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Cause Science and technologyState Missouri39 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Missouri

39 private foundations based in Missouri with a return in the last two years gave $4 million to science and technology organizations in 52 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 19 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to science and technology

Top 39

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is science and technology.

  1. The Bellwether FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,400,000 to science and technology
  2. Centene FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to science and technology
  3. James S McDonnell FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $575,000 to science and technology
  4. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $228,882 to science and technology
  5. Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $219,696 to science and technology
  6. Deer Creek FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $110,000 to science and technology
  7. Pershing Charitable TrustSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  8. Maebelle Danforth Charitable FDNClayton, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  9. Howe FoundationSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  10. Borun Harry H and Anna TuaSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $27,500 to science and technology
  11. Trio Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  12. William T Kemper FoundationKansas City, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  13. Alberskuhn Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  14. French Fund Samuel Katherine TuaSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  15. Norman J Stupp FoundationClayton, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  16. Strauss Foundation TDSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  17. Lindback CR & MF Foundation TW MainSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  18. The Linda and Harvey Saligman Charitable FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  19. Ross Family FoundationClayton, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  20. Taylor Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  21. Porter John W TUWSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  22. Cupillari Charitable FoundationSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  23. Cox Foundation IncClayton, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  24. Hermann Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  25. Bunge FoundationChesterfield, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  26. Mr & Mrs Sanford N McDonnell FoundationSaint Albans, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to science and technology
  27. Paul H and Carol M Hatfield FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  28. The Chod Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  29. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  30. Stern Sidney Memorial TUWSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  31. Lay Family Foundation A CorporationWarson Woods, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,250 to science and technology
  32. Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  33. Charles B Sweatt Foundation Wells Fargo DBASaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  34. The Finerty Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  35. Irving & Beatrice C Edison FoundationSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  36. John K and Ellen A Wallace Charitable TrustSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  37. SGK FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  38. The Rogers Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  39. The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology

Open to applications

19 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. James S McDonnell FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $575,000 to science and technology
  2. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $228,882 to science and technology
  3. Deer Creek FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $110,000 to science and technology
  4. Pershing Charitable TrustSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  5. Borun Harry H and Anna TuaSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $27,500 to science and technology
  6. Trio Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  7. William T Kemper FoundationKansas City, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  8. Alberskuhn Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  9. Norman J Stupp FoundationClayton, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  10. Ross Family FoundationClayton, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  11. Porter John W TUWSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  12. Hermann Family FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  13. Bunge FoundationChesterfield, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  14. Mr & Mrs Sanford N McDonnell FoundationSaint Albans, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to science and technology
  15. Paul H and Carol M Hatfield FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  16. Commerce Bancshares FoundationKansas City, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  17. Stern Sidney Memorial TUWSaint Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  18. SGK FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  19. The Lilly Christy Busch Hermann FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology