Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: The Foundation accepts applications on a rolling/ ongoing basis.”

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Geography

  • Located in the Greater St

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://vatterottfoundation.org/applications/)._
  • In order to be considered for a grant your organization and request must meet the following requirements
  • Work in One of our four Focus Areas
  • Louis Metropolitan Area

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Note: Grants to individuals are not available

Overview

_NOTE: The Foundation accepts applications on a rolling/ ongoing basis. Organizations are welcome to apply once a year. Deadlines for organizations to be are considered at the quarterly meetings: February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15._

The Vatterott Foundation funds organizations working in its Focus Areas, based on specific goals and strategies outlined by the programs. Grants are awarded solely for charitable purposes.

Our four Focus Areas

  • Amelioration of human poverty, sickness, and distress
  • Advancement of education, science, and learning,
  • Promotion of public welfare
  • Advancement of religion

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • In order to be considered for a grant your organization and request must meet the following requirements:
  • Work in One of our four Focus Areas
  • Located in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area
  • Operate with Respect to Life Policies and Practices
  • Your proposal is one of the following Funding Types:
    • General Operation
    • Capital Campaigns
    • Specific Program Support

Ineligibility

  • Note: Grants to individuals are not available

What Vatterott Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
28
Total given
$131K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$500–$7,500
  • By dollars: Missouri 84%, Illinois 16%, Kansas <1%. Top recipient cities: St. Louis, MO; East St Louis, IL; Chicago, IL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 46% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry · St Louis, MO

    Assistance for its charitable function

    $7,500

  • Almost Home · St Louis, MO

    Assistance for its charitable function

    $5,000

  • Cardinal Ritter Senior Services · St Louis, MO

    Assistance for its charitable function

    $5,000

  • CASA De Salud · St Louis, MO

    Assistance for its charitable function

    $5,000

  • Depaul USA · Chicago, IL

    Assistance for its charitable function

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Human services
  • Education
  • Religious
  • Capital
  • Operating support

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