OVERVIEW: The Billings, Montana-based First Interstate BancSystem Foundation supports nonprofits and public entities in communities served by First Interstate Bank. Its grantmaking spans civic and community development, arts and culture, K–12 … [Read more...] about First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
Missouri Grants
Interco Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Interco Charitable Trust is a St. Louis-area private foundation that supports a broad range of nonprofits, with especially strong giving in education and youth development, health and human services, arts and culture, ang is heavily … [Read more...] about Interco Charitable Trust
Bank of Oklahoma / BOKF Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Tulsa-based BOKF Foundation and BOK Financial support nonprofits in communities across nine states. Their giving focuses on basic needs, education, economic development and United Way organizations in markets served by BOK Financial’s … [Read more...] about Bank of Oklahoma / BOKF Foundation
John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
OVERVIEW: The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust supports arts, culture, humanities, community improvement, capacity building, education, health and human services in Missouri and Kansas. IP TAKE: This is an important Kansas City … [Read more...] about John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
Spire Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Spire Foundation supports human services, education, health, civic, community and environment in Missouri and beyond. IP TAKE: This is an accessible corporate funder that pays special attention to St. Louis but also funds programs in … [Read more...] about Spire Foundation
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Commerce Bancshares Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health, human services and civic affairs in Missouri. IP TAKE: Missouri groups in the Kansas City and St. Louis area will benefit by getting to know this low-key … [Read more...] about Commerce Bancshares Foundation
American Century Investments Foundation
OVERVIEW: The American Century Investments Foundation supports education, health, human services, animal welfare and community benefit in the Kansas City area of Missouri and Kansas. IP TAKE: This corporate funder is closely tied with the local … [Read more...] about American Century Investments Foundation
Sosland Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Sosland Foundation supports social services, Jewish issues, arts and culture, education, health and civic causes in Missouri and Kansas. IP TAKE: This is a multi-generational funder that has made grants in the Kansas City Metro for … [Read more...] about Sosland Foundation
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Caleres Cares Charitable Trust supports local community, families, human services, culture and the footwear industry in Missouri and beyond. IP TAKE: Although this is a global footwear company, it remembers its St. Louis roots and … [Read more...] about Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
Anheuser-Busch Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Anheuser-Busch Foundation supports environmental sustainability, disaster relief, veterans and military family support and education in Missouri and other places where the company operates. IP TAKE: This beer-affiliated funder is a … [Read more...] about Anheuser-Busch Foundation
Clark-Fox Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Clark-Fox Family Foundation supports K-12 education, higher education, public health, immigration, social justice and racial equity, community leadership and entrepreneurship in the St. Louis metropolitan region. IP TAKE: Although this … [Read more...] about Clark-Fox Family Foundation
Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust supports the environment, civic, community, health, human services and arts and culture in Missouri. IP TAKE: This is an accessible energy company funder that has wide-ranging interests and a … [Read more...] about Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust
Health Forward Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Health Forward Foundation supports the health safety net, healthy communities, and human services in Missouri and Kansas. IP TAKE: This is a large health legacy funder that awards sizable, local grants and features an accessible grant … [Read more...] about Health Forward Foundation
SSM Health Foundation
OVERVIEW: The SSM Health Foundation supports health, behavioral health, healthcare professional education and capital needs in the St. Louis region. IP TAKE: Unlike other types of local funders that focus on health, this foundation is well-connected … [Read more...] about SSM Health Foundation
Marillac Mission Fund
OVERVIEW: The Marillac Mission Fund supports older adults living independently, immigrants and refugees, human trafficking prevention and advocacy and coalition-building in the St. Louis area of Missouri and Illinois. IP TAKE: MMF recently redefined … [Read more...] about Marillac Mission Fund
Johnny Morris Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Johnny Morris Foundation supports conservation, wildlife, environment, disaster relief, youth services, other community needs in Missouri. IP TAKE: There are some good opportunities here to connect kids to nature and help new audiences … [Read more...] about Johnny Morris Foundation
William T. Kemper Foundation
OVERVIEW: The William T. Kemper Foundation supports education, human services, civic improvements and the arts. IP TAKE: The William T. Kemper Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers, restricting transparency about its grantmaking … [Read more...] about William T. Kemper Foundation
Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation supports children, the poor, the Episcopal Church, arts and culture, animal welfare and people who are ill or disabled in the St. Louis, Missouri area. IP TAKE: This funder has many interests … [Read more...] about Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation
Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis
OVERVIEW: The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis supports the Christian faith, congregation community engagement, Lutheran schools and organizations, foreign-born populations, justice-involved individuals and their families and older adults maintaining … [Read more...] about Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Truman Heartland Community Foundation supports arts and culture, historic preservation, adult and non-traditional education, community betterment, health, human services and wildlife conservation in Missouri. IP TAKE: Plan to attend … [Read more...] about Truman Heartland Community Foundation
St. Louis Community Foundation
OVERVIEW: The St. Louis Community Foundation supports education, healthcare, the environment, the arts, jobs skills, equity and neighborhood revitalization in the St. Louis region of Missouri. IP TAKE: SLCF is as much a community convener as a … [Read more...] about St. Louis Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports arts and culture, seniors, youth, poverty, rural needs, education, and other community needs in central and southern Missouri. IP TAKE: This large community foundation offers a wide range of … [Read more...] about Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Dana Brown Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Dana Brown Charitable Trust supports the health, education, and welfare of disadvantaged children and the health and welfare of animals in Missouri. IP TAKE: This funder is exclusive to the St. Louis metro area and has very specific … [Read more...] about Dana Brown Charitable Trust
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation supports post-secondary business and entrepreneurship education, healthcare, social services, education for low-income, underserved youth, visual and performing arts and Jewish organizations in … [Read more...] about Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Hall Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Hall Family Foundation supports early and K-12 education, higher education, children and youth, neighborhood revitalization, the arts, health, and life sciences in the Kansas City region of Missouri and Kansas. IP TAKE: The Hall Family … [Read more...] about Hall Family Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation supports quality and accessibility of the arts in the Kansas City area of Missouri and Kansas. IP TAKE: This funder focuses on Kansas City art and is a particularly accessible one to reach for local … [Read more...] about Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
Missouri Foundation for Health
OVERVIEW: The Missouri Foundation for Health supports health, childhood obesity, health insurance coverage, infant mortality, and health policy in Missouri. IP TAKE: This newer health legacy funder has quickly grown to become one of the top … [Read more...] about Missouri Foundation for Health
Missouri Arts Council
OVERVIEW: The Missouri Arts Council broadly supports writing, music, theater, dance, film, and visual arts projects within the state. IP TAKE: Artists applying to these grants will have to compete with artists from all other disciplines. Those with a … [Read more...] about Missouri Arts Council
