The Boniface Foundation concentrates its giving on large, local capital projects and facilities in the St. Louis area, with a strong emphasis on hospital infrastructure, regional cultural/ conservation attractions, and veteran support through service-dog programs. Most grants are multi-million dollar gifts directed to a small number of organizations, often repeated support for the same institutions to fund major equipment or new buildings.
Boniface Foundation’s most visible pattern is large, repeated support for St. Louis institutions that require major facilities or equipment. The biggest recent gift in the data is $6.32 million to Mercy Hospital South for women’s and children services, followed by another $2.25 million for a 3T MRI and $2 million for a stroke center biplane. That same capital-project orientation appears outside health care too: the foundation gave $3 million to the St. Louis Zoo Foundation for WildCare Park and $1.8 million to Dogs for Our Brave for a new building. These are not isolated awards. They sit within a grantmaking record that favors substantial, locally targeted commitments and often returns to the same organizations over multiple years. The foundation’s work is concentrated in St. Louis and is shaped by institutions that serve community health, neighborhood development, education, and veterans. Recent examples include support for St. Louis Community Foundation scholarships for underserved students, Beyond Housing’s Normandy community development efforts, and collaboration among veterans’ mental health organizations. The pattern suggests a funder that backs capital needs, facility expansion, and multi-organization local projects rather than diffuse statewide or national giving.
Health care and behavioral health are central to Boniface Foundation’s recent grantmaking. Mercy Hospital South received $1 million for CyberKnife in 2025, building on earlier awards for MRI and stroke equipment. Behavioral health also appears through Our Little Haven, which received $258,500 for Keystone Mental Health Services in 2025 and $200,000 for the same purpose in 2023. Education support is another clear line of giving. The foundation granted $588,000 to St. Louis Community Foundation for post-secondary scholarships for underserved students, $451,500 to Loyola Academy of St Louis for secondary education support for the underserved, and $151,250 to Cor Jesu Academy for a bridge program. It also backed Notre Dame High School with $200,000 for STEM and Incarnate Word Academy with $105,000 for rising female scholarships. Neighborhood development appears through grants to Beyond Housing for Normandy community development and to Investstl for neighborhood solidarity fund and community development efforts.
$43.7M
$327.1M
$31.1M
$46.1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $60K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$60K
About 94% of grants go to recipients in MO.
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Highly concentrated: few, very large grants (6 grants totaling ~$16.4M) with repeat funding to flagship local institutions; emphasis on capital/ facility gifts rather than many small program grants.
Notable grantees: Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis Zoo Foundation, Dogs for Our Brave
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile, though the recent record also includes several seven-figure capital grants. The foundation shows clear regranting patterns: Mercy Hospital South, Investstl, Boys Hope Girls Hope, Our Little Haven, Loyola Academy of St Louis, Marian Middle School, Access Academies, and Youth in Need all appear in more than one grant year. Boniface Foundation is a private foundation and it funds individuals. One active program, General Community Health & Education Grants, accepts unsolicited requests; the other named programs shown here do not.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local. Ninety-four percent of grants go to recipients in Missouri, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. St. Louis dominates, with frequent awards to organizations in St. Louis city; St. Charles appears as well through Youth in Need and Health Homes. Bridgeton also shows up through Boys Hope Girls Hope. The geographic footprint is tightly tied to the St. Louis region rather than a multi-state platform.
The foundation consistently supports St. Louis organizations working in health care, behavioral health, education, neighborhood development, and veterans’ services. Recent grants include major hospital equipment and facility support, scholarship funding, community development work, and a veterans collaboration focused on mental health.
Yes. The recent record shows repeated support for Mercy Hospital South, Investstl, Boys Hope Girls Hope, Our Little Haven, Loyola Academy of St Louis, Marian Middle School, Access Academies, and Youth in Need across multiple years.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes much larger capital awards in the hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars.
Yes. The General Community Health & Education Grants program accepts unsolicited requests. Other named programs in the data, including behavioral health, community well-being, education support, and veterans collaboration, are listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.
Health care is prominent, especially Mercy Hospital South and behavioral health services. Education support also appears repeatedly through scholarships, bridge programs, STEM, and secondary education support. Neighborhood development and veterans’ mental health are also visible in the recent grants and active programs.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Boniface Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations that carry out charitable or educational activities promoting individual and community health and well‑being in St. Louis City and County. Applicants are typically nonprofits, health care institutions, schools, or community organizations serving the foundation's geographic focus.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LOUIS ZOO FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000,000 | 2025 | WILDCARE PARK |
| DOGS FOR OUR BRAVE | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,800,000 | 2025 | NEW BUILDING |
| MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | CYBERKNIFE |
| BEYOND HOUSING | ST LOUIS, MO | $750,000 | 2025 | NORMANDY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $588,000 | 2025 | POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS |
| INVESTSTL | ST LOUIS, MO | $500,000 | 2025 | NEIGHBORHOOD SOLIDARITY FUND & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS |
| LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $451,500 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| HEALTH HOMES | ST CHARLES, MO | $375,000 | 2025 | WESTFLO PROJECT FOR STREET INFRASTRUCTURE |
| YOUTH IN NEED | ST CHARLES, MO | $270,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY WELL-BEING |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $260,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| OUR LITTLE HAVEN | ST LOUIS, MO | $258,500 | 2025 | KEYSTONE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
| ACCESS ACADEMIES | ST LOUIS, MO | $251,500 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| EYE THRIVE | ST LOUIS, MO | $250,000 | 2025 | MOBILE VISION CLINIC |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE | BRIDGETON, MO | $200,000 | 2025 | CO-PILOT FOR HOPE PREP ACADEMY |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $200,000 | 2025 | STEM |
| MISSOURI COLLEGE AND CAREER ATTAINMENT NETWORK | COLUMBIA, MO | $187,000 | 2025 | COLLEGE ATTAINMENT FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS |
| COR JESU ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $151,250 | 2025 | BRIDGE PROGRAM |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $105,000 | 2025 | RISING FEMALE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT | ST LOUIS, MO | $100,000 | 2025 | VETERANS COLLABORATION GRANT |
| CARDINALS CARE | ST LOUIS, MO | $75,000 | 2025 | HEALTH FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF REDBIRD ROOKIES |
| MARY GROVE | FLORISSANT, MO | $75,000 | 2025 | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES |
| DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $60,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE | ST LOUIS, MO | $60,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| ROSATI KAIN | ST LOUIS, MO | $52,500 | 2025 | RISING FEMALE SCHOLARSHIP |
| CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH | ST LOUIS, MO | $51,500 | 2025 | SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS WITHIN AREA HIGH SCHOOLS |
| QUEST SCHOLARSHIP FUND | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORING 50% OF PROGRAM FEE FOR FACES OF AMERICA QUEST SCHOLARSHIPS |
| SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING |
| ROSATI KAIN | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| DUO DOGS | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | SLU FACILITY DOG & DUO DOGS TOUCH PROGRAM |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| READY READERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | READING NEIGHBORHOOD CAPTAINS PROGRAM |
| ST LOUIS YOUTH JOBS | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAMMING CONNECTING LOW-INCOME YOUNG PEOPLE TO EMPLOYMENT |
| WYMAN | EUREKA, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | TEEN LEADERS PROGRAM |
| FAIR ST LOUIS FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | CELEBRATE ST. LOUIS |
| OPERATION FOOD SEARCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | $47,500 | 2025 | BRIDGE PROGRAM |
| NERINX HALL HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $45,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN SOCIETY | ST LOUIS, MO | $36,500 | 2025 | VETERAN COLLABORATION GRANT |
| ST JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $35,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION SOUTH | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY WELL-BEING |
| MEMORY CARE SOLUTIONS | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY WELL-BEING |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2025 | RISING FEMALE SCHOLARSHIP |
| FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $26,500 | 2025 | VETERANS COLLABORATION GRANT |
| COR JESU ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED |
| HARRIS HOUSE | ST CHARLES, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | VETERAN COLLABORATION GRANT |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED GIRL SCOUT TROOPS |
| OPERA THEATRE OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
| NEW DIMENSIONS | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | SOCCER STARTS AT HOME PROGRAM |
| ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | TRAINING, COACHING, OR CONSULTING SESSIONS FOR BLACK NON-PROFIT LEADERS |
ST LOUIS ZOO FOUNDATION
$3,000,000WILDCARE PARK
DOGS FOR OUR BRAVE
$1,800,000NEW BUILDING
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH
$1,000,000CYBERKNIFE
BEYOND HOUSING
$750,000NORMANDY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$588,000POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
INVESTSTL
$500,000NEIGHBORHOOD SOLIDARITY FUND & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS
$451,500SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
HEALTH HOMES
$375,000WESTFLO PROJECT FOR STREET INFRASTRUCTURE
YOUTH IN NEED
$270,000COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
$260,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
OUR LITTLE HAVEN
$258,500KEYSTONE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
ACCESS ACADEMIES
$251,500SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
EYE THRIVE
$250,000MOBILE VISION CLINIC
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE
$200,000CO-PILOT FOR HOPE PREP ACADEMY
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
$200,000STEM
MISSOURI COLLEGE AND CAREER ATTAINMENT NETWORK
$187,000COLLEGE ATTAINMENT FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
COR JESU ACADEMY
$151,250BRIDGE PROGRAM
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY
$105,000RISING FEMALE SCHOLARSHIPS
VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT
$100,000VETERANS COLLABORATION GRANT
CARDINALS CARE
$75,000HEALTH FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF REDBIRD ROOKIES
MARY GROVE
$75,000BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
$60,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE
$60,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
ROSATI KAIN
$52,500RISING FEMALE SCHOLARSHIP
CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
$51,500SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS WITHIN AREA HIGH SCHOOLS
QUEST SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$50,000SUPPORING 50% OF PROGRAM FEE FOR FACES OF AMERICA QUEST SCHOLARSHIPS
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
$50,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL
$50,000CAPACITY BUILDING
ROSATI KAIN
$50,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
DUO DOGS
$50,000SLU FACILITY DOG & DUO DOGS TOUCH PROGRAM
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
$50,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
READY READERS
$50,000READING NEIGHBORHOOD CAPTAINS PROGRAM
ST LOUIS YOUTH JOBS
$50,000PROGRAMMING CONNECTING LOW-INCOME YOUNG PEOPLE TO EMPLOYMENT
WYMAN
$50,000TEEN LEADERS PROGRAM
FAIR ST LOUIS FOUNDATION
$50,000CELEBRATE ST. LOUIS
OPERATION FOOD SEARCH
$50,000FOOD BANK
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
$47,500BRIDGE PROGRAM
NERINX HALL HIGH SCHOOL
$45,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN SOCIETY
$36,500VETERAN COLLABORATION GRANT
ST JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL
$35,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION SOUTH
$30,000COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
MEMORY CARE SOLUTIONS
$30,000COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
$30,000RISING FEMALE SCHOLARSHIP
FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION
$26,500VETERANS COLLABORATION GRANT
COR JESU ACADEMY
$25,000SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED
HARRIS HOUSE
$25,000VETERAN COLLABORATION GRANT
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI
$25,000SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED GIRL SCOUT TROOPS
OPERA THEATRE OF ST LOUIS
$25,000SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
NEW DIMENSIONS
$25,000SOCCER STARTS AT HOME PROGRAM
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$25,000TRAINING, COACHING, OR CONSULTING SESSIONS FOR BLACK NON-PROFIT LEADERS