American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.8M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri?
American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD ($3.0M), American Civil Liberties Union Inc ($567K), The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD | $3,000,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | $566,525 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gershman Foundation | $37,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | $36,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Heimbinder Family Foundation | $12,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $1,550 | 1 | 2021 |
| Craig and Christine Hughes Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pecha Family Foundation | $340 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $127K.
What grants has American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $101,403 |
| 2025 | Gershman Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $26,000 |
| 2024 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | Affiliate Program | $110,000 |
| 2024 | The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Craig and Christine Hughes Family Foundation | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | Affiliate Program | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM; FOR WORK THAT IS CHARITABLE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 501C3 | $36,000 |
| 2022 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $33,000 |
| 2022 | The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Gershman Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Heimbinder Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $297,122 |
| 2021 | The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Gershman Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Heimbinder Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $4,000 |
| 2021 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Matching Grant | $1,550 |
| 2020 | Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Heimbinder Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $4,500 |
| 2020 | Pecha Family Foundation | TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION EXEMPT PURPOSE | $340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri?
American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD ($3.0M), American Civil Liberties Union Inc ($567K), The MEY Share Foundation Inc 217-48341110 ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri between 2020–2025.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri's largest funder?
Donald a Pels Charitable Trust UTD is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, with $3.0M across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri across 26 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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