Schaeffer Foundation

Donald L Barnes Foundation

Chesterfield, MO

Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation

Chesterfield, MO

The Milford & Lee Bohm Charitable Foundation supported Jewish community organizations, health care, Holocaust education, public affairs, arts, senior services, and community funding, primarily in Missouri, with some grants in Washington, DC, and New York. Its final 2022 filing reported 17 grants totaling about $6.49 million, with a median grant of about $102,000; it gave only to preselected organizations, did not accept unsolicited requests, and has wound down.

The Wawa Foundation Inc

Wawa, PA

The Wawa Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, hunger relief, and support for local heroes, mainly in communities where Wawa operates. In 2024, it made 174 grants ranging from $6,000 to $1,696,935, with a median grant of $15,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

The William Gerald Willett

Dardenne Prairie, MO

The foundation funds medical research and care, animal welfare, children’s services, hunger relief, education, and support for domestic violence survivors. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000, and primarily supported organizations in Missouri, with grants also reported in several other states. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Commerce Bancshares Foundation

Kansas City, MO

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable organizations and community projects, with 2024 grants typically small (median $1,500) but ranging from $200 to $60,500. Most funding went to Missouri, followed by Kansas and Illinois, with smaller amounts elsewhere; it says applicants should contact the program director and provide proof of 501(c)(3) status, and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation

Eagan, MN

The Scheffel Family Charitable Trust

Reno, NV

The Scheffel Family Charitable Trust supports charitable and community work, with recent grants spanning youth, health, arts, food assistance, policy research, veteran services, and waterfowl conservation. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $52,000, with a median of $4,500; nearly all funding went to Nevada, especially the Reno area. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Memorial Health Fund

York, PA

Memorial Health Fund supports health and well-being programs, including health care, mental health, wellness, and health education, primarily benefiting York County residents and surrounding communities. In 2024, grants ranged from $8,000 to $375,000, with a median of $25,000. Applicants must complete a Letter of Inquiry first; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Berges Family Foundation

St. Louis, MO

The Berges Family Foundation funds youth and families, STEM, first responders and veterans, and arts, cultural, and civic work, with a strong focus on strengthening the St. Louis region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $4 million, with a median of $100,000, and most funding went to Missouri recipients. It accepts online Letters of Inquiry; a limited number of applicants are invited to submit full proposals.

St Louis Community Foundation

St. Louis, MO

The St. Louis Community Foundation’s discretionary grants focus on economic mobility—such as housing, financial health, and jobs—and youth connections, including early education, educational innovation, and scholarships; it also administers grants for private and family foundations with their own priorities. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $11,000, and recipients were primarily in Missouri, with others in Kansas, New York, Illinois, and Colorado.

Youthbridge Community Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

YouthBridge funds nonprofits in the St. Louis region, especially those serving children and youth, with program, capacity-building, and unrestricted grants; its 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely. Think Big for Kids and Wayne C. Kaufmann grants are by invitation only, but inquiries are welcome.

Greater Horizons

Kansas City, MO

Greater Horizons distributes donor-advised fund grants to eligible U.S. charities and institutions across a wide range of causes; international organizations may also be supported after additional due diligence. In 2024, its grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely. Grants are requested by fund holders, and no general application process for organizations seeking funding is described.