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David G Danforth Charitable Fdn

Preselected recipients only Clayton, Missouri · EIN 376741353

David G Danforth Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $25,000 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,0004$459,200
2024$25,0001$450,470
2025$25,0003$433,850

How to apply

David G Danforth Charitable Fdn 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What David G Danforth Charitable Fdn funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri2$17,500
Washington1$7,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Youth Foundation
St Louis, MO
General operating fund$10,000
Second Amendment Foundation
Bellevue, WA
General operating fund$7,500
Meds & Food for Kids
St Louis, MO
General operating fund$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does David G Danforth Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does David G Danforth Charitable Fdn give?

$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs David G Danforth Charitable Fdn?

Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).

What does David G Danforth Charitable Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.

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