Foundations that fund education in Missouri
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- $5,000,000 to School Smart Kc Inc, Kansas City: Provide support to close the academic performance gap between students attending district...
- $4,646,698 to Ewing Marion Kauffman School Inc, Kansas City: Support for the kauffman school's continued operations and lease during the 2024-25...
- $2,896,698 to Ewing Marion Kauffman School Inc, Kansas City: Support for the kauffman school's continued operations during the 2023-24 school year to...
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...
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $16,000 to Missouri Colleges Fund Inc, Jefferson City: Scholarship/tuition assistance
- $10,000 to Umkc Foundation, Kansas City: Henry w. Bloch school of management
- $7,500 to Pivotal Point Transitional Housing Inc, St Joseph: Youth transitional housing capital campaign
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
- $500,000 to The Opportunity Trust, St Louis: Expanding quality seats in st. Louis over 3 years
- $250,000 to Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City: Annual bequest
- $250,000 to Kansas City University, Kansas City: Center for population health and equity facility renovation over 2 years
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;...
Pershing Charitable Trust
- $300,000 to Access Academies, St Louis: General Charitable Purposes
- $75,000 to City Academy, St Louis: General Charitable Purposes
- $30,000 to Marian Middle School, St Louis: General Charitable Purposes
How to apply: Written requests only
Restrictions: No restrictions
The Francis Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Minddrive Inc, Kansas City: General operating support
- $50,000 to Uncornered, Kansas City: General operating support
- $30,000 to Latinx Education Collaborative, 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...
Jordan Mary R & Ettie A Charitable
- $30,000 to Washington University, St Louis: General operating
- $30,000 to St Louis University, St Louis: General operating
- $15,000 to Central Institute for the Deaf, 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
Griffin Family Foundation Inc
- $8,000 to Columbia College, Columbia: Scholarship
- $6,000 to Central Methodist University, Fayette: Scholarship
- $5,000 to Missouri Military Academy, Mexico: Scholarship
How to apply: Contact above individual for additional information
Deadlines: Contact above individual for additional information
Restrictions: Contact above individual for additional information
Pott Foundation
- $20,000 to Ranken Technical College, St Louis: General operating
- $15,000 to St Louis County Library Foundation, St Louis: General operating
- $15,000 to Loyola Academy of St Louis, St Louis: General operating
How to apply: Please visit www.pott foundation.org for grant application form
Deadlines: Please visit www.pottfoundation.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: Organizations exempt under 501(c)(3)
James S Mcdonnell Foundation
- $565,297 to Biostl, Saint Louis: Bioscience workforce collaborative: catalyzing equitable career pathways and enhancing...
- $565,297 to Biostl, Saint Louis: Bioscience workforce collaborative: catalyzing equitable career pathways and enhancing...
- $514,985 to Biostl, Saint Louis: Biogenerator: building innovation economy leaders through the bioscience...
How to apply: Request for proposals(rfp) submission information on funding programs can be obtained at the foundation's website address: www.jsmf.org
Deadlines: See 2.b. Above and the foundation's website
Moneta Group Charitable Foundation
- $4,500 to The Next Step, St Louis: Provide assistance to individuals active in a 12-step program pursuing education
- $3,767 to Ready Readers, St Louis: Expand literacy for young children in low-income communities
- $2,000 to Folds of Honor St Louis, Chesterfield: Provide scholarships to spouses & children of fallen & disabled service members & first...
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.
Brown Dana Charitable Trust
- $53,750 to Soulard School Inc, Saint Louis: General operating
- $50,000 to Kidsmart, Bridgeton: General operating
- $45,000 to St Louis Language Immersion Schools, Saint Louis: General operating
How to apply: Please contact the above
Deadlines: Please contact the above
Restrictions: Please contact the above
Interco Charitable Trust
- $125,000 to Ranken Technical College, St Louis: Exempt purpose
- $107,000 to Washington University, St Louis: Exempt purpose
- $75,000 to City Academy, St Louis: Exempt purpose
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The trust makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, Kansas City: Support for kansas city girls prepatory academy
- $50,000 to Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City: General operating support: 2024-2025 kcai fund
- $25,000 to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, Kansas City: Event support for leading with love celebration
How to apply: Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
Norman J Stupp Foundation
- $12,500 to Marian Middle School, St Louis: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $10,000 to Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, St Louis: Help for today - hope for tomorrow scholarship program
- $10,000 to Loyola Academy of St Louis, St Louis: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
How to apply: Application is available by contacting address in 2a.
Deadlines: March 1. September 1.
Restrictions: The foundation funds only st. Louis-based initiatives. No grants to individuals or sponsorships.
The Sosland Foundation
- $156,250 to Pembroke Hill School, Kansas City: Education
- $77,500 to Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City: Cultural arts
- $62,500 to Rockhurst University, Kansas City: Education
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.
The Shumaker Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Entitled Learning, Kansas City: Operating Grant
- $25,000 to Mission Vision Project, Kansas City: Operating Grant
- $20,000 to Metropolitan Community College Foundation, 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
Virginia Thomas Charitable Trust
- $7,925 to Westminster College, Fulton: Education
- $3,650 to William Woods University, Fulton: Education
- $2,400 to Washington University, St Louis: Education
How to apply: Letter requesting funds may be submitted in any form
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Applicants from Moniteau School District
Fischer-Bauer-Knirps Foundation
- $1,000 to Ladue Education Foundation, St Louis: General support
- $1,000 to Marian Middle School, St Louis: General support
- $1,000 to City Academy, St Louis: General support
How to apply: There is no specific form. Please send tax exemption letter and most recent budget.
Monticello College Foundation
- $55,463 to Washington University, St Louis: Olin fellowships
- $45,085 to Washington University, St Louis: Olin fellowships
- $25,471 to Webster University, St Louis: Cms scholarships
How to apply: An institution or organization which is tax-exempt and is not a private foundation may apply by submitting an outline of the project ir proposes. Preferably, the outline should not be longer than two typewritten pages and should contain the following: name of institution or...
Deadlines: 9
Bluescope Foundation North America
- $10,000 to Operation Breakthrough, Kansas City: Education - youth
- $5,000 to Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City: Education - colleges & universities
- $5,000 to Artstech, Kansas City: Education - steam
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...
Mfa Oil Foundation
- $2,000 to Blackwater Pto, Blackwater: Greenhouse
- $2,000 to Pleasant View R-Vi Community Club, Trenton: New basketball uniforms for 4th-8th
- $2,000 to Homeschool Enrichment and Teaching, Columbia: Technology for high school yearbook
How to apply: See website
Deadlines: Various-see website for grant cycles
Restrictions: Grants are awarded in amounts typically not to exceed 2,000. Grants are limited to one per organization per two-year period.
Berges Family Foundation
- $250,000 to The Opportunity Trust, St Louis: General support
- $100,000 to St Louis County Library Foundation, St Louis: General support
- $100,000 to Ranken Technical College, Stlouis: General support
How to apply: Online submission at bergesfamilyfoundation.org that includes contact information, funding area, type of fund requested and a description of the requesting organization/ project.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No
John & Mary Jane Lee Char Fdn
- $20,000 to St Austin School, St Louis: General operating
- $12,000 to Academy of St Louis, Manchester: General operating
- $5,000 to Loyola Academy of St Louis, Saint Louis: General operating
How to apply: Contact the above
Deadlines: Contact the above
Restrictions: Contact the above
R A Long Foundation 600 Plaza West Bldg
- $5,000 to Operation Breakthrough, Kansas City: Organizations purpose
- $5,000 to Gordon Parks Elementary School, Kansas City: Organizations purpose
- $5,000 to Green Works in Kansas City, 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.
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation
- $3,000 to St Louis University, St Louis: Payment for educational purposes
- $3,000 to St Louis University, St Louis: Payment for educational purposes
- $3,000 to St Louis University, St Louis: Payment for educational purposes
How to apply: Letter form
Restrictions: Grants are usually made in southern california
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