The Sunnen Foundation concentrates its giving on local community-serving organizations in the St. Louis/Missouri region, with particularly large investments in YMCA branches and reproductive health education/services. Grants are sizable and targeted, often supporting community facilities, youth programming and public education around family planning. The foundation appears to prioritize a small number of repeat, high-dollar grantees that deliver direct community impact in the region.
Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small set of repeat grantees — a few multi-hundred-thousand dollar grants rather than many small awards — with a clear local (St. Louis/Missouri) geographic focus.
Sunnen Foundation’s recent giving is defined by repeated large grants to YMCA branches and Planned Parenthood affiliates in Missouri and beyond. The biggest award in the data is $622,000 to YMCA of the Ozarks in Potosi, followed by another $318,000 grant to the same organization and a $250,000 grant to Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis. On the reproductive health side, the foundation has backed Planned Parenthood of St Louis with $325,000, $175,000, and $160,000 across recent years, along with support for Planned Parenthood - Southeast and Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. The pattern suggests a funder that favors direct-service organizations with visible local impact, especially those serving youth, families, and community needs in Missouri. Grants also reach food assistance, residential support, and community programming groups such as Operation Food Search, Ranken Jordan, Promise Community Homes (rainbow Village), L'arche St Louis, and Home Sweet Home. The foundation’s portfolio shows a mix of very large anchor grants and smaller follow-on awards, often to the same organizations over multiple years.
In community support, the foundation backed Operation Food Search with $95,000 in 2025, $30,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2023, showing repeated support for food-related direct service. It also gave $70,155 in 2025 and $55,000 in 2024 to Ranken Jordan, another recurring community-serving recipient. For housing and residential support, Sunnen Foundation gave $50,000 in 2024 and $45,000 in 2023 to Promise Community Homes (rainbow Village), and $30,000 in 2025 plus $25,000 in 2024 and 2023 to Home Sweet Home. L'arche St Louis also appears with $50,000 in 2024, $25,000 in 2025, and $25,000 in 2023. Educational support is most visible in its reproductive health work, including $60,000 to Planned Parenthood - Southeast in 2025 and $50,000 to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England in the same year.
Typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $32,500 at the 75th percentile, but the recent record also includes several six-figure awards. The foundation clearly uses repeat giving: multiple recipients appear in more than one year, including YMCA of the Ozarks, Planned Parenthood of St Louis, Operation Food Search, Ranken Jordan, Promise Community Homes (rainbow Village), L'arche St Louis, and Home Sweet Home. It is not an individual-funding vehicle and does not make program-related investments, pointing to straightforward institutional grantmaking rather than complex financing.
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$15.1M
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Most grants fall between $5K and $33K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$33K
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Notable grantees: YMCA of the Ozarks, Planned Parenthood of St. Louis, Gateway Region YMCA
Giving is heavily concentrated in Missouri, which accounts for 72% of grants. St. Louis appears repeatedly through recipients such as Operation Food Search, Casa of St Louis, and several Planned Parenthood and community-support grants. Other Missouri recipient cities include Potosi, Maryland Heights, and Brentwood. Outside Missouri, the foundation’s grants in the recent list go to Birmingham, Alabama, and New Haven, Connecticut, showing a regional base with some out-of-state support.
The recent grants show a strong emphasis on community-serving organizations, especially YMCA branches, reproductive health education and services, food assistance, and residential or housing-related support. Examples include YMCA of the Ozarks, Planned Parenthood of St Louis, Operation Food Search, Promise Community Homes (rainbow Village), and Home Sweet Home.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including YMCA of the Ozarks, Planned Parenthood of St Louis, Operation Food Search, Ranken Jordan, Promise Community Homes (rainbow Village), L'arche St Louis, and Home Sweet Home. The pattern suggests ongoing support rather than one-time awards.
The grant-size distribution centers at $5,000 for the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $32,500 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes much larger awards, including several grants above $100,000.
Most grants go to Missouri recipients, with 72% of grants in the foundation’s HQ state. St. Louis is a recurring recipient city, and other Missouri locations in the recent list include Potosi, Maryland Heights, and Brentwood.
Sunnen Foundation’s giving scope is regional. The recent grants are all to U.S. organizations, with Missouri receiving the clear majority and additional grants going to Birmingham, Alabama, and New Haven, Connecticut.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF THE OZARKS | POTOSI, MO | $336,026 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| OPERATION FOOD SEARCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $230,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $225,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| L'ARCHE ST LOUIS | BRENTWOOD, MO | $135,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| HOME SWEET HOME | BRENTWOOD, MO | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD - SOUTHEAST | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $80,056 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND | NEW HAVEN, CT | $70,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| RANKEN JORDAN | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO | $51,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| CASA OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BCI INC | ST PETERS, MO | $24,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| KIDS IN THE MIDDLE | MAPLEWOOD, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| READY READERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $15,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| ST LOUIS LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION | BALLWIN, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| WILD BIRD REHABILITATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF ST LOUIS | RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| SHERWOOD FOREST | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BURNS RECOVERED | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| NURSES FOR NEWBORNS | MAPLEWOOD, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BROOKHAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | ATLANTA, GA | $9,063 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| NATIVE PLANT TRUST | FARMINGHAM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| MIRIAM SCHOOL AND LEARNING CENTER | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| GIRLS IN THE KNOW | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| EARTH SANGHA | ANNANDALE, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| WEST HILL POND ASSOCIATION | NEW HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF THE BELLE | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY FOR CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| THE TREVOR PROJECT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| YMCA OF THE OZARKS | POTOSI, MO | $622,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $175,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| OPERATION FOOD SEARCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $95,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| RANKEN JORDAN | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO | $70,155 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD - SOUTHEAST | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $60,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND | NEW HAVEN, CT | $50,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CASA OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| HOME SWEET HOME | BRENTWOOD, MO | $30,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| L'ARCHE ST LOUIS | BRENTWOOD, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| PROMISE COMMUNITY HOMES (RAINBOW VILLAGE) | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| KIDS IN THE MIDDLE | MAPLEWOOD, MO | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| READY READERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $15,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| WYMAN | ST LOUIS, MO | $15,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BROOKHAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| HOLY TRINITY CHURCH | WEBSTER GROVES, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF ST LOUIS | RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| ST LOUIS LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION | BALLWIN, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SHERWOOD FOREST | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $6,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
| BLUE RIDGE PRISM | WHITE HALL, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
YMCA OF THE OZARKS
$336,026COMMUNITY SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - SOUTHEAST
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
RANKEN JORDAN
$51,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BCI INC
$24,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
KIDS IN THE MIDDLE
$20,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
WILD BIRD REHABILITATION
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF ST LOUIS
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BROOKHAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$9,063COMMUNITY SUPPORT
GIRLS IN THE KNOW
$5,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
EARTH SANGHA
$5,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
WEST HILL POND ASSOCIATION
$5,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION
$1,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF THE BELLE
$1,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
YMCA OF THE OZARKS
$622,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
RANKEN JORDAN
$70,155COMMUNITY SUPPORT
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - SOUTHEAST
$60,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
KIDS IN THE MIDDLE
$20,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
WYMAN
$15,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BROOKHAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF ST LOUIS
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SHERWOOD FOREST
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH
$6,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT
BLUE RIDGE PRISM
$5,000COMMUNITY SUPPORT