Data / Foundation grants / Arts, culture and humanities / Missouri
Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Missouri: 418 foundations, $47.6 million in grants
418 private foundations paid 1,488 grants totaling $47,617,404 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Missouri, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Berges Family Foundation, with $4,100,000 in 2 grants.
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- Cause
- Arts, culture and humanities
- Recipients in
- Missouri
- Foundations
- 418
- Grants
- 1,488
- Total granted
- $47,617,404
Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Missouri
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 418 are listed.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berges Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $4,100,000 | $4,000,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 58 | $4,005,421 | $550,000 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kranzberg Family Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 16 | $3,085,152 | $3,020,000 | Kranzberg Arts Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Crawford Taylor Foundation | St Louis, MO | 7 | $2,645,000 | $1,540,000 | Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Annual fund - support | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Religion & cultural inst initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Kansas City, MO | 21 | $2,360,742 | $500,000 | Counterpublic | Counterpublic 2026: international institute focus area | apps.irs.gov |
| World Wide Technology Foundation | St Louis, MO | 6 | $2,055,000 | $562,500 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 26 | $1,943,274 | $300,000 | Public Television 19 Inc | Support for three years of operating funds for kc pbs further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12212 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | Kansas City, MO | 43 | $1,938,500 | $300,000 | Kansas City Symphony | 2024/2024 season support | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | 8 | $1,595,380 | $500,000 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Art & culture | apps.irs.gov |
| Living Legacy Foundation | Franklin, TN | 1 | $1,308,748 | $1,308,748 | Cityserve International | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 38 | $995,382 | $600,000 | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | Symphony orchestras | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $750,000 | $750,000 | Community Capital Fund | To support historic preservation, exhibition design, and construction of a sponsored project | apps.irs.gov |
| Preston M Green Charitable Foundation | Clayton, MO | 1 | $700,000 | $700,000 | Winter Opera St Louis | Capital campaign for new building named preston green winter opera st. louis arts center | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 11 | $675,000 | $145,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Centene Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $613,500 | $600,000 | The Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Second century capital campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearst Foundation | New York, NY | 4 | $575,000 | $175,000 | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | To support education programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bellwether Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $509,000 | $500,000 | Sheldon Arts Foundation | To enrich the st. louis region with a wide range of music, visual arts and educational programs. | apps.irs.gov |
| Bebe & Crosby Kemper Foundation 10016600 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $500,000 | $500,000 | Kansas City Symphony | 2024-2025 season | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward F Swinney Trust | Dallas, TX | 3 | $425,000 | $250,000 | National World War I Museum & Memorial | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Renee C Crowell Fbo Nelson Gallery | Dallas, TX | 1 | $419,925 | $419,925 | William Rockhill Nelson Trust | Support nelson gallery | apps.irs.gov |
| John N & Marilyn P McConnell Charitable Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $404,852 | $404,852 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Maintain budget/musical education | apps.irs.gov |
| G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund | Stilwell, KS | 6 | $377,915 | $261,915 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Arts, culture & humanities | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $326,200 | $101,200 | Charlotte Street Foundation | Warhol re-granting initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| The Francis Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 29 | $322,000 | $35,000 | The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Trio Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | 15 | $315,000 | $25,000 | Cinema St Louis | Capital grant for purchase of hi pointe theater | apps.irs.gov |
| Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | Kansas City, MO | 7 | $305,000 | $100,000 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| James S McDonnell Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $303,500 | $303,500 | Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building | For exhibit gallery renovation and exhibit endowment. | apps.irs.gov |
| Brown Dana Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 7 | $293,000 | $200,000 | The Sheldon Arts Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $270,000 | $145,000 | The Magic House | For general charitable purposes of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Engelhardt Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250,756 | $250,756 | Sheldon Arts Foundation | To provide music education | apps.irs.gov |
| The Seeley Foundation | Chicago, IL | 5 | $250,000 | $100,000 | Kansas City Ballet Assoc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Pershing Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 5 | $235,500 | $60,500 | Upstream Theater | General purpose funds | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | Mission Woods, KS | 6 | $224,500 | $120,000 | National World War I Museum and Memorial | To support educational programs for youth. | apps.irs.gov |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 | Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc | To provide general operating support. | apps.irs.gov |
| Teiger Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $200,000 | $150,000 | Contemporary Art Museum of St Louis | Program support. | apps.irs.gov |
| Ross Family Foundation | Clayton, MO | 5 | $179,000 | $145,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | Chicago, IL | 3 | $166,000 | $75,000 | Laumeier Sculpture Park | Arts education | apps.irs.gov |
| Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $163,043 | $163,043 | Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation | Contribution of outboard motors | apps.irs.gov |
| Mt Tabor Charitable Foundation | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 | James Reynolds House Foundation | Historic education/preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| Strive Fund | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $153,333 | $83,333 | Counterpublic | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation To Promote Open Society | New York, NY | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Investigative Reporters & Editors Inc | To support lux magazine to benefit the general public by promoting debates and education around progressive problems | apps.irs.gov |
| Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 | Kansas City, MO | 5 | $141,700 | $50,000 | Art As Mentorship | 2024 rebel song amerikana | apps.irs.gov |
| The Esr Pulitzer Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $130,024 | $130,024 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Copaken Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 11 | $125,800 | $55,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Maccarthy Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $125,000 | $100,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Annual fund - support | apps.irs.gov |
| R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust 10023600 | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $125,000 | $100,000 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City | 2024-2025 season | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sosland Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 7 | $125,000 | $52,500 | Union Station Kansas City | Cultural arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Louetta M Cowden Foundation | Dallas, TX | 3 | $120,000 | $55,000 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Museum school & community | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $119,000 | $119,000 | Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation | Collective Annual Grants | apps.irs.gov |
| Gertrude & William Bernoudy FND | Po Box Chicag, IL | 5 | $115,000 | $50,000 | St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | Cinema St Louis | General endowment | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearthland Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 | St Louis Artworks | Arts education | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane M and Bruce P Robert Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 5 | $109,150 | $102,750 | Repertory Theatre of St Louis | General contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Buckner Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 5 | $107,000 | $50,000 | Saline County Historical Society | To provide funds for organization's operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Oppenstein Brothers Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 8 | $105,500 | $25,000 | Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey | Aileycamp | apps.irs.gov |
| Arcus Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc | Support for taboom medias cross-sector religion and media stakeholder engagement and documentation project. | apps.irs.gov |
| Ia Lenoir Charitable Trust | Boca Grande, FL | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Inasmuch Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Investigative Reporters and Editors | General operating ($200,000; 2-year grant) | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerome & Nancy Kalishman Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | Charitable contribution501(c)(3) organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Jordan Mary R & Ettie A Charitable | Eagan, MN | 7 | $100,000 | $50,000 | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City | To connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire and engage | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Services Charitable Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Inc | Neighborhood revitalization | apps.irs.gov |
| Tynewald Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | St Louis Symphony Endowment Trust | Realizing greatness campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| V & H Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 4 | $95,000 | $37,500 | Union Station Kansas City Inc | Educational support | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $90,000 | $55,000 | Jazz St Louis | Jazz u education program and gala sponsor | apps.irs.gov |
| Gateway Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $88,265 | $88,265 | Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | Funding of 3 artist awards, exhibition and administrative expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Marguerite M Peet Museum Trust 10016100 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $87,029 | $87,029 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Support of charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Curry Family Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 4 | $85,000 | $25,000 | Kansas City Symphony | Kansas city symphony 2023/24 season | apps.irs.gov |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | St Louis Regional Public Media Inc | Nine pbs early learning initiative: literacy and stem activities in the classroom, home, & community | apps.irs.gov |
| The Goldstein Family Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | 1 | $83,333 | $83,333 | St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | Provide exhibition experiences and educational programming that connects visitors to the history and lessons of the holocaust | apps.irs.gov |
| Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | 7 | $82,025 | $25,025 | St Louis Art Museum Foundation | General operating support and print fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry Wilson Loose Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | Union Station Kansas City Inc | Living history & station | apps.irs.gov |
| Bill and June Beaver Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $76,436 | $41,266 | Kansas City Symphony | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry A Jubel Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Magic House | In support of story time magic early literacy experience: once upon a time exhibit | apps.irs.gov |
| Wagner Foundation | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Counterpublic | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art | General operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation Inc | Prairie Village, KS | 7 | $73,000 | $25,000 | Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre | Arts | apps.irs.gov |
| George H Davis Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $72,823 | $72,823 | William Rockhill Nelson Trust | Museum's permanent | apps.irs.gov |
| Park Foundation Inc | Ithaca, NY | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Investigative Reporters and Editors | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas and Sally Wood Family Foundation | Mission Hills, KS | 4 | $70,000 | $30,000 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | To further the scientific, artistic,religious,or literary purpose of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| The John and Alison Ferring Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $68,000 | $58,000 | St Louis Shakespeare Festival | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Paz Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $67,500 | $25,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | Dallas, TX | 4 | $65,000 | $30,000 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc | 2025-2026 season in-school | apps.irs.gov |
| Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 8 | $63,500 | $25,000 | Dance St Louis | General charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | Ballwin, MO | 6 | $63,000 | $30,000 | Kirkwood Historical Society | Project/Program Support - Phase 2 Door & Window Work | apps.irs.gov |
| Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 7 | $62,500 | $25,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Grant: 5th annual kc rep for all | apps.irs.gov |
| The Baum Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $62,500 | $55,000 | No Divide KC | Societal benefit | apps.irs.gov |
| Rio Vista Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $60,080 | $60,080 | The Kranzberg Arts Foundation | $50,000 to support the "intersessions" conference in the fall of 2024. $10,080 to support the busking program. | apps.irs.gov |
| Louis and Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable | Dallas, TX | 6 | $60,000 | $15,000 | Mesner Puppet Theater | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Barton P & Mary D Cohen Charitable 1 | Overland Park, KS | 2 | $55,000 | $50,000 | Kansas City Symphony | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Cooney Family Foundation | Sedalia, MO | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | Liberty Center Assoc for the Arts | Contribution for operational costs | apps.irs.gov |
| Merriman Foundation | Washington, DC | 2 | $55,000 | $50,000 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Charitable - art | apps.irs.gov |
| Sally Ann Firestone Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $52,500 | $52,500 | American Jazz Museum | Financial aid/operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Hatch Foundation | Springfield, MO | 3 | $51,050 | $25,000 | The Ozarks Film Foundry | Tradecraft development initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter Community | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $50,000 | $25,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc | 60th anniversary season | apps.irs.gov |
| Firefly Scientists Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Opera Theatre of St Louis | Unrestricted funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Perkins Charitable Foundation | Gates Mills, OH | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation | Philanthropic purposes. | apps.irs.gov |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Freedom Encounter | Charity | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ingram Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Promote cultural art of opera in kc | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sharon D Lund Foundation | Orange, CA | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Walt Disney Hometown Museum | General operation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Stueck Family Foundation | Stilwell, KS | 2 | $50,000 | $30,000 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Art preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| Tua CLAYTON&ODESSA L Ofstad FDN | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Kao Family Foundation | Olathe, KS | 1 | $48,900 | $48,900 | Kansas City Symphony | Organization's general charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| J B Reynolds Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 5 | $46,000 | $25,000 | Kansas City Symphony | Various | apps.irs.gov |
| W J Brace Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 3 | $45,000 | $20,000 | Northland Shepherds Center | Empowering older adults to | apps.irs.gov |
| Brown W Shelby & F Mildred Char Trust | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $44,000 | $44,000 | Cape Girardeau County Historical Society | Establish & maintain a | apps.irs.gov |
| Interco Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 2 | $43,970 | $38,970 | Kranzberg Arts Foundation | Exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Foltz Martin Foundation Trust | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $42,500 | $37,500 | J Huston Tavern Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shumaker Family Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 4 | $42,000 | $14,000 | Base Academy of Music | Operating Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Nichols Company Charitable Trust | Kansas City, MO | 4 | $41,000 | $20,000 | The Nelson Gallery Foundation | General operating - culture | apps.irs.gov |
| The Seidler Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $41,000 | $25,000 | Kansas City Symphony | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Millstone Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | To further recipient's charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Miriam A Edmonston Charitable Foundation | Mexico, MO | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Presser Arts Center | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Feist Charitable Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $38,000 | $15,000 | American Jazz Museum | Used at the discretion of | apps.irs.gov |
| Ronald K & Jan C Greenberg Family FDTN | St Louis, MO | 3 | $37,655 | $20,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To enrich lives with art, inspiration and community. | apps.irs.gov |
| MR & MRS Sanford N McDonnell Foundation | Saint Albans, MO | 4 | $37,000 | $15,000 | Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | For general charitable purposes of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota Prairie Wind Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 4 | $35,200 | $20,000 | Northeast Kansas City Historical Society | Donation to support history | apps.irs.gov |
| Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $35,084 | $33,084 | Opera Theatre of St Louis | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation | Clayton, MO | 2 | $35,000 | $25,000 | St Louis Art Museum Foundation | To be used at the | apps.irs.gov |
| Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation DTD 8/1/2013 | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | The Magic House | Play day in the park, cardboard construction | apps.irs.gov |
| R C Kemper Charitable Trust 10017800 | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $35,000 | $25,000 | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum | General operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Sage Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $35,000 | $25,000 | Jazz St Louis | Arts | apps.irs.gov |
| The Prufrock Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 4 | $32,500 | $29,000 | Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation | General operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Griffin Family Foundation Inc | Mexico, MO | 2 | $32,000 | $18,000 | Presser Arts Center | Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Rosalie Tilles Nonsectarian Charity Fund | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Hope Creates | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Debruce Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $30,000 | $20,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | General charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| The Finerty Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $30,000 | $20,000 | Magic House | Operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Opera Theatre of St Louis | General Purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| WM and Margaret Schreiber Char Trust | Pennington, NJ | 4 | $30,000 | $10,000 | Robidoux Resident Theatre Inc | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Rotonda Foundation | Chicago, IL | 5 | $29,500 | $15,000 | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | General operating support/annual gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 18 | $29,050 | $5,000 | Black Leaders Advancing Community Change | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Kearney Wornall Foundation 10017900 | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $28,000 | $25,000 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Dierberg Family Foundation | Clayton, MO | 2 | $26,550 | $16,550 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Performing arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Carl & Jeanne Deutsch Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 2 | $26,500 | $20,000 | Steelville Area Historical Society | For general charitable purposes of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 420 | $26,443 | $875 | Shrine Mosque Preservation Association | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Michael and Susan Newburger Foundation | Parkville, MO | 5 | $26,000 | $10,000 | Bell Road Barn Players | Fund the performing arts | apps.irs.gov |
| DM3 Fund | Saint Louis, MO | 2 | $25,500 | $23,000 | Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Association of the Open Mind and Spirit Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | The Repertory Theatre of St Louis | To further recipient's charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Bluescope Foundation North America | Kansas City, MO | 6 | $25,000 | $6,500 | Robidoux Resident Theatre | Arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Boniface Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Opera Theatre of St Louis | Supporting arts education for community schools | apps.irs.gov |
| Dbarandlou Foundation | Belton, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Stonelion Puppet Theatre | Support puppetry arts for children | apps.irs.gov |
| Ec Simmons III Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Center of Creative Arts | General operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Nathan Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Freedom Encounter | Sponsorship of the theater | apps.irs.gov |
| Graybar Foundation | Clayton, MO | 3 | $25,000 | $15,000 | Magic House | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Guth Foundation Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Winter Opera of St Louis | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack & Mary Jane Bodine Charitable Trust Brian Humes Trustee | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Jca Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Music appreciation and education for the community | apps.irs.gov |
| Kuhn Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To further recipient's charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Lauritzen Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation | Eagan, MN | 2 | $25,000 | $15,000 | St Louis Regional Public Media Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Estelle S and Robert A Long Ellis Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 4 | $25,000 | $10,000 | Unicorn Theatre | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Charlotte Street Foundation | Residency program | apps.irs.gov |
| Troesh Family Foundation | Henderson, NV | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Freedom Encounter | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Wyandotte Health Foundation | Kansas City, KS | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Art As Mentorship | Support to enhance healthy communities | apps.irs.gov |
| G Andrew Franz Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $24,500 | $20,000 | Evolution Festival | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Elsberry Family Foundation | Leawood, KS | 3 | $22,600 | $12,500 | Kansas City Symphony | Civic | apps.irs.gov |
| Merrill Charitable Foundation | Mission, KS | 4 | $21,250 | $13,750 | The Kansas City Symphony | To help support the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Foyer Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $21,000 | $10,000 | Kansas City Symphony | To be used at the | apps.irs.gov |
| R A Long Foundation 600 Plaza West BLDG | Kansas City, MO | 7 | $21,000 | $4,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Organizations purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Clark-Fox Family Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 7 | $20,523 | $6,013 | Laumeier Sculpture Park | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust 10030800 | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | For charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| August A Busch III Charitable Trust | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Magic House | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Canfield Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Magic House | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles H Revson Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Investigative Reporters & Editors | To provide general operating support for Hell Gate and its local journalism | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward F Swinney Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Wornall-Majors House Museums Inc | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Geraldine and R A Barrows Foundation 10013700 | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $20,000 | $15,000 | Heart of America Shakespeare Festival | General charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $20,000 | $15,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To enrich people's lives through the power of music | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Susan Brands Foundation | Weldon Spring, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Stray Dog Theatre | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Beacon Media | Project support for reproductive health and reproductive rights coverage in 2024 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lindon Q Skidmore Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Henry County Historical Society | Facilities enhancement | apps.irs.gov |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Art As Mentorship | Community programming support | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | Hays, KS | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Allied Arts Council of St Joseph Mo | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Roderick J & Jo Anne Cyr Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Te Deum | Charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Taylor Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Annual fund - support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cross Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Arts program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Tua Melinda J McDaniel Char | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | History Museum On the Square | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Kansas City Symphony | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper II Charitable Trust | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $20,000 | $7,500 | Jackson County Historical Society | The restoration of the 1870 howard schoolhouse | apps.irs.gov |
| Russell E Browning Family Foundation Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $19,500 | $10,000 | Town & Country Historical Society | Program Support | apps.irs.gov |
| William A Kerr Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 2 | $19,500 | $17,000 | Show Me Arts Foundation | Charitable foundation | apps.irs.gov |
| Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 7 | $18,920 | $6,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Enrich peoples' lives through the power of music | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward & Kathryn Mader Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 2 | $18,500 | $10,000 | Kansas City Chapter of Young Audiences | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Edison Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $17,500 | $17,500 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | Annual gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $17,500 | $12,500 | Union Station Kansas City Inc | Community & economic development | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen P and Josephine B Green | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $17,000 | $17,000 | Simmons' Stable Preservation Fund | Window restoration | apps.irs.gov |
| Gershman Foundation (formerly Gershman Charitable Trust) | Saint Louis, MO | 4 | $17,000 | $10,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General funding for organization's activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Spaulding Family Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | 1 | $16,500 | $16,500 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Charitable organization | apps.irs.gov |
| W R Corley Memorial Trust Co SMB Trust Services | Joplin, MO | 4 | $16,500 | $5,000 | Connect2culture | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Broadcom Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 5 | $16,190 | $10,250 | Academy of Science of St Louis | Fair Sponsorship/Broadcom Coding with Commitment | apps.irs.gov |
| Short Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $16,000 | $15,000 | Kauffman Center for Performing Arts | Program funding for organization activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Pursues theatrical excellence and advances the art form, creating and sharing stories at the center of the nation's creative crossroads | apps.irs.gov |
| Constance M Cooper Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 2 | $15,000 | $10,000 | The Nelson Gallery Foundation | Fincl support of charitable org. | apps.irs.gov |
| Hagan Trust | Columbia, MO | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Boone County Historical Society | General funding | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | Fci 2024 catalyst | apps.irs.gov |
| Hughes Family Foundation Co MLP Holdings LLC | Mission Woods, KS | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | The Rabbit Hole KC | Used at discretion of the | apps.irs.gov |
| Kolasa Foundation Trust Bessemer Trust | Stuart, FL | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Academy of Science Saint Louis | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Miller Family Foundation Inc | Pittsburg, KS | 2 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Greenhouse Theatre Project | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Collinson Family Foundation | Peachtree Corners, GA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Women in Dso | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cunnane Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Further charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | Tolland, CT | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Visual art - project/program | apps.irs.gov |
| First Bank Foundation | Creve Coeur, MO | 2 | $14,500 | $10,000 | St Louis Shakespeare Festival | general operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| The William S Anheuser Family Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 4 | $14,500 | $5,000 | St Louis Artworks | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert and Lyn Nicolay Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 2 | $14,015 | $9,015 | Repertory Theatre of St Louis | To support continuedoperating expenses andcharitable activities. | apps.irs.gov |
| Skillbuilders Fund | Leawood, KS | 1 | $14,000 | $14,000 | Union Station Kansas City | Fincl support of public charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Frank S & Antoinette G Leta Family Charitable Foundation Trust | Ofallon, MO | 1 | $13,516 | $13,516 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To enrich lives through the power of music | apps.irs.gov |
| Gerson Family Foundation | Olathe, KS | 3 | $13,500 | $7,500 | Kansas City Symphony | General charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| John S and Jody J Ross Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $13,500 | $13,500 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To support the organization's education programs. | apps.irs.gov |
| Joe W Ingram Trust | Salisbury, MO | 2 | $12,932 | $7,534 | Brunswick Area Heritage Museum | 2024 unsolicited grant | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Sally Levy Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $12,786 | $12,786 | Opera Theatre St Louis | General funding for the charitable organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary Boder Charitable Trust | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $12,577 | $12,577 | Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Taylor & Patti Abernathy Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $12,500 | $7,500 | Theatre for Young America Inc | 2025-2026 children's | apps.irs.gov |
| The Phoenix Foundation | Creve Coeur, MO | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | Ballet 314 | Social welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| Hartley Family Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $11,500 | $10,000 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $11,500 | $10,000 | St Louis Art Museum Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Elizabeth O Davis Trust Fbo Harry Et Al | Dallas, TX | 1 | $11,162 | $11,162 | William Rockhill Nelson Trust | Support nelson-atkins | apps.irs.gov |
| George H Riedel Foundation | Hannibal, MO | 2 | $11,069 | $6,000 | Bluff City Theater | Program costs | apps.irs.gov |
| Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 3 | $10,780 | $5,500 | Taking Shape | Youth leadership | apps.irs.gov |
| Dane and Carter Brooksher Family Foundation Dated 722018 | Chicago, IL | 6 | $10,700 | $5,000 | French Colonial America | Historic preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 3 | $10,660 | $10,000 | Union Station Kansas City Inc | Civic | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jager Family Foundation | Mission Woods, KS | 2 | $10,540 | $8,040 | The Nelson Gallery Foundation | General Operations and Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Miller-Mellor Association | Prairie Village, KS | 6 | $10,225 | $3,000 | Bach Aria Soloists | Educational, cultural & other organizations (see attached statement) | apps.irs.gov |
| Adele Braun Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Magic House | For general charitable purposes of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Gateway Music Outreach | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Appaloosa Management Charitable Foundation Inc | Short Hills, NJ | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Saint Louis Symphony Endowment Trust | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Armanino Foundation | San Ramon, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Jazz St Louis | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Aronson Foundation | Rhinecliff, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Laumeier Sculpture Park | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation | Springfield, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Sculpture Walk Springfield | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Celebrate Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Henri Nouwen Society | For general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Cragin Joy Spiva Charitable Trust | Joplin, MO | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Connect2culture | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Dancing Tides Foundation Inc | Garden City, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Folk Alliance International | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Dca Family Foundation | Clayton, MO | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Circus Harmony | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis M Jones Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| HB Oppenheimer Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Summit Art | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hunt Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Youth Ambassadors | Community development | apps.irs.gov |
| Morgan Family Legacy Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City | To connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire and engage.to connect jewish students to each other, to inspire and equip the next generation of jewish leaders and to bu | apps.irs.gov |
| Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation | Homer Glen, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Wildwood Historical Society | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Sandy Fam Community Char Found XXX-XX-XXXX | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Stained Glass Theatre Joplin | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Seaboard Foundation | Merriam, KS | 3 | $10,000 | $5,000 | 1881 Foundation | Historical Preservation | apps.irs.gov |
| Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Town & Country Historical Society | Not restricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Granary Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | American Jazz Museum | Used at the discretion of | apps.irs.gov |
| The O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation | Uxbridge, MA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To enable donee to continue its exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Patriot Foundation | Chestnut Hill, MA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | To further the charitable organization | apps.irs.gov |
| The Patterson Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Union Station of Kansas City Inc | Home community operational grant - installment 2 of 5 | apps.irs.gov |
| Zsolt and Mary Rumy Charitable Foundation | Tequesta, FL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Winter Opera St Louis | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Music Matters Fund Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $8,866 | $8,866 | Jazz St Louis | Project support | apps.irs.gov |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 3 | $8,500 | $3,500 | Discovery Center of Springfield Inc | To assist with the replacement of the building's HVAC Unit. | apps.irs.gov |
| Nanci & James Bobrow Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $8,250 | $5,000 | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen and Shirley Speiser Foundation Inc Stanley Brooks | Glenmoore, PA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Missouri Academy of Music | unrestricted contributions | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia Term Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Kirkwood Historical Society | Unrestrcted general support | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry E Wurst Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 3 | $8,000 | $6,000 | Youth Ambassadors Inc | General op | apps.irs.gov |
| Stern Elaine Feld Char Trust | Independence, MO | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Bach Aria Soloists | Unrestricted gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Vassia Family Charitable Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | St Louis Cathedral Concerts | See attached Addendum | apps.irs.gov |
| Burgess Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Community Capital Fund | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| CL Werner Foundation | Valley, NE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Boone County Historical Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Mercator Charitable Trust | Jackson, WY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Ragtag Film Society | General operating support. | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Lehman Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | General educational and charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Royce Family Fund Inc | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Henri Nouwen Society | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Ten Talents Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Metro Theater | Enriching students lives through the arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Les Paul Foundation | Syosset, NY | 3 | $7,300 | $3,000 | National Blues Museum | Les paul exhibit | apps.irs.gov |
| Reynolds American Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | 1 | $7,208 | $7,208 | Hispanic Festival Inc | Charitable activtities | apps.irs.gov |
| The Farber Foundation | Neosho, MO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Neosho Arts Council | Camp crowder mutual project | apps.irs.gov |
| N W Dible Foundation | Marina Del Ray, CA | 3 | $6,760 | $5,000 | Rabbit Hole KC | Children's literacy | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur M Branch Trust Mabud Hall Founda | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $6,633 | $6,633 | Landmarks Assoc of St Louis Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Daniel G and Wanda K O'Dell Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $6,500 | $5,000 | Public Television 19 Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| John & Vera Jo Surbeck Charitable Trust | Kirksville, MO | 1 | $6,350 | $6,350 | Friends of St Marys Church of Adair Missouri Inc | Funding the stations of the cross repair and restoration and the rebuilding exterior arches on the face of the building | apps.irs.gov |
| The Torosian Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $6,273 | $6,273 | Jewel Ball | Arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul M & Deane L Shatz Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,125 | $6,125 | The Repertory Theatre of St Louis | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Linda Houston Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Kansas City Symphony | To support the symphonys performers and performances | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joseph and Diana Carter Foundation | Clayton, MO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Next Paige Foundation | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pillsbury Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Organ Media Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $5,875 | $4,000 | George A Spiva Center for the Arts | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| George & Ada Ultch Memorial Fund | Kansas City, MO | 4 | $5,714 | $1,700 | Base Academy of Music | Student scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | To create a meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today. | apps.irs.gov |
| Christmas Valley Foundation | Wildwood, MO | 2 | $5,500 | $5,000 | Ballet 314 | To further recipient's charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| David & Shirley Lowe Family FDN 14537900 | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $5,500 | $5,000 | Cruisin To Clinton | Charitable gift | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tarlow Family Foundation Inc | Festus, MO | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Magic House | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 10 | $5,368 | $2,000 | Soorya Performing Arts | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| Bunge Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $5,250 | $5,250 | St Louis Art Museum Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Johnson Family Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | 2 | $5,250 | $3,500 | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $5,050 | $5,000 | Investigative Reporters & Editors | Journalism Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Art Bridges Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The Nelson Gallery Foundation | To support evaluation activities to better understand audiences, measure program impact, and inform responsive, visitor-based decision-making. | apps.irs.gov |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Wornall-Majors House Museums Inc | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Brandenburg Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Greater St Louis Honor Flight | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Campbell Family Foundation | Apex, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Union Station Kansas City | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Christine Gempp Love Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Laumeier Sculpture Park | Organizational support | apps.irs.gov |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lamar Community Betterment Council | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Cooper Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Program | apps.irs.gov |
| David A Fleming Charitable Foundation | Steamboat Springs, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Ballet 314 | General fend | apps.irs.gov |
| Encourage & Impact Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Henri Nouwen Society | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Summit Theatre Group Inc | Matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Harnisch Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Outlast Arts and Education | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Laughlin-Beers Foundation | Addison, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum | Pitch for the future campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| Martha L Symington Charitable FDN | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Opera Theatre of St Louis | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation | Nazareth, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Folk Alliance International | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Mfa Oil Foundation | Columbia, MO | 3 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Brookfield Junction Park | Window and lens/light for park locom | apps.irs.gov |
| Norquist-Robinson Foundation | Prairie Village, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The Jewel Ball | To benefit kansas city arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Opa Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Magic House | Annual grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Potthoff Family Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jazz St Louis | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert Rauschenberg Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Spark for the Arts | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berges Family Foundation | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | General support | $4,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kranzberg Family Charitable Foundation | Kranzberg Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $3,020,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Religion & cultural inst initiative | $2,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Crawford Taylor Foundation | Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Annual fund - support | $1,540,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Living Legacy Foundation | Cityserve International | Springfield, MO | General support | $1,308,748 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Community Capital Fund | Kansas City, MO | To support historic preservation, exhibition design, and construction of a sponsored project | $750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Crawford Taylor Foundation | The Magic House | St Louis, MO | Annual fund - support | $700,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Preston M Green Charitable Foundation | Winter Opera St Louis | St Louis, MO | Capital campaign for new building named preston green winter opera st. louis arts center | $700,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | Saint Louis, MO | Symphony orchestras | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Centene Foundation | The Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Second century capital campaign | $600,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Wide Technology Foundation | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $562,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $550,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Counterpublic | St Louis, MO | Counterpublic 2026: international institute focus area | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Wide Technology Foundation | Evolution Festival | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bebe & Crosby Kemper Foundation 10016600 | Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | 2024-2025 season | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | General operating support for 2024-2025 season | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Kansas City, MO | Art & culture | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bellwether Foundation | Sheldon Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | To enrich the st. louis region with a wide range of music, visual arts and educational programs. | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Acquisition of "physichromie panam 110" by carlos cruz-diez | $468,242 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Wide Technology Foundation | Jazz St Louis | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $462,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Renee C Crowell Fbo Nelson Gallery | William Rockhill Nelson Trust | Kansas City, MO | Support nelson gallery | $419,925 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Kansas City, MO | Art & culture | $415,380 | apps.irs.gov |
| John N & Marilyn P McConnell Charitable Foundation Inc | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Maintain budget/musical education | $404,852 | apps.irs.gov |
| James S McDonnell Foundation | Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building | St Louis, MO | For exhibit gallery renovation and exhibit endowment. | $303,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | 2024/2024 season support | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | General operating support for the kansas city symphony 2024-2025 season | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Wide Technology Foundation | Opera Theatre of St Louis | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Public Television 19 Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for three years of operating funds for kc pbs further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12212 | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| G Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Arts, culture & humanities | $261,915 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc | Kansas City, MO | Kcreps 2024-2025 season of operations | $255,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Engelhardt Family Foundation | Sheldon Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | To provide music education | $250,756 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Art As Mentorship Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support to build capacity for leadership development, strategic planning, and technology related to workforce and career development. 202410-16561 | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Crawford Taylor Foundation | Counterpublic | Saint Louis, MO | Annual fund - support | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Kansas City Ballet Association | Kansas City, MO | Bolender center masonry, steel, and roof repairs over 2 years | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kansas City Local Organizing Committee | Kansas City, MO | Support for the 2024 u.s. conference of mayors hosted in kansas city. 202310-14457 | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support to build capacity for strategic planning and collaboration development related to workforce and career development. 202409-16002 | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward F Swinney Trust | National World War I Museum & Memorial | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted general | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | St Louis Art Museum Foundation | St Louis, MO | Anselm kiefer: becoming the ocean exhibit | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Beacon Media Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for three years of operating funds for the beacon further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12229 | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc | Columbia, MO | To provide general operating support. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Kansas City Symphony | Kansas City, MO | 2024/2025 season support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | 2024/2025 season support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | 2024/2025 season support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | Lyric Opera of Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | 2024/2025 season support | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Mid-America Arts Alliance | Kansas City, MO | Art & culture | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brown Dana Charitable Trust | The Sheldon Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for 2024 general operating expenses. 202402-14729 | $185,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearst Foundation | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | To support education programs | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc | Kansas City, MO | Support for 2024 general operating expenses. 202402-14745 | $165,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum | Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation | Springfield, MO | Contribution of outboard motors | $163,043 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mt Tabor Charitable Foundation | James Reynolds House Foundation | Cape Girardeau, MO | Historic education/preservation | $160,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $153,781 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $153,759 | apps.irs.gov |
| Teiger Foundation | Contemporary Art Museum of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Program support. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Craft Alliance | St Louis, MO | Art & culture | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation To Promote Open Society | Investigative Reporters & Editors Inc | Columbia, MO | To support lux magazine to benefit the general public by promoting debates and education around progressive problems | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward F Swinney Trust | Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted general | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearst Foundation | Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO | To support arts education and community engagement programs | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearst Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | To support community arts through the Open Door program | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Opera | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Wide Technology Foundation | The Sheldon Arts Foundation | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc | Kansas City, MO | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $145,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ross Family Foundation | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | General support | $145,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation | The Magic House | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $145,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,469 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,465 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,421 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,402 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $144,370 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Bridge Leadership Academy | Kansas City, MO | Support to build capacity for staffing related to workforce and career development. 202409-15988 | $140,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $139,790 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $139,767 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $135,140 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $130,498 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | Series 2015 bond interest | $130,459 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Esr Pulitzer Foundation | St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | General support | $130,024 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Friends of Chamber Music | Kansas City, MO | 2025/2026 season support | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerry and Judy Kent Family Foundation | Town and Country Historical Society | Town and Country, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | National World War I Museum and Memorial | Kansas City, MO | To support educational programs for youth. | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert J Trulaske Jr Family Foundation | Historic Kirkwood Train Station Foundation | Kirkwood, MO | Collective Annual Grants | $119,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation | Cinema St Louis | St Louis, MO | General endowment | $115,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearthland Foundation | St Louis Artworks | St Louis, MO | Arts education | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arcus Foundation | Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc | Columbia, MO | Support for taboom medias cross-sector religion and media stakeholder engagement and documentation project. | $105,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane M and Bruce P Robert Charitable Foundation | Repertory Theatre of St Louis | Stlouis, MO | General contribution | $102,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc | Charlotte Street Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Warhol re-granting initiative | $101,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Craft Alliance | St Louis, MO | Art & culture | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Inasmuch Foundation | Investigative Reporters and Editors | Columbia, MO | General operating ($200,000; 2-year grant) | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Seeley Foundation | Kansas City Ballet Assoc | Kansas City, MO | General support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Laumeier Sculpture Park | Saint Louis, MO | Art & culture | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust 10023600 | Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | 2024-2025 season | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building | Saint Louis, MO | History museums | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Services Charitable Foundation | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Inc | Kansas City, MO | Neighborhood revitalization | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | Nelson Gallery Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Upexplored resonance acquisition support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Berges Family Foundation | Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | General support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | Repertory Theatre of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General operating support for theatrical productions and activities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee | Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | Slso playlist: a new audience development initiative | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jerome & Nancy Kalishman Family Foundation | St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | St Louis, MO | Charitable contribution501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hearst Foundation | St Louis Shakespeare Festival | St Louis, MO | To support community-centered programs and regional outreach | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tynewald Foundation | St Louis Symphony Endowment Trust | St Louis, MO | Realizing greatness campaign | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.