Growing More Opportunities Foundation
Growing More Opportunities Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It made 15 grants totaling $93,000 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in pediatric heart care, education, health care, and humanitarian aid.
Growing More Opportunities Foundation at a glance
In short: Growing More Opportunities Foundation gave $93K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,000
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,200
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,621,044
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (53% 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 Growing More Opportunities Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1034 S Brentwood Blvd Suite 1490, St Louis, MO 63117
Phone: (314) 400-5095
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Growing More Opportunities Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition ($13K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to organizations in Missouri, 16% to New York, 11% to Washington, D.C., and 5% each to Illinois and Colorado. The listed grants also included recipients in Iowa and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Growing More Opportunities Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition St. Louis, MO | 2024 Donation | $13,000 |
| Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation Webster Groves, MO | 2024 Donation | $13,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Washington, DC | 2024 Donation | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | 2024 Donation | $10,000 |
| John Burroughs School St. Louis, MO | 2024 Donation | $7,000 |
| Alliance for Science Ithaca, NY | 2024 Donation | $5,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Chesterfield, MO | 2024 Donation | $5,000 |
| Pedal the Cause Chicago, IL | 2024 Donation | $5,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation St. Louis, MO | 2024 Donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services St. Louis, MO | 2024 Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,621,044 | $70,614 | $105,071 | $93,000 | 15 | $98,400 | $65,372 | $106,233 |
| 2023 | $1,655,501 | $55,897 | $95,739 | $87,000 | 10 | $89,690 | $51,071 | $96,056 |
| 2022 | $1,695,343 | $37,881 | $57,484 | $51,500 | 6 | $51,500 | $38,103 | $94,512 |
| 2021 | $1,714,946 | $86,800 | $109,640 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | $86,800 | $105,780 |
| 2020 | $1,737,786 | $70,886 | $104,341 | $95,000 | 7 | — | $61,545 | $88,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Growing More Opportunities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation says its mission is to address the unmet needs of heart families and transform the future of pediatric heart care. John Burroughs School says it aims to foster students’ academic, physical, and creative fulfillment, along with strength of character. Mercy Health Foundation says it raises and distributes funds to enhance health care services and programs, with special emphasis on people in need. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $93,000 across 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $13,000 each to Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation; $10,000 each to Alzheimer’s Association and Michael J. Fox Foundation; $7,000 to John Burroughs School; and $5,000 each to Alliance for Science, Mercy Health Foundation, Pedal the Cause, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, and Jewish Family Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert T. Fraley, Laura L. Fraley, Steven P. Fraley, Devin R. Fraley, and Katherine E. Fraley as trustees.
Growing More Opportunities Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Devin R. Fraley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Fraley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura L. Fraley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert T. Fraley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Fraley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Growing More Opportunities Foundation
How much does Growing More Opportunities Foundation give each year?
Growing More Opportunities Foundation gave $93K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 10 grants.
What is Growing More Opportunities Foundation's typical grant size?
Growing More Opportunities Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,200, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Growing More Opportunities Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Growing More Opportunities Foundation give grants?
Growing More Opportunities Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does Growing More Opportunities Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Growing More Opportunities Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Donation" (15 grants).
Who are Growing More Opportunities Foundation's largest grantees?
Growing More Opportunities Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition ($13,000), Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation ($13,000) and Alzheimers Association ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Growing More Opportunities Foundation?
Growing More Opportunities Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Growing More Opportunities Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation says its mission is to address the unmet needs of heart families and transform the future of pediatric heart care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Growing More Opportunities Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Growing More Opportunities Foundation's EIN?
Growing More Opportunities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2839934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Growing More Opportunities 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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