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Deer Creek Foundation

St Louis, Missouri  ·  EIN 436052774  ·  Private foundation

Deer Creek Foundation is a Missouri-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.3M in annual giving against $42.2M in assets. This page documents the 84 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Deer Creek Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$42.2M
Total assets
84
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Deer Creek Foundation funds

Deer Creek Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedHealth CareK-12 EducationLegal AidLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Deer Creek Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Arch City Defenders
SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM
St Louis, MO$1.0M2024
Earthjustice
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
San Francisco, CA$375K2022
Earthjustice
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
San Francisco, CA$350K2023
Arch City Defenders
SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM
St Louis, MO$325K2023
Arch City Defenders
SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM
St Louis, MO$315K2022
Arch City Defenders
SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM
St Louis, MO$250K2020
Constitutional Accountability Center
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Washington, DC$225K2023
Natural Resources Defense Council
FOR ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PROTECTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
New York, NY$225K2023
Constitutional Accountability Center
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Washington, DC$225K2022
Natural Resources Defense Council
FOR ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PROTECTING PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
New York, NY$225K2022
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
SUPPORT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION AGAINST RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
Washington, DC$200K2022
Constitutional Accountability Center
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Washington, DC$200K2024
Earthjustice
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
San Francisco, CA$200K2024
Constitutional Accountability Center
SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Washington, DC$200K2020
Public Justice Foundation
FOR LITIGATION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO COURTROOM JUSTICE BY FIGHTING AGAINST FORCED ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTION PROHIBITIONS, AND FED
Washington, DC$185K2023

Deer Creek Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.3M
2022$2.6M
2023$2.4M
2024$2.4M

How to apply for funding from Deer Creek Foundation

Deer Creek Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Foundation

Does Deer Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
Deer Creek Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Deer Creek Foundation fund?
Deer Creek Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Arch City Defenders, Earthjustice, Earthjustice. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Deer Creek Foundation give in grants?
Deer Creek Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 84 grants.
Where is Deer Creek Foundation located?
Deer Creek Foundation is based in St Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 436052774.
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About this profile. This page is built from Deer Creek Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Deer Creek Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.