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Who funds civil rights, social action and advocacy in Missouri: 70 foundations, $1.8 million in grants

70 private foundations paid 121 grants totaling $1,845,635 to civil rights, social action and advocacy nonprofits in Missouri, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Marguerite Casey Foundation, with $474,300 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Civil rights, social action and advocacy
Recipients in
Missouri
Foundations
70
Grants
121
Total granted
$1,845,635

Foundations that funded civil rights, social action and advocacy in Missouri

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA1$474,300$474,300KC TenantsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$150,000$150,000Missouri Organizing and Voter Engagement Collaborative81933 general operating support for the missouri organizing and voter engagement collaborative, 2024-2025apps.irs.gov
The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustOverland Park, KS1$125,000$125,000Heartland Center for Jobs & FreedomHousing supportapps.irs.gov
Kincaid Family FoundationMission Hills, KS2$101,000$100,000Jackson County CasaGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA1$100,000$100,000Veterans for All VotersVeteran electoral reform education in montanaapps.irs.gov
Jefferson FoundationFestus, MO2$79,500$68,500Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson CountyCasa of jefferson countyapps.irs.gov
Sarli Family FoundationOverland Park, KS1$75,000$75,000Jackson County CasaCharitableapps.irs.gov
The HWS Charitable Foundation IncCedar Rapids, IA1$68,654$68,654Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest MissouriBuilding capacity for programsapps.irs.gov
Brown Dana Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$65,000$65,000Casa of St LouisGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Hunt Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$51,545$51,545Jackson County CasaCommunity developmentapps.irs.gov
Sunnen FoundationSt Louis, MO1$50,000$50,000Casa of St LouisCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Joseph & Florence Roblee FoundationDallas, TX1$40,000$40,000Metro Trans Umbrella GroupProgram/projectapps.irs.gov
Needmor Fund for Social JusticePerrysburg, OH1$40,000$40,000KC TenantsGeneral operating to organize to ensure that evenyone in kc has a safe, accessible, and affordable home.apps.irs.gov
The Julian and Eileen Carr Family FoundationChicago, IL1$25,400$25,400Birthright Counseling St LouisProvide free counseling and assistance to women facing an unintended pregnancyapps.irs.gov
Robert & Terri Cohn Family FoundationNaples, FL1$25,000$25,000AmplifymoGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The GJ Grewe Family FoundationWildwood, MO1$25,000$25,000Birthright Counseling St LouisCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Shumaker Family FoundationPrairie Village, KS1$25,000$25,000KC for RefugeesOperating Grantapps.irs.gov
Angels Among Us IncGarden City, ID1$22,533$22,533Biking for BabiesHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
John R Goodall Char TRSTDallas, TX1$20,000$20,000Casa of St LouisUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Oppenstein Brothers FoundationKansas City, MO1$20,000$20,000Jackson County CasaUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organizationapps.irs.gov
Taylor Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$20,000$20,000Springboard To LearningAnnual fund - supportapps.irs.gov
Norman J Stupp FoundationClayton, MO2$16,500$10,000Gateway Equity InstituteUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization.apps.irs.gov
Great Rivers Confluence FoundationSt Louis, MO1$15,000$15,000Casa of St LouisCommunity serviceapps.irs.gov
Pershing Charitable TrustSt Louis, MO1$15,000$15,000Casa of St LouisGeneral purpose fundsapps.irs.gov
Binswanger Glass FoundationRichmond, VA1$12,675$12,675Jackson County CasaGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Defense Against Thought Control Foundation IncCambridge, MA1$10,000$10,000Organization for Black StruggleEducation for non discriminationapps.irs.gov
Give Back Brands FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Casa of St LouisGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Guth Foundation Charitable TrustDallas, TX1$10,000$10,000Birthright Counseling St LouisUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Harvey Kornblum FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Casa of St LouisFor assistance to indigent familiesapps.irs.gov
Moormeier Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$10,000$10,000Jackson County CasaGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family FoundationMission Hills, KS1$10,000$10,000Jackson County CasaSupport-general fundapps.irs.gov
Ross Family FoundationClayton, MO1$10,000$10,000Birthright Counseling Saint LouisSt. louis for life gala sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
The Crawford Taylor FoundationSt Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Casa of St LouisAnnual fund - supportapps.irs.gov
Vassia Family Charitable FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$10,000$10,000Casa of St LouisSee attached Addendumapps.irs.gov
Clifford Willard Gaylord FoundationBallwin, MO1$8,000$8,000Casa of St LouisGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Edward & Kathryn Mader FoundationOverland Park, KS1$5,000$5,000Jackson County CasaEmergency assistance forapps.irs.gov
Engelhardt Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Casa of St LouisTo support programs for children who have experienced abuse or neglectapps.irs.gov
Henry E Wurst Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$5,000$5,000Jackson County CasaGeneral opapps.irs.gov
La-Z-Boy FoundationMonroe, MI1$5,000$5,000New-Mac CasaPublic benefitapps.irs.gov
Mos Family FoundationKansas City, MO1$5,000$5,000Jackson County CasaLight of hope breakfastapps.irs.gov
Pott FoundationEagan, MN1$5,000$5,000Casa of St LouisGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Sayler-Hawkins FoundationSt Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Birthright Counseling St LouisFurther organization's objectivesapps.irs.gov
The John and Alison Ferring Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000Casa St LouisGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
White Brennan Family FoundationSaint Augustine, FL1$5,000$5,000Biking for BabiesTo fund the recipient's operating budgetapps.irs.gov
Stern Elaine Feld Char TrustIndependence, MO1$4,000$4,000Jackson County CasaUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA40$3,922$719Metro Trans Umbrella GroupGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY5$3,150$1,750Springboard To Learning IncVolunteer programapps.irs.gov
Bluescope Foundation North AmericaKansas City, MO1$3,000$3,000Jackson County CasaCommunity - essential human servicesapps.irs.gov
Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO2$3,000$2,500Gateway Equity InstituteUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organizationapps.irs.gov
Trio Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MO1$2,500$2,500Forward Through FergusonRacial equity summitapps.irs.gov
St Louis Service Bureau FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$2,288$2,288Casa of St LouisGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO1$2,150$2,150Jackson County CasaSupport of light of hope breakfast in kansas city, mo on april 10, 2024. 202403-14895apps.irs.gov
Muchnic FoundationAtchison, KS1$2,000$2,000Jackson County CasaSocietal benefitapps.irs.gov
JKD FoundationNorth Wales, PA1$1,886$1,886Biking for BabiesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO4$1,525$900Casa of St LouisCivil rights, social action, advocacyapps.irs.gov
Intact Charitable Trust USAPlymouth, MN1$1,500$1,500Casa of St LouisDonationapps.irs.gov
Nichols Company Charitable TrustKansas City, MO1$1,500$1,500Professional Women of ColorGeneral operating - civicapps.irs.gov
Pecha Family FoundationSt Louis, MO2$1,500$1,000Casa St LouisTo further organization exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
W R Corley Memorial Trust Co SMB Trust ServicesJoplin, MO1$1,500$1,500Joplin Trails Coalition IncSupportapps.irs.gov
Freeman R Johnson TrustEagan, MN1$1,000$1,000Joplin Trails CoalitionGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable FoundationSt Louis, MO1$1,000$1,000Springboard To LearningGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Patricia Sweeny Memorial FundKansas City, MO1$1,000$1,000Heartland Center for Jobs and FreedomProvide funds for ministryapps.irs.gov
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family FoundationCharlottesville, VA1$515$515Biking for BabiesGeneral purposes of doneeapps.irs.gov
Armanino FoundationSan Ramon, CA1$500$500Casa of St LouisGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
H Fort Flowers FoundationHouston, TX1$500$500The Recreation Council of Greater St LouisUnrestricted donationapps.irs.gov
The Kranzberg Family Charitable FoundationSt Louis, MO1$200$200Springboard To LearningGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw Family FoundationSt Louis, MO1$150$150Birthright Counseling St LouisExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Crossed FoundationRochester, NY1$100$100Biking for Babiespro-life educationapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$82$82Forward Through FergusonMatch a previous donation (501(c)3) grantapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$60$60Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the OzarksMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Marguerite Casey FoundationKC TenantsKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$474,300apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationMissouri Organizing and Voter Engagement CollaborativeSaint Louis, MO81933 general operating support for the missouri organizing and voter engagement collaborative, 2024-2025$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustHeartland Center for Jobs & FreedomKansas City, MOHousing support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Kincaid Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationVeterans for All VotersBrentwood, MOVeteran electoral reform education in montana$100,000apps.irs.gov
Sarli Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOCharitable$75,000apps.irs.gov
The HWS Charitable Foundation IncCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest MissouriSpringfield, MOBuilding capacity for programs$68,654apps.irs.gov
Jefferson FoundationCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson CountyHillsboro, MOCasa of jefferson county$68,500apps.irs.gov
Brown Dana Charitable TrustCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral operating$65,000apps.irs.gov
Hunt Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOCommunity development$51,545apps.irs.gov
Sunnen FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOCommunity support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Needmor Fund for Social JusticeKC TenantsKansas City, MOGeneral operating to organize to ensure that evenyone in kc has a safe, accessible, and affordable home.$40,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph & Florence Roblee FoundationMetro Trans Umbrella GroupSt Louis, MOProgram/project$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Julian and Eileen Carr Family FoundationBirthright Counseling St LouisSt Louis, MOProvide free counseling and assistance to women facing an unintended pregnancy$25,400apps.irs.gov
Robert & Terri Cohn Family FoundationAmplifymoSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The GJ Grewe Family FoundationBirthright Counseling St LouisSt Louis, MOCharitable$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Shumaker Family FoundationKC for RefugeesKansas City, MOOperating Grant$25,000apps.irs.gov
Angels Among Us IncBiking for BabiesSaint Charles, MOHumanitarian$22,533apps.irs.gov
John R Goodall Char TRSTCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$20,000apps.irs.gov
Oppenstein Brothers FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$20,000apps.irs.gov
Taylor Family FoundationSpringboard To LearningSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Great Rivers Confluence FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOCommunity service$15,000apps.irs.gov
Pershing Charitable TrustCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral purpose funds$15,000apps.irs.gov
Binswanger Glass FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOGeneral charitable purpose$12,675apps.irs.gov
Jefferson FoundationRecreation Council of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOJefferson county care extension voucher for music therapy services$11,000apps.irs.gov
Ross Family FoundationBirthright Counseling Saint LouisSt Louis, MOSt. louis for life gala sponsorship$10,000apps.irs.gov
Guth Foundation Charitable TrustBirthright Counseling St LouisSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$10,000apps.irs.gov
Harvey Kornblum FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOFor assistance to indigent families$10,000apps.irs.gov
Vassia Family Charitable FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOSee attached Addendum$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Crawford Taylor FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOAnnual fund - support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Give Back Brands FoundationCasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Norman J Stupp FoundationGateway Equity InstituteSt Louis, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Moormeier Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOGeneral operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald and Kelly Lockton Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOSupport-general fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Defense Against Thought Control Foundation IncOrganization for Black StruggleSt Louis, MOEducation for non discrimination$10,000apps.irs.gov
Clifford Willard Gaylord FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral Operating Support$8,000apps.irs.gov
Norman J Stupp FoundationForward Through FergusonSt Louis, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization.$6,500apps.irs.gov
White Brennan Family FoundationBiking for BabiesSt Charles, MOTo fund the recipient's operating budget$5,000apps.irs.gov
Sayler-Hawkins FoundationBirthright Counseling St LouisSt Louis, MOFurther organization's objectives$5,000apps.irs.gov
The John and Alison Ferring Family FoundationCasa St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pott FoundationCasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MOGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Engelhardt Family FoundationCasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MOTo support programs for children who have experienced abuse or neglect$5,000apps.irs.gov
Henry E Wurst Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOGeneral op$5,000apps.irs.gov
Edward & Kathryn Mader FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOEmergency assistance for$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mos Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOLight of hope breakfast$5,000apps.irs.gov
La-Z-Boy FoundationNew-Mac CasaNeosho, MOPublic benefit$5,000apps.irs.gov
Stern Elaine Feld Char TrustJackson County CasaKansas City, MOUnrestricted gift$4,000apps.irs.gov
Bluescope Foundation North AmericaJackson County CasaKansas City, MOCommunity - essential human services$3,000apps.irs.gov
Trio Foundation of St LouisForward Through FergusonSt Louis, MORacial equity summit$2,500apps.irs.gov
Commerce Bancshares FoundationGateway Equity InstituteSt Louis, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$2,500apps.irs.gov
St Louis Service Bureau FoundationCasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MOGeneral support$2,288apps.irs.gov
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOSupport of light of hope breakfast in kansas city, mo on april 10, 2024. 202403-14895$2,150apps.irs.gov
Muchnic FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOSocietal benefit$2,000apps.irs.gov
JKD FoundationBiking for BabiesSt Charles, MOCharitable$1,886apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncSpringboard To Learning IncSaint Louis, MOVolunteer program$1,750apps.irs.gov
Intact Charitable Trust USACasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MODonation$1,500apps.irs.gov
W R Corley Memorial Trust Co SMB Trust ServicesJoplin Trails Coalition IncJoplin, MOSupport$1,500apps.irs.gov
Nichols Company Charitable TrustProfessional Women of ColorKansas City, MOGeneral operating - civic$1,500apps.irs.gov
Pecha Family FoundationCasa St LouisSt Louis, MOTo further organization exempt purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Patricia Sweeny Memorial FundHeartland Center for Jobs and FreedomKansas City, MOProvide funds for ministry$1,000apps.irs.gov
Kincaid Family FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Freeman R Johnson TrustJoplin Trails CoalitionJoplin, MOGeneral operating$1,000apps.irs.gov
Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable FoundationSpringboard To LearningSt Louis, MOGeneral charitable purposes$1,000apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationCasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MOCivil rights, social action, advocacy$900apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMetro Trans Umbrella GroupSaint Louis, MOGeneral support$719apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncGay and Lesbian Community Center of the OzarksSpringfield, MOMatching gifts$600apps.irs.gov
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family FoundationBiking for BabiesSaint Charles, MOGeneral purposes of donee$515apps.irs.gov
Armanino FoundationCasa of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationForward Through FergusonSaint Louis, MOCivil rights, social action, advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Commerce Bancshares FoundationGateway Equity InstituteSt Louis, MOUsed at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization$500apps.irs.gov
Pecha Family FoundationMetro Trans Umbrella GroupSt Louis, MOTo further organization exempt purpose$500apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncMetro Trans Umbrella GroupSaint Louis, MOMatching gifts$500apps.irs.gov
H Fort Flowers FoundationThe Recreation Council of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MOUnrestricted donation$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJackson County CasaKansas City, MOGeneral support$486apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBirthright Counseling St LouisSaint Louis, MOGeneral support$456apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of St LouisSaint Louis, MOGeneral support$343apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBiking for BabiesSaint Charles, MOGeneral support$204apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncPride St CharlesSaint Charles, MOMatching gifts$200apps.irs.gov
The Kranzberg Family Charitable FoundationSpringboard To LearningSt Louis, MOGeneral support$200apps.irs.gov
Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw Family FoundationBirthright Counseling St LouisSt Louis, MOExempt purpose$150apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMissouri Gay Rodeo Association IncKansas City, MOGeneral support$143apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBirthright of Cape Girardeau IncCape Girardeau, MOGeneral support$138apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest MissouriSpringfield, MOGeneral support$128apps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Crossed FoundationBiking for BabiesSaint Charles, MOpro-life education$100apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncBirthright Counseling St LouisSt Louis, MOMatching gifts$100apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationMetro Trans Umbrella GroupSaint Louis, MOCivil rights, social action, advocacy$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGala Gay and Lesbian Acceptance IncGrain Valley, MOGeneral support$90apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMissouri Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationColumbia, MOGeneral support$88apps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationForward Through FergusonSt Louis, MOMatch a previous donation (501(c)3) grant$82apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson CountyHillsboro, MOGeneral support$79apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOperation LiberationKansas City, MOGeneral support$77apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationForward Through FergusonSaint Louis, MOGeneral support$70apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCentral Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition IncColumbia, MOGeneral support$67apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRural Advocates for Independent LivingKirksville, MOGeneral support$66apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSpringboard To LearningSt Louis, MOGeneral support$63apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Missouri IncCape Girardeau, MOGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationGay and Lesbian Community Center of the OzarksSpringfield, MOMatching contribution (general operating support)$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProject Happiness LsmoLees Summit, MOGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJoplin Trails Coalition IncJoplin, MOGeneral support$48apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPride St CharlesSaint Charles, MOGeneral support$47apps.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.