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East Missouri Foundation

Ballwin, Missouri  ·  EIN 431094755  ·  Private foundation

East Missouri Foundation is a Missouri-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $600K in annual giving against $10.7M in assets. This page documents the 221 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for East Missouri Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$600K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.7M
Total assets
221
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What East Missouri Foundation funds

East Missouri Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, education, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Disability ServicesEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.

childrendisabledfamilieslow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for East Missouri Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Feed My People
FEEDING AND CLOTHING THE NEEDY
$75K2018
Unleashing Potential
EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN/TEEN MOMS
$50K2018
Lessie Bates Davis House
YOUTH EDUCATION AND ADULT DAY CARE
$50K2018
St Louis Area Food Bank
MEALS TO NEEDY FAMILIES AND SENIORS
$50K2018
Emmaus House
RESIDENTAIL SERVICE FOR
$50K2018
Mary Ryder Home
HOUSING FOR SENIOR WOMEN
$50K2017
Wesley House
SENIOR SERVICES
$50K2017
Visiting Nurses
ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT, HOSPICE CARE
$50K2017
Kingdom House
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
$50K2017
Epworth Children & Family Services
TEACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY
$50K2017
Northside Youth & Senior Services
QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES
$50K2017
St Louis Society for Blind
VISION SUPPORT SERVICES
$50K2017
Emmaus House
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
$50K2019
Circle of Concern
FOOD PANTRY
$50K2017
Bethesda Health Group
TECHNOLOGY TO MONITOR SENIOR HEALTH
$30K2019

East Missouri Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$428K
2018$616K
2019$498K
2020$600K
2022$665K
2023$525K
2024$545K

How to apply for funding from East Missouri Foundation

East Missouri 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. You can review the foundation directly at eastmofoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about East Missouri Foundation

Does East Missouri Foundation accept grant applications?
East Missouri 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 East Missouri Foundation fund?
East Missouri Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Feed My People, Unleashing Potential, Lessie Bates Davis House. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does East Missouri Foundation give in grants?
East Missouri Foundation reported $600K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 221 grants.
Where is East Missouri Foundation located?
East Missouri Foundation is based in Ballwin, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 431094755.
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About this profile. This page is built from East Missouri 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 East Missouri Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.