Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Missouri
These 25 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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
- $50,000 to Police Foundation of Kansas City, Kansas City: Peregrine technology acquisition
- $4,000 to The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri, Wentzville: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $2,500 to Jasper County Casa, Joplin: Light of hope
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
James S Mcdonnell Foundation
- $39,316 to Legal Services of Eastern Mo Inc, St Louis: In support of staffing, technology, initiative operations, stipends to partnering home...
- $39,316 to Legal Services of Eastern Mo Inc, St Louis: In support of staffing, technology, initiative operations, stipends to partnering home...
- $39,316 to Legal Services of Eastern Mo Inc, St Louis: In support of staffing, technology, initiative operations, stipends to partnering home...
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
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
- $25,000 to The Childrens Place Inc, Kansas City: Day treatment services program
- $20,000 to Child Protection Center Inc, Kansas City: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $15,000 to Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Kansas City: Domestic violence intervention program
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Awards are for religious, charitable, scientific, and educational purposes in the united states.
Hunt Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Child Protection Center Inc, Kansas City: Community development
- $15,502 to The Childrens Place Inc, Kansas City: Community development
How to apply: Letter outlining request, purpose, nature of organization, etc.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- $4,500 to Police Foundation of Kansas City, Kansas City: Support for police foundation of kansas city: a call for backup 2025 on february 28, 2025...
- $4,500 to Police Foundation of Kansas City, Kansas City: Support of 10th anniversary a call for backup, in kansas city, mo, on february 23, 2024....
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...
Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation
- $6,000 to Full Employment Council Inc, Kansas City: Charitable work
- $2,500 to Project Circles of Support, St Louis: Charitable Work
How to apply: Name of person completing form amount requested name of organization mailing address organization's website description of the organization's mission relationship to the organization is the organization a registered 501(c)(3)? Organization's tax id #
Deadlines: Submissions for the current month must be submitted by the 20th of that month.
Restrictions: Geographical areas to be considered include st. Louis, kansas city, and phoenix and their surrounding metropolitan areas.
The Shumaker Family Foundation
- $4,000 to Calvary Community Outreach Network, Kansas City: Operating Grant
- $1,500 to St Joseph Youth Alliance, Saint Joseph: 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
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $2,500 to Greene County 100 Club, Springfield: Matching gifts 1
- $2,500 to Greene County 100 Club, Springfield: Matching gifts 1
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Deer Creek Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Arch City Defenders, St Louis: Support litigation against abuses in the american justice system
How to apply: For program i: letter of inquiry (1) brief description of problem project seeks to address (2)objectives of project (3) specific activities planned to achieve those objectives (4) qualifications of the organization and principals to implement project, including past...
Restrictions: The guidelines established by the foundation's board of trustees normally preclude support for the following types of activities: endowment and capital campaigns
Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated
- $225,000 to Landmark Legal Foundation, Kansas City: General operating support
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $100,000 to Arch City Defenders Inc, Saint Louis: Holistic legal advocacy program, general opperating support
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Boone County Community Trust
- $38,001 to Heart of Missouri Casa, Columbia: Unrestricted
How to apply: Requests submitted in letter form detailing the specific uses or needs for the funds requested and the amount requested.
Deadlines: Prior to april 1st or september 1st
Restrictions: Contributions or grants are limited to irc 501(c)(3) organizations which wholly or chiefly benefit boone county, missouri citizens
Mccune-Brooks Health Care Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Jasper County Casa, Joplin: General
William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee
- $25,000 to Neighborhood Legal Support of Kansas City, Kansas City: Expanding successful focused community development and homelessness prevention work
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;...
The George H Nettleton Home Inc
- $25,000 to Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Kansas City: Elderly and frail services
How to apply: Letter from organization stating information and history of organization, purpose of grant and location of where money will be spent. See additional requirements at gnettleton.org.
Deadlines: Prior to october 1 of any calendar year.
Restrictions: Location limited to greater kansas city metropolitan area and services provided for elderly and/or frail.
Pott Foundation
- $20,000 to Missouri Girls Town Foundation Inc, Kingdom City: 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)
John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust
- $20,000 to Child Protection Center 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
Carrie J Loose Trust
- $20,000 to Neighborhood Legal Support of Kansas City, Kansas City: For blight remedication
How to apply: GUIDELINES AND ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE, www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: Restricted to charitable purposes in kansas city, missouri
Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Child Protection Center, Kansas City: General operating support for fy25
How to apply: Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
Ina Calkins Trust
- $15,000 to Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Kansas City: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Application information and forms are available on the following website: www.calkinsboard.org
Deadlines: Submission deadline information is available on the following website: www.calkinsboard.org
Restrictions: Grants must benefit citizens of kansas city, missouri in the areas of education, medical or welfare. See specific restrictions and requirements on the website: www.calkinsboard.org
Pharos Foundation
- $10,000 to Landmark Legal Foundation, Kansas City: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing only. Include financial information, proof of exempt organization status, and a description of how your grant would further the cause of education in the united states of america.
Deadlines: December 31
Restrictions: Education
Lotta Fund for Aiding Discharged Convicts #0710900 Nutter Mcclennen Fish
- $6,300 to Criminal Justice Ministry, St Louis: General
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Geographical restrictions
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $5,000 to Unlocked Labs, St Louis: General operating;program
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Criminal Justice Ministry, St Louis: See Attached Addendum
How to apply: See Attachment
Deadlines: September 30 of each calendar year
Restrictions: See Attachment
The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Midwestern Innocence Project Inc, Kansas City: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: ONLINE APPLICATION AT www.yipharburgfoundation.org
Restrictions: In the spirit of Yip's musical legacy, we only support musical theatre that provides a socially responsible message. Non-musical theatre programs please do not apply.
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