National Museum of Transportation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$349K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds National Museum of Transportation?
National Museum of Transportation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($202K), Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation ($50K), Union Pacific Foundation ($29K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $349K in grants to National Museum of Transportation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $201,587 | 1 | 2022 |
| Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $28,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Berra Family Charitable Foundation | $12,400 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Mr & Mrs Sanford N McDonnell | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | $5,241 | 1 | 2021 |
| The O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation | $5,135 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| August a Busch III Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Aurelia Konrad Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| The Hawkins Family Foundation Trust | $3,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $1,050 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Sunnen Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Fred M Kemp Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2024 |
| Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation | $325 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2019) to $220K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
What grants has National Museum of Transportation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mr & Mrs Sanford N McDonnell | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | Project/Program Support - Artifact Restoration | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Berra Family Charitable Foundation | To provide support for continuing operations. | $7,400 |
| 2025 | August a Busch III Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Sunnen Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Aurelia Konrad Charitable Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | HISTORY, HERITAGE AND UNIQUE LOCAL CHARACTER | $8,500 |
| 2024 | The O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation | TO ENABLE DONEE TO CONTINUE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Aurelia Konrad Charitable Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Fred M Kemp Foundation | OPERATIONS | $750 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $500 |
| 2024 | The Hawkins Family Foundation Trust | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $150 |
| 2023 | Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Berra Family Charitable Foundation | To provide support for continuing operations. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Union Pacific Foundation | HISTORY, HERITAGE AND UNIQUE LOCAL CHARACTER | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation | TO ENABLE DONEE TO CONTINUE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Hawkins Family Foundation Trust | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $200 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $201,587 |
| 2022 | Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Union Pacific Foundation | HISTORY, HERITAGE AND UNIQUE LOCAL CHARACTER | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation | TO ENABLE DONEE TO CONTINUE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
| 2022 | The Hawkins Family Foundation Trust | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2022 | Yvonne and Phillip Dressel Foundation | CHARITABLE | $75 |
| 2021 | Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | Trolley Line Speeders | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Museum of Transportation?
National Museum of Transportation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($202K), Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation ($50K), Union Pacific Foundation ($29K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $349K in grants to National Museum of Transportation between 2019–2025.
Who is National Museum of Transportation's largest funder?
The Blackbaud Giving Fund is the largest recorded funder of National Museum of Transportation, with $202K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has National Museum of Transportation received?
IRS 990 filings record $349K in grants to National Museum of Transportation across 41 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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