Foundations that fund job training and employment in Missouri
These 25 foundations made grants to job training and employment 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
- $250,000 to Connections To Success, Kansas City: Support to build capacity for marketing, strategic planning, and technology related to...
- $225,000 to National Institute for Construction Excellence, Kansas City: Support to build capacity in staffing, board leadership development, communication, and...
- $150,000 to Strategic Workforce Development Inc, Kansas City: Support to build capacity for operating systems and staffing related to workforce and...
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...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $250,000 to Missouri Jobs With Justice, Saint Louis: 81765 general operating support for missouri jobs with justice
- $133,333 to Missouri Workers Center, Saint Louis: 82344 supporting kansas city transit workers in creating public goods and winning family...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
The Francis Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Kc Common Good, Kansas City: General operating support
- $30,000 to Missouri Jobs With Justice, 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...
Victor E Speas Foundation
- $30,000 to Developing Potential Inc, Lees Summit: Health & medical intake &
- $10,000 to Rightfully Sewn Inc, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: GUIDELINES AND ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE, www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants/
Deadlines: 3/31 and 8/31
Restrictions: Restricted to charitable purposes within the state of missouri; emphasis on providing medical care for the needy & furthering medical research, particularly the causes & treatment of cancer.
Mfa Oil Foundation
- $2,000 to Crowder Industries Inc, Neosho: Forklift
- $2,000 to Nocomo Industries Inc, Maryville: Ceiling tile replacement
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.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $60,000 to Rural Community Workers Alliance, Green City: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust
- $57,495 to Nocomo Industries Inc, Maryville: Replace sprinklersystem in building
How to apply: Trust has 5 page application form to be completed and turned into trustees.
Deadlines: April 15 and october 15 of each year
Restrictions: Should be 501(c)(3) charity or equivalent
Louetta M Cowden Foundation
- $50,000 to Alphapointe, Kansas City: Comprehensive vision
How to apply: Letter of no more than 3 pages with appropriate attachments
Deadlines: No specific deadline
Restrictions: Exclusively for the furtherance and development of religious, charitable and educational purposes within the state of missouri
Umb Financial Corporation Charitable
- $50,000 to Connections To Success, Kansas City: General operating support
How to apply: Umb charitable trusts and foundation grant application available from umb associate and submitted on charitable organization's behalf.
Restrictions: To various qualified organizations for charitable, educational, scientific and religious purposes within the meaning of irc 501(c)(3) which are not private fnd in at least minimum amount required by law.
The Shumaker Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Strategic Workforce Development, 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
Ann and Carl Myers Charitable Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, Kansas City: General support
How to apply: Grant detail status, status and purpose
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
Skillbuilders Fund
- $25,000 to Rightfully Sewn, Kansas City: Fincl support of public charity
How to apply: Application should be submitted in simple letter form, not more than three pages in length and should include the following information: 1. Need of the grant 2. Purpose of the grant 3. List of the board of directors of the requesting organization 4. Other contributions 5....
Restrictions: The primary purpose of the skillbuilders fund is to provide funds to organizations, as described in sections 501c(3)(3), 170, 2055 & 2522 of the internal revenue code, that enhance the capabilities of women of all ages to realize their...
Harry L Rust & Helen M Rust Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Kc Common Good Inc, Kansas City: Kc 360 and village initiative: improving safety and providing opportunity
How to apply: Application must be submitted online. Call for guidelines.
Deadlines: Proposals must be received one month prior to foundation's meeting.
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
- $15,000 to Womens Employment Network, Kansas City: Wens signature programming and services
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states.
Dismas House of St Louis
- $10,725 to Connections To Success, St Charles: To support people living in poverty to become economically self-sufficient.
How to apply: N/a. These requests are informal and infrequent
Restrictions: The grants are generally made only to recipients in the st. Louis metropolitan area.
John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust
- $10,000 to Kc Common Good Inc, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: GUIDELINES AND ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE, www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: 3/31 and 8/31
Restrictions: Restricted to qualifying organizations in the greater kansas city, missouri & kansas city, kansas areas
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Womens Employment Network, Kansas City: Career awareness and readiness for adults
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Great Rivers Confluence Foundation
- $10,000 to Worth Industries, St Louis: Arts and culture
How to apply: A formal letter should be submitted containing the amount of the grant requested and a description of the program being funded.
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $10,000 to Joplin Workshops Inc, Joplin: 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.
Norman J Stupp Foundation
- $9,000 to Connections To Success Inc, St Charles: Pathways to success-education support for women
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.
Bluescope Foundation North America
- $7,000 to Alphapointe, Kansas City: Community - health, safety & environment
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...
Jack J Isgur Foundation
- $4,500 to Missouri State, Springfield: ScholarshipProgram
How to apply: Use foundation prepared form available on website,from above address or those provided to local schools.
Deadlines: May 15th for upcoming academic year.
Restrictions: At least junior year of college and interested in teaching in humanities.
Judson Young Memorial Educational Foundation
- $4,000 to Scenic Rivers Sheltered Industries, Salem: Charity
How to apply: Application and certificate for student loans
Deadlines: Fall term - august 22 winter term - december 22 summer term - may 22
Restrictions: Preferential treatment is given to graduates of salem high school, salem mo.
Cardinal Health Foundation
- $3,500 to Wecode Kc, Kansas City: Employee engagement\volunteer leadership grant
How to apply: Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Deadlines: None none n/a
Restrictions: The cardinal health foundation supports regional and national health care initiatives, volunteerism, and healthy and livable communities.
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $3,000 to Womens Employment Network, Kansas City: Supports financial opportunity center in their provision of financial coaching/job...
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
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