Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $102,234, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation gave $102K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,234
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,868
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,156,232
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 357 Marshall Avenue Suite 101, Saint Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 963-3477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opera Theatre of St Louis ($33K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 10% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in California. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $114K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Theatre of St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $33,084 |
| Opera America New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together St. Louis, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mission Realty Advisors St. Louis, MO | General Support | $7,500 |
| Arch Grant Gala Nexus St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Loyola Academy St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Symphony St. Louis, MO | General Support | $4,400 |
| Monarch Immigration Services St. Louis, MO | General Support | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,156,232 | $115,123 | $151,787 | $102,234 | 21 | $102,234 | $65,570 | $56,833 |
| 2023 | $1,142,371 | $89,883 | $119,296 | $114,113 | 24 | $114,113 | $47,666 | $54,235 |
| 2022 | $1,149,684 | $1,153,465 | $15,427 | $10,587 | 12 | $10,587 | $900,181 | $2,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Opera America describes its mission as promoting the growth of opera and supporting operatic artists and companies. Ready Readers says it expands literacy for young children in low-income communities, while Welcome Neighbor STL describes its work as supporting immigrants and refugees starting new lives in St. Louis. Forest Park Forever says it works with the City of St. Louis to restore and sustain Forest Park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $102,234. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $33,084, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants included $33,084 to Opera Theatre of St. Louis, $10,000 to Opera America, and $10,000 to Rebuilding Together. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Mission Realty Advisors, $5,000 each to Arch Grant Gala Nexus, Forest Park Forever, Loyola Academy, and St. Louis Community Foundation, and $4,400 to St. Louis Symphony. The listed 2024 grant purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen L Trampe, Janita L Gupta, and Frank Trampe as trustees.
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank K. Trampe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janita L. Gupta
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen L. Trampe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation
How much does Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation give each year?
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation gave $102K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 24 grants.
What is Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,868, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation give grants?
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (19 grants).
Does Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Opera Theatre of St Louis ($33,084), Opera America ($10,000) and Rebuilding Together ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation?
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Opera America describes its mission as promoting the growth of opera and supporting operatic artists and companies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6655107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/flying-cloud-charitable-foundation-morg_920e01cb72cd432db03c9f3dded2bcdf
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