Higher Education Grant Funders in Missouri
1009 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Missouri nonprofits in recent years, together directing $655.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1009 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 higher education funders in Missouri
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Missouri giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $90.2M | 54 | 2024 |
| 2 | Umkc Foundation | Missouri | $87.7M | 3 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Kansas University Endowment Association | Kansas | $72.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | Missouri | $61.2M | 63 | 2024 |
| 5 | Hagan Scholarship Foundation | Missouri | $32.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Southeast Missouri University Foundation | Missouri | $30.8M | 7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Northwest Foundation Inc | Missouri | $27.9M | 7 | 2025 |
| 8 | Victor Wilson Charitable Trust | Texas | $21.4M | 4 | 2023 |
| 9 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Missouri | $8.5M | 33 | 2017 |
| 10 | Missouri Southern Foundation | Missouri | $8.4M | 5 | 2025 |
| 11 | Lay Family Foundation | Missouri | $7.1M | 18 | 2024 |
| 12 | Ssm Health Foundation - St Louis | Missouri | $4.9M | 4 | 2020 |
| 13 | John J Lawless Testamentary Trust | Illinois | $4.8M | 8 | 2025 |
| 14 | National College Advising Corps Inc | North Carolina | $4.7M | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Missouri — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1009 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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