Education Grant Funders in Missouri
1416 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to Missouri nonprofits in recent years, together directing $2.2B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1416 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active education funders in Missouri
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Missouri giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Foundation for Barnes-jewish | Missouri | $295.2M | 38 | 2024 |
| 2 | Bjc Health System | Missouri | $190.9M | 49 | 2024 |
| 3 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $190.0M | 438 | 2024 |
| 4 | Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Missouri | $108.9M | 362 | 2024 |
| 5 | Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation | Missouri | $73.0M | 52 | 2025 |
| 6 | Kansas City Scholars Inc | Missouri | $70.0M | 107 | 2025 |
| 7 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | Missouri | $69.3M | 153 | 2024 |
| 8 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Missouri | $56.5M | 229 | 2022 |
| 9 | Saint Luke's Foundation | Missouri | $45.2M | 24 | 2024 |
| 10 | Area Resources for Community | Missouri | $41.4M | 148 | 2025 |
| 11 | The Children's Mercy Hospital Foundation | Missouri | $41.2M | 5 | 2023 |
| 12 | Bjc Health System Group Return | Missouri | $40.0M | 33 | 2024 |
| 13 | School Smart Kc Inc | Missouri | $28.3M | 116 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest education funders in Missouri — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1416 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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