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    Grants in Missouri

    4,152 foundations$5B total annual giving$15K median grant25 metro areas

    Missouri is home to 4,152 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $5B. The median grant from Missouri foundations is $15K.

    Missouri Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    4,152

    Foundations Funding Here

    10,828

    Total Annual Giving

    $5B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $155.7B

    Median Grant Size

    $15K

    Largest Foundations in Missouri

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    Greater Kansas City Community FoundationKANSAS CITY$350.3M$3.4B$348MT310Regional
    Greater HorizonsKANSAS CITY$212.2M$2.8B$602.5MT113National
    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYSAINT LOUIS$120.7M$22.3B$54KB430National
    HARVESTERS - THE COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORKKANSAS CITY$110.7M$69.9M$256KK300Regional
    Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis$100.6M$594.3M$3KY12National
    EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATIONKANSAS CITY$95M$2.5B$82KB82Regional
    GREAT JOBS KC INCKANSAS CITY$86.1M$13.5M$305KB82Regional
    ST LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK INCBRIDGETON$77.6M$57.3M$87KK31Local
    Stanley M Herzog Charitable FoundationSmithville$68.3M$285M$5KT20National
    ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCST LOUIS$63.9M$494.4M$20KT31Regional
    Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    KANSAS CITY

    Annual Giving

    $350.3M

    Total Assets

    $3.4B

    Median Grant

    $348M

    T310Regional
    Greater Horizons

    KANSAS CITY

    Annual Giving

    $212.2M

    Total Assets

    $2.8B

    Median Grant

    $602.5M

    T113National
    WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

    SAINT LOUIS

    Annual Giving

    $120.7M

    Total Assets

    $22.3B

    Median Grant

    $54K

    B430National
    HARVESTERS - THE COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK

    KANSAS CITY

    Annual Giving

    $110.7M

    Total Assets

    $69.9M

    Median Grant

    $256K

    K300Regional
    Enterprise Holdings Foundation

    Saint Louis

    Annual Giving

    $100.6M

    Total Assets

    $594.3M

    Median Grant

    $3K

    Y12National
    EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION

    KANSAS CITY

    Annual Giving

    $95M

    Total Assets

    $2.5B

    Median Grant

    $82K

    B82Regional
    GREAT JOBS KC INC

    KANSAS CITY

    Annual Giving

    $86.1M

    Total Assets

    $13.5M

    Median Grant

    $305K

    B82Regional
    ST LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK INC

    BRIDGETON

    Annual Giving

    $77.6M

    Total Assets

    $57.3M

    Median Grant

    $87K

    K31Local
    Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation

    Smithville

    Annual Giving

    $68.3M

    Total Assets

    $285M

    Median Grant

    $5K

    T20National
    ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

    ST LOUIS

    Annual Giving

    $63.9M

    Total Assets

    $494.4M

    Median Grant

    $20K

    T31Regional
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    What Gets Funded in Missouri

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    1,486$1.4B
    Education1,486 · $1.4B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    1,021$1.3B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism1,021 · $1.3B
    Human Services
    755$504.2M
    Human Services755 · $504.2M
    Health Care
    723$1.2B
    Health Care723 · $1.2B
    Religion-Related
    529$438.6M
    Religion-Related529 · $438.6M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    473$258.1M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities473 · $258.1M
    Mutual & Membership Benefit
    233$261.7M
    Mutual & Membership Benefit233 · $261.7M
    Recreation & Sports
    216$110.5M
    Recreation & Sports216 · $110.5M
    Animal-Related
    211$53.6M
    Animal-Related211 · $53.6M
    Community Improvement
    196$199.6M
    Community Improvement196 · $199.6M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(1,883)College Access(534)Healthcare(325)Youth Development(222)Food Access(177)Capacity Building(168)Research(146)Arts Culture(143)Housing(132)Emergency Assistance(123)Mental Health Services(100)Workforce Development(96)Conservation(63)Community Organizing(60)Literacy(48)Early Childhood(45)Cultural Preservation(39)Case Management(38)Advocacy(35)Disaster Relief(34)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Missouri

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    St. Louis, MO-IL2,997$2.3B$753K
    Kansas City, MO-KS757$1.9B$2.6M
    Springfield, MO210$190.5M$907K
    Columbia, MO143$67.2M$470K
    Jefferson City, MO127$110.5M$870K
    Joplin, MO-KS59$25.8M$438K
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL52$18.8M$362K
    Hannibal, MO33$4.2M$128K
    St. Joseph, MO-KS23$18M$781K
    Branson, MO22$3M$134K
    St. Louis, MO-IL
    Foundations

    2,997

    Total Giving

    $2.3B

    Avg Grant

    $753K

    Kansas City, MO-KS
    Foundations

    757

    Total Giving

    $1.9B

    Avg Grant

    $2.6M

    Springfield, MO
    Foundations

    210

    Total Giving

    $190.5M

    Avg Grant

    $907K

    Columbia, MO
    Foundations

    143

    Total Giving

    $67.2M

    Avg Grant

    $470K

    Jefferson City, MO
    Foundations

    127

    Total Giving

    $110.5M

    Avg Grant

    $870K

    Joplin, MO-KS
    Foundations

    59

    Total Giving

    $25.8M

    Avg Grant

    $438K

    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL
    Foundations

    52

    Total Giving

    $18.8M

    Avg Grant

    $362K

    Hannibal, MO
    Foundations

    33

    Total Giving

    $4.2M

    Avg Grant

    $128K

    St. Joseph, MO-KS
    Foundations

    23

    Total Giving

    $18M

    Avg Grant

    $781K

    Branson, MO
    Foundations

    22

    Total Giving

    $3M

    Avg Grant

    $134K

    Types of Foundations in Missouri

    Family Foundation
    37.8%
    2,06537.8%$809.4M
    Family Foundation2,065 (37.8%)

    $809.4M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    24.6%
    1,34124.6%$701.2M
    Independent Foundation1,341 (24.6%)

    $701.2M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    14.2%
    77514.2%$1.2B
    Operating Nonprofit775 (14.2%)

    $1.2B in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    2113.9%$99.5M
    Private Operating Foundation211 (3.9%)

    $99.5M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    2113.9%$233.1M
    Faith-Based Foundation211 (3.9%)

    $233.1M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    1963.6%$39.3M
    Service Club / Fraternal196 (3.6%)

    $39.3M in annual giving

    Other
    1232.3%$5.2M
    Other123 (2.3%)

    $5.2M in annual giving

    Other
    9.8%
    5379.8%$2B
    Other537 (9.8%)

    $2B in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in Missouri

    Median Grant Size

    $15K

    New Grantee Rate

    36%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    77%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Missouri foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 36% of Missouri foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Missouri

    How many foundations give grants in Missouri?
    There are 4,152 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Missouri and an additional 6,676 out-of-state foundations that fund Missouri-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Missouri?
    The median grant from Missouri foundations is $15K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Missouri?
    The largest foundations in Missouri by annual giving are Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Greater Horizons, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, with combined giving of $683.2M.
    What types of organizations do Missouri foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Missouri include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Missouri?
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