The Philpott Family Foundation concentrates its giving in the St. Louis area, making a small number of relatively large grants to local institutions. Its support skews toward independent K–12 education and health-related nonprofits, with repeated multi-grant relationships indicating sustained backing for a few core organizations. Grants are general operating in nature, suggesting trust in recipients' priorities rather than project-specific funding.
Concentrated, local giving: a small portfolio of 4–6 large grants totaling modest annual outlays, with repeat multi-year or multiple gifts to the same core grantees and a preference for unrestricted/general operating support.
Philpott Family Foundation Dtd 121698 gives a small set of relatively large grants, with repeated support for a few core organizations. The largest recent award in the data is $95,000 to Indian Creek School for general charitable operations, followed by $55,000 the prior year. That same pattern of repeat support appears in other parts of the portfolio, including Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation in St. Louis and Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region. The foundation’s grant list points to a mix of independent K–12 education, health-related nonprofits, and civic or community organizations, with some grants also reaching environmental, media, and advocacy groups. The recent record suggests a funder that uses general operating support rather than tightly restricted project grants. Several recipients appear more than once across 2023 and 2024, indicating sustained relationships rather than one-time awards. While many grants go to St. Louis organizations, the foundation also supports institutions outside Missouri, including schools and nonprofits in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Tennessee. Its work is regional in scope, but the grant pattern shows a clear center of gravity around a few recurring causes and organizations.
Independent education is one clear theme. Philpott Family Foundation Dtd 121698 gave $95,000 in 2024 to Indian Creek School for general charitable operations, and it also awarded $7,500 in 2024 and $7,500 in 2023 to John Burroughs School. A separate education-related grant went to City Garden Montessori School for $5,000 in 2024. Health-related giving is another recurring area. The foundation gave $46,000 in 2024 to Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation and $36,000 in 2023 for general charitable operations. It also supported reproductive and sexual health work through Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region, with grants of $30,500 in 2023 and $15,000 in 2024. Beyond those core areas, the foundation backed civic and environmental work. Trailnet received $10,000 in 2023 and $7,500 in 2024, and Forest Park Forever received $10,000 in 2024.
The grant-size profile is modest but tilted toward larger operating awards: the typical grant is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $7,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows repeat grants to the same recipients across multiple years, including several organizations that received support in both 2023 and 2024. The foundation appears to favor general charitable operations and, in at least one case, capital development for a science laboratory. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $7K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$7K
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Notable grantees: Indian Creek School, Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation, Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region
Grantmaking is regional and heavily centered on St. Louis, with 72% of grants going to recipients in Missouri. The top state by grant count is Minnesota, while the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Recent recipient cities include St Louis, Crownsville, Washington, DC, Edgewater, Nashville, and Olivette. The pattern shows a strong local core in St. Louis alongside a smaller number of out-of-state grants.
The recent grants point to independent education, health-related nonprofits, and civic or community organizations. Examples include school support, congenital and pediatric heart disease services, reproductive and sexual health services, environmental and advocacy groups, and local media and public-interest organizations.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $7,000 at the 75th percentile. That profile fits a grantmaker that often makes relatively small operating awards, while also issuing larger grants to selected recipients.
Yes. The recent record shows multiple organizations receiving support in both 2023 and 2024, including several schools and health-focused nonprofits. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts.
Most grants go to recipients in Missouri, which accounts for 72% of grants. The foundation’s top state by grant count is Minnesota, and the country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL | CROWNSVILLE, MD | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| OLLIE HINKLE HEART FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $70,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ST LOUIS REGION | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| ST LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO | ST LOUIS, MO | $22,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| HOME WORKS TEACHER HOME VISIT PROGRAM | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| ST LOUIS AREA FOODBANK | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| THE SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| BRIGHTSIDE ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| ACLU MISSOURI FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| MISSOURI ABORTION FUND | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| FOREST PARK FOREVER | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| PROUD ART STL | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| TENNGREEN LAND CONSERVANCY | NASHVILLE, TN | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| FOOD OUTREACH | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| MO COALITION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| WIKIMEDIA | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| GLOBAL CITIZEN ADVENTURE CORPS | DRESDEN, TN | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| MISSION ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| NPR-NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO | BALTIMORE, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| ONE TAIL AT A TIME | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| NOW FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN RIVERS | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| READY READERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL | CROWNSVILLE, MD | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| OLLIE HINKLE HEART FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| ACLU MISSOURI FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| TENNGREEN LAND CONSERVANCY | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| ST LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| BRIGHTSIDE ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| MISSOURI ABORTION FUND | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ST LOUIS REGION | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| HOME WORKS TEACHER HOME VISIT PROGRAM | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| NOW FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| PROUD ART STL | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| CITY ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| TRAILNET | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| NOBLE NEIGHBOR | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| REEL RECOVERY | NEEDHAM, MA | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
| THE BRIDGE STL AMERRYSTARKEY CHARITABLE ORG | OLIVETTE, MO | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS |
INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL
$125,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
ST LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
$22,500GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
ST LOUIS AREA FOODBANK
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
BRIGHTSIDE ST LOUIS
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
ACLU MISSOURI FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
MISSOURI ABORTION FUND
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
FOREST PARK FOREVER
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
PROUD ART STL
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
MO COALITION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
WIKIMEDIA
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
GLOBAL CITIZEN ADVENTURE CORPS
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
NPR-NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
CROSSROADS SCHOOL
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
NOW FOUNDATION
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
INDIAN CREEK SCHOOL
$75,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
ST LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
BRIGHTSIDE ST LOUIS
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
MISSOURI ABORTION FUND
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
NOW FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
PROUD ART STL
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
TRAILNET
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
NOBLE NEIGHBOR
$1,500GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
REEL RECOVERY
$1,500GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
THE BRIDGE STL AMERRYSTARKEY CHARITABLE ORG
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS