The Von Gontard Family Foundation
The Von Gontard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It made 34 grants totaling $247,560 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including local service providers, healthcare organizations, and conservation groups.
The Von Gontard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Von Gontard Family Foundation gave $248K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $247,560
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,281
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,379,941
- -7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Von Gontard Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9909 Clayton Road Suite 210, Saint Louis, MO 63124-1120
Phone: (314) 569-2677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Von Gontard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paraquad ($25K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. Other recipient-state shares were Texas (8%), Florida (6%), Iowa (4%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Von Gontard Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2020) to $248K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paraquad St. Louis, MO | To Support Operations | $25,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon St. Louis, MO | To Support Operations | $25,000 |
| TEN8PROJECT Chesterfield, MO | To Support Opertations | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - St Louis Boone, IA | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Backstoppers Inc St Louis Chapter St. Louis, MO | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Big Country Veterans Weatherford, TX | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Forest Park Forever St. Louis, MO | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Great Rivers Habitat Alliance St. Louis, MO | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,379,941 | $72,228 | $255,635 | $247,560 | 34 | $247,560 | $105,613 | $287,821 |
| 2024 | $2,563,348 | $249,997 | $220,681 | $213,500 | 30 | $213,500 | $249,997 | $247,739 |
| 2023 | $2,534,032 | $150,038 | $238,399 | $230,200 | 24 | $230,200 | $150,038 | $213,350 |
| 2022 | $2,622,393 | $164,283 | $238,051 | $230,400 | 45 | $230,400 | $164,283 | $230,185 |
| 2021 | $2,696,161 | $129,556 | $199,100 | $193,250 | 46 | — | $129,556 | $230,385 |
| 2020 | $2,765,182 | $86,104 | $192,733 | $185,200 | 51 | — | $86,104 | $195,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Von Gontard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K for 2025 — 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including disability services, healthcare, cancer and heart health, children’s well-being, parks, and habitat conservation.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms: Paraquad says it champions equity and independence for people with disabilities; Forest Park Forever says it works to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park; and Great Rivers Habitat Alliance says it works to address commercial development of the 100-year confluence floodplain. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $247,560. Awards ranged from $560 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Many of the largest grants were designated “to support operations.”
Notable 2025 grants included $25,000 each to Paraquad and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon; $15,000 to TEN8PROJECT; and $10,000 each to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross – St. Louis, Backstoppers Inc. St. Louis Chapter, Big Country Veterans, Forest Park Forever, Great Rivers Habitat Alliance, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and St. Louis Zoo Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Philip Von Gontard is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Von Gontard Family Foundation is led by Philip Von Gontard, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip Von Gontard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Von Gontard Family Foundation
How much does The Von Gontard Family Foundation give each year?
The Von Gontard Family Foundation gave $248K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $214K across 30 grants.
What is The Von Gontard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Von Gontard Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,281, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Von Gontard Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Von Gontard Family Foundation give grants?
The Von Gontard Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (18 grants) and Boone, IA (2 grants).
Does The Von Gontard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Von Gontard Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Operations" (33 grants).
Who are The Von Gontard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Von Gontard Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Paraquad ($25,000), SSM Health Cardinal Glennon ($25,000) and TEN8PROJECT ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Von Gontard Family Foundation?
The Von Gontard Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $288K (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 Von Gontard Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including disability services, healthcare, cancer and heart health, children’s well-being, parks, and habitat conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Von Gontard Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Von Gontard Family Foundation's EIN?
The Von Gontard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0747602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Von Gontard Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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