Foundations that fund food programs in Missouri
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $10,000 to The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri Inc, Columbia: Food bank market
- $5,000 to Operation Food Search Inc, St Louis: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $3,000 to Harvesters-the Community Food Network, Kansas City: 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)
Mfa Oil Foundation
- $3,000 to Southeast Missouri Food Bank, Sikeston: Electric pallet jack
- $2,000 to The Randolph County Fair Board Inc, Moberly: Animal wash stations - concrete pad,
- $2,000 to Callaway Cares, Fulton: Mortar and raised garden soil for re
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.
Pott Foundation
- $40,000 to Operation Food Search Inc, St Louis: General operating
- $20,000 to Food Outreach Inc, St Louis: General operating
- $10,000 to Affton Christian Food Pantry, 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)
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
- $30,000 to Harvesters-the Community Food Network, Kansas City: Feeding families initiative
- $17,500 to Cultivate Kansas City Inc, Kansas City: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $15,000 to Kanbes Markets, Kansas City: Healthy corner stores
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
- $5,000 to Food Outreach Inc, St Louis: General operating
- $5,000 to Operation Food Search, St Louis: General operating
- $2,500 to Caritas Connections Inc, 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 Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to The James Ii Project Corporation, Arnold: Human services
- $4,075 to Kanbes Markets, Kansas City: Human services
- $1,000 to Monett Community Outreach, Monett: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Edward F Swinney Trust
- $125,000 to Harvesters Community Food Network, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
- $25,000 to Hope Network of Raytown, Raytown: 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
The Lordi Marker Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Harvesters Community Food Network, Kansas City: Operations
- $10,000 to Food for Morgan County, St Versailles: Operations
How to apply: Written request outlining use of funds if received
Deadlines: By year end for grants written january 1 to december 31
Sidener Foundation
- $15,000 to Food Outreach, St Louis: Charitable
- $15,000 to Operation Food Search, St Louis: Charitable
How to apply: Letter of inquiry. Include copy of IRS Determination Letter.
Deadlines: November 1 to November 30
Restrictions: Preference is given to St. Louis area charities.
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Harrison County Food Pantry, Bethany: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Kanbes Markets, Kansas City: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
The Francis Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Harvesters-the Community Food Network, Kansas City: General operating support
- $1,000 to Kanbes Markets, 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...
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $9,969 to Operation Food Search Inc, St Louis: General purpose
- $5,000 to The Food Center, Warrensburg: General purpose
How to apply: See application forms on internal company web site
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $5,000 to Ozarks Food Harvest Inc, Springfield: Member co-op matches
- $4,600 to Harvesters-the Community Food Network, Kansas City: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
The Seidler Foundation
- $150,000 to Harvesters Community Food Network, Kansas City: General support
How to apply: Written request
Interco Charitable Trust
- $105,000 to Operation Food Search, St Louis: Exempt purpose
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The trust makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Sunnen Foundation
- $95,000 to Operation Food Search, St Louis: Community support
How to apply: Policy statements for program and guidelines for grant applications are available. Initial approach must be by letter or by a copy of the complete proposal.
Deadlines: Applications are taken throughout the year. The board generally meets once a year in the fall.
Restrictions: Refer to policy statement.
The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Operation Food Search, St Louis: General operating
How to apply: Applicants for funding must submit a complete proposal including an application form with a two-page cover letter.
Deadlines: The application deadline is june 1. Final decisions about grant awards will be made by november 30.
Restrictions: Grants are not made to charities outside the united states.
Pershing Charitable Trust
- $65,000 to Earthdance, Ferguson: General Charitable Purposes
How to apply: Written requests only
Restrictions: No restrictions
Rga Foundation
- $60,000 to Operation Food Search Inc, St Louis: Human Services
How to apply: To request support from RGA an online request form must be completed using the YourCause Grants Connect system.
Deadlines: 60 days in advance of the event
Restrictions: The only restriction is that the award must be in-line with the Foundations mission statement: The Foundation was established to engage charitable giving worldwide specifically in the cities and regions where RGA is an active member of the...
Hunt Family Foundation
- $55,000 to Harvesters - the Community Food Network, Kansas City: Poverty alleviation
How to apply: Letter outlining request, purpose, nature of organization, etc.
Schreiber Foods Foundation Inc
- $51,205 to Ozarks Food Harvest, Springfield: Program support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online. Information can be found at schreiberfoods.com.
Deadlines: The online application process is open year round, however funding is awarded only once per year. Al
Restrictions: Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a non-profit organization (exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code and not be classified as a 509(a)(3) supporting organization) or be...
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
- $50,000 to Operation Food Search Inc, St Louis: Healthy food, healthy communities renovation project
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;...
Bunge Foundation
- $50,000 to Operation Food Search, St Louis: General support
How to apply: A formal written request above $3,000 requires general manager approval. A formal written request above $10,000 requires charitable committee approval.
Deadlines: Reasonable processing time required.
Restrictions: Not for profit organizations to a nearby facility that supports education, cultural, civic, or environmental programs.
W J Brace Charitable Trust
- $40,000 to Cultivate Kansas City Inc, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Letter form of no more than 3 pages with appropriate attachments
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Restricted to charitable organizations located in the state of missouri, u.s.a. Preference will be given to (1) the education and health of children, (2) the health and care of aged persons, and
Tauck Family Foundation
- $35,000 to Cultivate Kansas City, Kansas City: Restricted grant
How to apply: See www. Tauckfamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See www. Tauckfamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See www. Tauckfamilyfoundation.org
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