Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Missouri
82 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Missouri nonprofits in recent years, together directing $41.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 82 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 libraries & literacy funders in Missouri
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Missouri giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Louis Public Library Fcb | Missouri | $7.7M | 3 | 2022 |
| 2 | The Library Foundation for the Benefit | Missouri | $5.9M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $4.2M | 29 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Law Foundation of the University of | Missouri | $3.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | St Louis Community Foundation | Missouri | $2.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 6 | Pi Beta Phi Foundation | Missouri | $2.5M | 4 | 2025 |
| 7 | Kipp Foundation | California | $1.7M | 2 | 2022 |
| 8 | Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc | Missouri | $1.1M | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $1.0M | 196 | 2025 |
| 10 | The Springfield Greene County Public | Missouri | $1.0M | 8 | 2025 |
| 11 | Eric P Newman Numismatic Education | Missouri | $1.0M | 2 | 2018 |
| 12 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | Missouri | $974K | 10 | 2024 |
| 13 | Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation | Missouri | $756K | 5 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Sunderland Foundation | Kansas | $750K | 2 | 2023 |
| 15 | United Way of the Ozarks Inc | Missouri | $615K | 20 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Missouri — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 82 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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