Boniface Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boniface Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $43.7 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43.7 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$327 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.8 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.8 million | 78 | $305 million |
| 2024 | $43.7 million | 96 | $327 million |
How to apply
Boniface Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Boniface Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 95 | $12.6 million |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Zoo Foundation | Wildcare park | $3.0 million |
| Dogs for Our Brave | New building | $1.8 million |
| Mercy Hospital South | Cyberknife | $1.0 million |
| Beyond Housing | Normandy community development | $750,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | Post-secondary scholarships for underserved students | $588,000 |
| Investstl | Neighborhood solidarity fund & community development efforts | $500,000 |
| Loyola Academy of St Louis | Secondary education support for the underserved | $451,500 |
| Health Homes | Westflo project for street infrastructure | $375,000 |
| Youth in Need | Community well-being | $270,000 |
| Marian Middle School | Secondary education support for the underserved | $260,000 |
| Our Little Haven | Keystone mental health services | $258,500 |
| Access Academies | Secondary education support for the underserved | $251,500 |
| Eye Thrive | Mobile vision clinic | $250,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Co-pilot for hope prep academy | $200,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | Stem | $200,000 |
| Missouri College and Career Attainment Network | College attainment for underserved students | $187,000 |
| Cor Jesu Academy | Bridge program | $151,250 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Rising female scholarships | $105,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Veterans collaboration grant | $100,000 |
| Cardinals Care | Health fair for the benefit of redbird rookies | $75,000 |
| Mary Grove | Behavioral health - therapeutic residential services | $75,000 |
| Christian Brothers College | Secondary education support for the underserved | $60,000 |
| De Smet Jesuit High School | Secondary education support for the underserved | $60,000 |
| Rosati Kain | Rising female scholarship | $52,500 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | Suicide prevention programs within area high schools | $51,500 |
| Duo Dogs | Slu facility dog & duo dogs touch program | $50,000 |
| Fair St Louis Foundation | Celebrate st. Louis | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | Secondary education support for the underserved | $50,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Food bank | $50,000 |
| Quest Scholarship Fund | Supporing 50% of program fee for faces of america quest scholarships | $50,000 |
| Ready Readers | Reading neighborhood captains program | $50,000 |
| Rosati Kain | Secondary education support for the underserved | $50,000 |
| Saint Louis University High School | Secondary education support for the underserved | $50,000 |
| St Louis Youth Jobs | Programming connecting low-income young people to employment | $50,000 |
| St Mary's High School | Capacity building | $50,000 |
| Wyman | Teen leaders program | $50,000 |
| Saint Louis University | Bridge program | $47,500 |
| Nerinx Hall High School | Secondary education support for the underserved | $45,000 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | Veteran collaboration grant | $36,500 |
| St Joseph's High School | Secondary education support for the underserved | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Wetzler
- Winthrop B Reed III
- Daniel F Bippen
- James G Powers
- Tracy Mathis
Questions people ask
Does Boniface Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boniface Foundation give?
$43.7 million in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Boniface Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kelly Wetzler (Executive Director), Winthrop B Reed III (President & Chairman), Daniel F Bippen (Secretary) and James G Powers (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Boniface Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and environment and conservation.