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MR & MRS Sanford N McDonnell Foundation: 53 grants to organizations, $533,900 (tax year ended December 2025)
MR & MRS Sanford N McDonnell Foundation, a private foundation in Saint Albans, MO, paid 53 grants to organizations totaling $533,900 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on August 3, 2026. The largest was $100,000 to Characterorg in Sterling, VA for for general charitable purposes of the organization.
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- EIN
- 431104889
- Based in
- Saint Albans, MO
- Assets
- $11,537,695
- Grants paid
- $533,900
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed August 3, 2026, IRS object ID 202602159349100405. It reported $533,900 in grants paid; 53 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characterorg | Sterling, VA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Characterplus | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $67,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $43,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | Montgomery, TX | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Mental health and crisis intervention | $17,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Focus On the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Museum of Transportation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sappington House Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Transformational Prayer Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Union Avenue Opera | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Winter Opera St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Usafa, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts & Education Council | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bach Society of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Faith Lutheran Pyc | Ofallon, IL | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fenton, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Metropolitan Opera Association-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mount Royal Academy | Sunapee, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Louis Symphony | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Louis Zoo Annual Fund | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trail Life-Usa | Belton, SC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Youth development | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Uso of Missouri Inc | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Webster University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wings of Hope | Chesterfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Youth in Need | St Charles, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Science and technology | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Parents Television and Media Council | Burbank, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | Sunapee, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Environment | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Student Mobilization | Conway, AR | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Religion-related | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Easter Seals | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Ann's Academy | Bridgeport, CT | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Religion-related | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Heart Association-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Canaan, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Cancer Society | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Red Cross | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kearsarge Regional School District | North Sutton, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 3, 2025, IRS object ID 202543079349100604. It reported $481,600 in grants paid; 53 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characterorg | Sterling, VA | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Characterplus | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $67,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Salvation Army | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Drake University (character Counts) | Des Moines, IA | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Focus On the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sappington House Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Transformational Prayer Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Union Avenue Opera | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Winter Opera St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Usafa, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts & Education Council | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bach Society of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Faith Lutheran Pyc | Ofallon, IL | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fenton, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Metropolitan Opera Association-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mount Royal Academy | Sunapee, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Louis Symphony | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Louis Zoo Annual Fund | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trail Life-Usa | Belton, SC | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Youth development | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Uso of Missouri Inc | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Webster University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wings of Hope | Chesterfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Youth in Need | St Charles, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Science and technology | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Parents Television and Media Council | Burbank, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | Sunapee, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Environment | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | Montgomery, TX | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Student Mobilization | Conway, AR | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Religion-related | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Religion-related | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Heart Association-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Canaan, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Cancer Society | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Red Cross | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kearsarge Regional School District | North Sutton, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Ann's Academy | Bridgeport, CT | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Easter Seals | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization. | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $274,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $74,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $20,000 |
| Environment | $16,000 |
| Human services | $14,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $12,000 |
| Youth development | $10,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $10,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Missouri | $531,500 |
| Virginia | $200,000 |
| New Mexico | $130,000 |
| Colorado | $30,000 |
| Texas | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | $20,000 |
| California | $17,000 |
| Iowa | $15,000 |
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Updated August 3, 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.