon request.
Restrictions: No outside grant requests will be solicited, only moneta group employees may submit requests.
Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable
- $15,000 to Mid-America Arts Alliance, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
- $15,000 to Mesner Puppet Theater, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
- $10,000 to Kansas City Ballet Association, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Letter format
Deadlines: Various times during the year
Restrictions: Only to organizations described in sections 170 (c) and 2055 of the internal revenue code
Graybar Foundation
- $15,000 to The Magic House, Saint Louis: The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the...
- $2,500 to St Louis Regional Public Media, Saint Louis: The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the...
- $2,500 to St Louis Shakespeare Festival, Saint Louis: The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the...
How to apply: On letterhead: background of organizations purpose of grant proposed budget list of other funding.
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: Social welfare or performing acts where company has presence. Must be tax exempt under irs 501c3.
The Shumaker Family Foundation
- $14,000 to Base Academy of Music, Kansas City: Operating Grant
- $10,000 to Creative Emajinations, Kansas City: Operating Grant
- $10,000 to Providence School of Arts, Kansas City: Operating Grant
How to apply: Grant application form and information required is provided on the website www.shumakerfamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See website
Restrictions: See website
The Seidler Foundation
- $25,000 to Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City: General support
- $10,000 to Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, Kansas City: General support
- $5,000 to Charlotte Street Foundation, Kansas City: General support
How to apply: Written request
Ross Family Foundation
- $15,000 to St Louis Art Museum Foundation, St Louis: Beaux arts renewal
- $15,000 to Greater St Louis Honor Flight, St Louis: General purpose
- $2,000 to Hope Creates, St Louis: General purpose
How to apply: No specific form
Miller-Mellor Association
- $3,000 to Bach Aria Soloists, Kansas City: Educational, cultural & other organizations (see attached statement)
- $3,000 to Kansas City Baroque Consortium, Kansas City: Educational, cultural & other organizations (see attached statement)
- $2,000 to Te Deum, Kansas City: Educational, cultural & other organizations (see attached statement)
How to apply: No particular form is required
Edward F Swinney Trust
- $250,000 to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
- $150,000 to Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc, Kansas City: Restoration of the carriage
- $15,000 to The Rabbit Hole Kc, N Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: GUIDELINES & ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE, www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: 6/30
Restrictions: Restricted to the furtherance & development of public charitable and public educational purposes in the state of missouri
Harry Wilson Loose Trust
- $65,000 to Nelson Gallery Foundation, Kansas City: Support access programs
- $40,000 to Nelson Gallery Foundation, Kansas City: For museum learning &
- $40,000 to Union Station Kansas City Inc, Kansas City: Mobile platform - living
How to apply: VIEW GUIDELINES FOR GRANT SEEKERS AT WWW.GKCCF.ORG - GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION www.growyourgiving.org - Resources - Grant Opportunities
Deadlines: View guidelines for grant seekers at www.gkccf.org
Restrictions: Restricted to charitable purposes in kansas city, missouri
Pershing Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to St Louis Shakespeare Festival, St Louis: General Charitable Purposes
- $35,000 to Radio Arts Foundation, St Louis: General Charitable Purposes
- $30,000 to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, St Louis: General Charitable Purposes
How to apply: Written requests only
Restrictions: No restrictions
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