The Bellwether Foundation
St Louis, Missouri · EIN 222635309 · Private foundation
The Bellwether Foundation is a Missouri-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $6.7M in giving and $79.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 264 grants for The Bellwether Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Bellwether Foundation funds
The Bellwether Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, domestic violence, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Zoo Association TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS | St Louis, MO | $2.9M | 2022 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE. | St Louis, MO | $2.6M | 2024 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS | St Louis, MO | $2.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Bellwether Foundation
From The Bellwether Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at bellwetherstl.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bellwether Foundation
- Does The Bellwether Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Bellwether Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Bellwether Foundation fund?
- The Bellwether Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include St Louis Zoo Association, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo Association. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bellwether Foundation give in grants?
- The Bellwether Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $6.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.1M over 264 grants.
- Where is The Bellwether Foundation located?
- The Bellwether Foundation is based in St Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 222635309.
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