The Pillsbury Foundation
The Pillsbury Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including churches, educational institutions, a community for adults with developmental disabilities, healthcare-related organizations, and organizations serving children and families.
The Pillsbury Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pillsbury Foundation gave $822K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Missouri. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $821,807
- +110.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +85.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,436
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $7,728,722
- +13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (38% 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 The Pillsbury 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: 12015 Manchester Rd Ste 34Ll, St Louis, MO 63131
Phone: (314) 822-6587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pillsbury Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Third Baptist Church ($107K). Together the top 10 received $649K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 227 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri recipients received 38% of grant dollars, followed by Illinois (14%), Wisconsin (11%), Arizona (10%), and Texas (10%). The listed 2024 grantees also included organizations in Kansas, South Carolina, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pillsbury Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 50 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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 $391K (2023) to $822K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $822K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Third Baptist Church St. Louis, MO | General Support | $107,007 |
| Northern Seminary Lisle, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| William Jewell College Liberty, MO | General Support | $86,000 |
| Green Lake Conference Center Green Lake, WI | General Support | $85,000 |
| Rainbow Acres Camp Verde, AZ | General Support | $83,500 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | General Support | $76,000 |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary Overland Park, KS | General Support | $45,000 |
| Medsend Fort Mill, SC | General Support | $26,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank St. Louis, MO | General Support | $15,500 |
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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 | $7,728,722 | $1,965,159 | $1,101,083 | $821,807 | 50 | $849,458 | $1,731,534 | $1,062,175 |
| 2023 | $6,804,416 | $2,367,376 | $624,174 | $391,421 | 27 | $404,373 | $2,181,575 | $890,097 |
| 2022 | $6,947,426 | $-1,152,459 | $637,075 | $443,400 | 27 | $456,631 | $136,894 | $896,398 |
| 2021 | $6,456,396 | $2,392,496 | $948,791 | $701,000 | 62 | $723,741 | $2,210,329 | $834,271 |
| 2020 | $5,674,650 | $305,717 | $834,019 | $666,000 | 61 | — | $178,268 | $633,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pillsbury Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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. William Jewell College says it educates its community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought, and act with purpose. Rainbow Acres describes its mission as providing a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities and supporting their growth and quality of life. Baylor University says it integrates academic excellence and Christian commitment to educate people for leadership and service.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions focused on healthcare, community services, and environmental conservation. Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation raises funds for programs, equipment, and projects supporting the charitable activities of Missouri Baptist Medical Center and related organizations. The Christian Activity Center says it serves children, youth, and families in East St. Louis. Living Lands & Waters says it works to protect, preserve, and restore the natural environment of major rivers and their watersheds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $821,807. Grants ranged from $500 to $107,007, with a median of $3,500. The prior-year totals were $391,421 across 27 grants in 2023 and $443,400 across 27 grants in 2022.
The largest 2024 awards included $107,007 to Third Baptist Church, $100,000 to Northern Seminary, $86,000 to William Jewell College, $85,000 to Green Lake Conference Center, $83,500 to Rainbow Acres, and $76,000 to Baylor University. These grants were listed as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda J. Roos as president, Elizabeth Hoffman as secretary, and Evelyn Kurtz as treasurer.
The Pillsbury Foundation is led by Linda J. Roos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda J. Roos
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hoffman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Kurtz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cynthia Dickinson (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 The Pillsbury Foundation
How much does The Pillsbury Foundation give each year?
The Pillsbury Foundation gave $822K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $391K across 27 grants.
What is The Pillsbury Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pillsbury Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $16,436, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pillsbury Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Pillsbury Foundation give grants?
The Pillsbury Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (14 grants), Des Moines, IA (4 grants), King of Prussia, PA (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does The Pillsbury Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pillsbury Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pillsbury Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pillsbury Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Third Baptist Church ($107,007), Northern Seminary ($100,000) and William Jewell College ($86,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pillsbury Foundation?
The Pillsbury Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $849K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 The Pillsbury Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. William Jewell College says it educates its community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought, and act with purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pillsbury 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 The Pillsbury Foundation's EIN?
The Pillsbury Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1699916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pillsbury 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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