East Missouri Foundation
Preselected recipients only
East Missouri Foundation is a private foundation in Ballwin, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $691,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$691,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $545,000 the year before.
42% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $525,000 | 38 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $545,000 | 42 | $14.0 million |
| 2025 | $691,000 | 50 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
East Missouri 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 East Missouri Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 49 | $683,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circle of Concern Food Pantry | Basic needs of low income seniors | $25,000 |
| Eye Thrive | To further organization's objectives. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | To further organization's objectives. | $25,000 |
| Cardinal Ritter Senior Services | Providing quality care for senior adults | $20,000 |
| Food Outreach | Nutrition for women/children with HIV/ca | $20,000 |
| Mission - St Louis | To further organization's objectives. | $20,000 |
| Northside Youth & Senior Service Center | Home meal delivery | $20,000 |
| Operation Food Search | To further organization's objectives. | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together St Louis | House repairs for the elderly and disabled | $20,000 |
| Room at the Inn | Emergency shelter for women/families | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Midland Division | To further organization's objectives. | $20,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | To further organization's objectives. | $20,000 |
| The Covering House | Provide housing for women of sex trafficking. | $20,000 |
| United Services for Children | To further organization's objectives. | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater St Louis | To further organization's objectives. | $15,000 |
| Arnold Food Pantry | Provide hunger relief for those in need in the community. | $15,000 |
| Bethesda Health Group | Technology to monitor senior health. | $15,000 |
| Child Center - Marygrove | Provide a safe home, compassionate care, and high-quality mental health services to children who have experienced trauma. | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | To further organization's objectives. | $15,000 |
| Home Sweet Home | Improve quality of life providing basic furnishing. | $15,000 |
| Memory Care Home Solutions | Extend and improve quality time at home for families caring for loved ones with memory loss. | $15,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | To further organization's objectives. | $15,000 |
| St Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired | Home assessments to reduce falls. | $15,000 |
| St Patrick Center | To further organization's objectives. | $15,000 |
| The Women's Safe House | To further organization's objectives. | $15,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of STL | To further organization's objectives. | $15,000 |
| Wesley House Association | Provide leadership and services to the community. | $15,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - Mo Chapter | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Mo | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America 312 - Greater St Louis Area Scouting | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of St Louis | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | Save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. | $10,000 |
| Delta Gamma Center for Children W Visual Impairment | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Evangelical Children's Home | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes for St Louis Inc | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Senior Services (Evertrue) | Project wellness | $10,000 |
| Paraquad Inc | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital Foundation | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| St Louis Counseling | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
| STS Joachim and Ann Care Service | To further organization's objectives. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kiehl
- Frances Carreon
- Rebecca Welker
- Cecilia Kadane
- Jean Sullivan
- Andy Esterer
- Irwin Albrecht
- Keith Beutler
- Mark Byers
- Lisa Cayse
- Nancy Fussner
- Steve Holbrook
- Kenneth Laune
- Kim Temme
Questions people ask
Does East Missouri Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does East Missouri Foundation give?
$691,000 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs East Missouri Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Kiehl (President), Frances Carreon (Vice President), Rebecca Welker (Secretary) and Cecilia Kadane (Treasurer) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does East Missouri Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.