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    Bellwether Foundation

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    ST LOUIS, MOWebsite3148621150

    About Bellwether Foundation

    The Bellwether Foundation concentrates big, strategic gifts to major St. Louis civic and cultural institutions that improve regional quality of life—especially in plant science and public-facing science/cultural organizations. Its giving supports both research and public access (botanical and plant science centers, the zoo), arts institutions, children's healthcare, and urban green infrastructure, typically through large institutional grants rather than many small awards.

    Focus Areas

    Plant science research and translation (Donald Danforth Plant Science Center)Public plant collections and education (Missouri Botanical Garden)Regional zoological conservation and public animal science (Saint Louis Zoo)Cultural enrichment via performing arts and library institutions (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; St. Louis Mercantile Library)Children's hospital care and pediatric health services (Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation)Urban greenways and regional park/riverfront development (Great Rivers Greenway Foundation)

    Who They Fund

    elementary and middle school students (including targeted programs for boys)

    About Bellwether Foundation

    The Bellwether Foundation’s clearest pattern is repeated seven-figure support for St. Louis institutions that connect research, public access, and civic life. In 2025, it gave $2.6 million to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to improve the human condition through plant science, following a $1 million grant in 2024 to the same center for the same purpose. The foundation also made major awards to the Saint Louis Zoo Association, including $2,858,557 in 2023 and $2,154,941 in 2024 to conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, and programs. Those gifts sit alongside large commitments to cultural and health institutions such as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. Across its recent grants, the foundation backs organizations that translate science into public benefit, support children’s health, and sustain St. Louis institutions with broad community reach.

    What Bellwether Foundation Funds

    Plant science is one of the foundation’s most visible priorities. It gave $2.6 million in 2025 to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to improve the human condition through plant science, and $1 million in 2025 to the Missouri Botanical Garden to discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment. Animal conservation is another core area: the Saint Louis Zoo Association received $2,858,557 in 2023 for animal management, research, and programs. Cultural enrichment also appears prominently. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra received $2,000,043 in 2024 to enrich people’s lives through the power of music, while the St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL received $700,000 in 2024 to make its collections available to the widest number of local and national users. Education and family services show up through grants such as City Academy and Familyforward.

    How Bellwether Foundation Gives

    Typical awards are modest to mid-sized for many grantees, with a p25 of $4,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $25,000. The recent list also shows a smaller set of much larger institutional grants, including multiple seven-figure awards. Grants recur across years for several recipients, such as the Saint Louis Zoo Association, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL, Sheldon Arts Foundation, City Academy, and Loyola Academy of St Louis. The foundation operates annual grant programs that prefer programmatic support, but also consider general operating, capital, and endowment support. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $6.7M

    Total Assets

    $79M

    Total Revenue

    $14M

    Total Expenses

    $8M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $4K and $25K, with a median of $10K.

    25th Percentile

    $4K

    Median

    $10K

    75th Percentile

    $25K

    Geographic Reach

    Local4 states funded
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    children with learning disabilities and their families
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    Giving Approach

    Highly concentrated: few, very large grants focused on anchor institutions in the St. Louis region, with repeat funding to core beneficiaries and a mix of research/capital and program support aimed at long-term institutional impact.

    Funding Style

    direct service/program deliveryresearch and knowledge disseminationpublic access to cultural and scientific collectionsprogrammatic support for education and outreach

    Notable grantees: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo Association, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation, Missouri Botanical Garden

    Topics

    animal and habitat conservation/animal managementplant science and botanical researchmusic and visual arts performance and educationK-12 education & poverty alleviation (including targeted middle-school boys programs)early childhood and family literacychildren's health and pediatric care (including vision and equipment access)community development and neighborhood services (including South Side St. Louis)

    Where Bellwether Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in Missouri: 94% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. St. Louis dominates the recent grants list, with additional recipients in Pine Lawn and University City. The pattern reflects support for organizations serving the St. Louis region rather than a broad multi-state or international footprint. Even the largest awards land in St. Louis, reinforcing the foundation’s focus on local institutions and community-serving programs.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Bellwether Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does The Bellwether Foundation support most often?

    Its recent grants center on St. Louis institutions in plant science, animal conservation, arts and culture, children’s health, education, and neighborhood services. Examples include the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo Association, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, and City Academy.

    How large are Bellwether Foundation grants typically?

    The grant-size distribution is $4,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes much larger institutional awards, including multi-million-dollar grants.

    Does The Bellwether Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    No. Its active grant programs state that they do not accept unsolicited applications. The annual cycle and subject-specific programs are designed for St. Louis-area 501(c)(3) organizations.

    What geographic area does the foundation serve?

    Its giving is local, with 94% of grants going to recipients in Missouri and all recorded recipient countries in the U.S. Recent grants are concentrated in St. Louis, with some awards in Pine Lawn and University City.

    Does the foundation support repeat grantees?

    Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years in the recent grants list, including the Saint Louis Zoo Association, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL, Sheldon Arts Foundation, City Academy, and Loyola Academy of St Louis.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENST LOUIS, MO$2,000,0002026TO DISCOVER AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTERST LOUIS, MO$1,400,0002026TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.
    CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$1,000,0002026TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.
    FOREST PARK FOREVERST LOUIS, MO$1,000,0002026TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS.
    SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$500,0002026TO ENRICH THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
    URBAN SPROUTSUNIVERSITY CITY, MO$130,0002026TO HONOR AND EMPOWER EACH YOUNG SCHOLAR TO DEVELOP INTO SOCIALLY CAPABLE, CREATIVE, AND INSPIRED CITIZENS.
    URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUISST LOUIS, MO$100,0002026TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, SOCIAL EQUALITY, & CIVIL RIGHTS.
    CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS (COCA)ST LOUIS, MO$100,0002026TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.
    UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INCST LOUIS, MO$100,0002026TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND: HELPING PEOPLE LIVE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE LIVES.
    GREEN HOUSE VENTUREST LOUIS, MO$70,0002026TO EDUCATE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN STEM, BIOSCIENCE, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, AND URBAN AGRICULTURE.
    CITY ACADEMYST LOUIS, MO$55,0002026TO OFFER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO PROMISING CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
    ST LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AT UMSLST LOUIS, MO$46,5002026TO MAKE ITS COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST NUMBER OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL USERS
    FOREST RELEAF OF MISSOURIST LOUIS, MO$30,0002026TO PROVIDE TREES FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT PLANTINGS.
    DREAM BUILDERS 4 EQUITYST LOUIS, MO$30,0002026FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH TO RECEIVE TRAINING IN REHABBING PROPERTY.
    FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INCWEST PALM BEACH, FL$10,0002026TO PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF OUR NATURAL WORLD AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
    VISITATION ACADEMYST LOUIS, MO$8,0002026TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN.
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT RIVERSST LOUIS, MO$6,0002026TO PROVIDE, PROTECT & SUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH, SERVICES, ACCESS AND RIGHTS.
    JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOLST LOUIS, MO$5,0002026TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL AND CREATIVE FULFILLMENT FOR STUDENTS.
    FLANCE EARLY LEARNING CENTERST LOUIS, MO$5,0002026TO EDUCATE AND NURTURE YOUNG CHILDREN, SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY.
    PIANOS FOR PEOPLEST LOUIS, MO$5,0002026TO PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF THE PIANO.
    SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATIONST LOUIS, MO$5,0002026TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS.
    GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATIONST LOUIS, MO$5,0002026TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
    OPERATION FOOD SEARCHST LOUIS, MO$5,0002026TO HEAL HUNGER WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROVIDE FOOD TODAY & HELP CREATE A HUNGER-FREE TOMORROW.
    SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$4,0002026TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF THE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM.
    MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOLST LOUIS, MO$3,5002026TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS.
    EYE THRIVEST LOUIS, MO$3,5002026TO GIVE CHILDREN THE ABILITY TO THRIVE THROUGH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL VISION SERVICES.
    TOWER GROVE PARK FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$3,0002026TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.
    SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$3,0002026TO SUPPORT THE SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER.
    THE CAMPBELL HOUSEST LOUIS, MO$3,0002026TO ENLIVEN THE HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS AND WESTWARD EXPANSION THROUGH THE STORY OF THE CAMPBELL FAMILY.
    SUFFIELD ACADEMYSUFFIELD, CT$2,5002026TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STRONG WORK ETHIC, RESPECT, AND COMMITMENT.
    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYST LOUIS, MO$2,5002026TO DISCOVER AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE AND THE FREEDOM OF INQUIRY THROUGH RESEARCH AND LEARNING.
    UNIVERSITY OF DENVERDENVER, CO$2,5002026TO PROMOTE LEARNING BY ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS IN ADVANCING SCHOLARLY INQUIRY.
    UNIVERSITY OF RICHMONDRICHMOND, VA$1,5002026TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND INTELLECTUALLY VIBRANT COMMUNITY.
    FOOD & FRIENDSWASHINGTON, DC$1,5002026TO PROVIDE MEALS, GROCERIES, & NUTRITION TO THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER, HIV/AIDS, & OTHER ILLNESSES.
    BREAD FOR THE CITYWASHINGTON, DC$1,5002026TO HELP LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS DEVELOP THEIR POWER TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTIONWASHINGTON, DC$1,0002026TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND LEARNING WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE OF THE SMITHSONIAN.
    MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUMST LOUIS, MO$1,0002026TO SERVE AS THE CONFLUENCE OF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE.
    SOLDIERS MEMORIAL MILITARY MUSEUMMISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETYST LOUIS, MO$1,0002026TO SERVE AS THE CONFLUENCE OF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE.
    BROOKINGS INSTITUTEWASHINGTON, DC$1,0002026TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH RESEARCH & POLICY STRATEGIES FOR A MORE PROSPEROUS & SECURE WORLD.
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTERST LOUIS, MO$2,600,0002025TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.
    CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$2,000,0002025TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.
    MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENST LOUIS, MO$1,000,0002025TO DISCOVER AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.
    ST LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AT UMSLST LOUIS, MO$300,0002025TO MAKE ITS COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST NUMBER OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL USERS.
    SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO$70,0002025TO ENRICH THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
    CITY ACADEMYST LOUIS, MO$57,5002025TO OFFER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO PROMISING CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
    LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUISST LOUIS, MO$50,0002025TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS.
    KIDS VISION FOR LIFE ST LOUISMARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO$25,0002025TO ELIMINATE POOR VISION AS A BARRIER TO LEARNING IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE HIGHER OUTCOMES.
    PIANOS FOR PEOPLEST LOUIS, MO$15,0002025TO PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF THE PIANO.
    VISITATION ACADEMYST LOUIS, MO$10,0002025TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN.
    FOREST RELEAF OF MISSOURIST LOUIS, MO$10,0002025TO PROVIDE TREES FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT PLANTINGS.

    MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

    $2,000,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO DISCOVER AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.

    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER

    $1,400,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.

    CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

    $1,000,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.

    FOREST PARK FOREVER

    $1,000,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS.

    SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION

    $500,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO ENRICH THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

    URBAN SPROUTS

    $130,000
    UNIVERSITY CITY, MO2026

    TO HONOR AND EMPOWER EACH YOUNG SCHOLAR TO DEVELOP INTO SOCIALLY CAPABLE, CREATIVE, AND INSPIRED CITIZENS.

    URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS

    $100,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, SOCIAL EQUALITY, & CIVIL RIGHTS.

    CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS (COCA)

    $100,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.

    UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC

    $100,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND: HELPING PEOPLE LIVE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE LIVES.

    GREEN HOUSE VENTURE

    $70,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO EDUCATE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN STEM, BIOSCIENCE, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, AND URBAN AGRICULTURE.

    CITY ACADEMY

    $55,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO OFFER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO PROMISING CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.

    ST LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AT UMSL

    $46,500
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO MAKE ITS COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST NUMBER OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL USERS

    FOREST RELEAF OF MISSOURI

    $30,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO PROVIDE TREES FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT PLANTINGS.

    DREAM BUILDERS 4 EQUITY

    $30,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH TO RECEIVE TRAINING IN REHABBING PROPERTY.

    FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC

    $10,000
    WEST PALM BEACH, FL2026

    TO PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF OUR NATURAL WORLD AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

    VISITATION ACADEMY

    $8,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN.

    PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT RIVERS

    $6,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO PROVIDE, PROTECT & SUPPORT REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL HEALTH, SERVICES, ACCESS AND RIGHTS.

    JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

    $5,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL AND CREATIVE FULFILLMENT FOR STUDENTS.

    FLANCE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    $5,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO EDUCATE AND NURTURE YOUNG CHILDREN, SUPPORTING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY.

    PIANOS FOR PEOPLE

    $5,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF THE PIANO.

    SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION

    $5,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS.

    GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION

    $5,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.

    OPERATION FOOD SEARCH

    $5,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO HEAL HUNGER WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROVIDE FOOD TODAY & HELP CREATE A HUNGER-FREE TOMORROW.

    SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM FOUNDATION

    $4,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF THE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM.

    MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

    $3,500
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS.

    EYE THRIVE

    $3,500
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO GIVE CHILDREN THE ABILITY TO THRIVE THROUGH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL VISION SERVICES.

    TOWER GROVE PARK FOUNDATION

    $3,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC.

    SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION

    $3,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO SUPPORT THE SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER.

    THE CAMPBELL HOUSE

    $3,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO ENLIVEN THE HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS AND WESTWARD EXPANSION THROUGH THE STORY OF THE CAMPBELL FAMILY.

    SUFFIELD ACADEMY

    $2,500
    SUFFIELD, CT2026

    TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STRONG WORK ETHIC, RESPECT, AND COMMITMENT.

    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

    $2,500
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO DISCOVER AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE AND THE FREEDOM OF INQUIRY THROUGH RESEARCH AND LEARNING.

    UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

    $2,500
    DENVER, CO2026

    TO PROMOTE LEARNING BY ENGAGING WITH STUDENTS IN ADVANCING SCHOLARLY INQUIRY.

    UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

    $1,500
    RICHMOND, VA2026

    TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING AND INTELLECTUALLY VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

    FOOD & FRIENDS

    $1,500
    WASHINGTON, DC2026

    TO PROVIDE MEALS, GROCERIES, & NUTRITION TO THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER, HIV/AIDS, & OTHER ILLNESSES.

    BREAD FOR THE CITY

    $1,500
    WASHINGTON, DC2026

    TO HELP LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS DEVELOP THEIR POWER TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

    SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

    $1,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2026

    TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND LEARNING WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE OF THE SMITHSONIAN.

    MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

    $1,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO SERVE AS THE CONFLUENCE OF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE.

    SOLDIERS MEMORIAL MILITARY MUSEUMMISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    $1,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2026

    TO SERVE AS THE CONFLUENCE OF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE.

    BROOKINGS INSTITUTE

    $1,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2026

    TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH RESEARCH & POLICY STRATEGIES FOR A MORE PROSPEROUS & SECURE WORLD.

    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER

    $2,600,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.

    CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

    $2,000,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.

    MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

    $1,000,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO DISCOVER AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.

    ST LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY AT UMSL

    $300,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO MAKE ITS COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST NUMBER OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL USERS.

    SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION

    $70,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO ENRICH THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

    CITY ACADEMY

    $57,500
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO OFFER AFFORDABLE EDUCATION TO PROMISING CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.

    LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS

    $50,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS.

    KIDS VISION FOR LIFE ST LOUIS

    $25,000
    MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO2025

    TO ELIMINATE POOR VISION AS A BARRIER TO LEARNING IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE HIGHER OUTCOMES.

    PIANOS FOR PEOPLE

    $15,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF THE PIANO.

    VISITATION ACADEMY

    $10,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN.

    FOREST RELEAF OF MISSOURI

    $10,000
    ST LOUIS, MO2025

    TO PROVIDE TREES FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT PLANTINGS.