Engelhardt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Engelhardt Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $520,325. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$520,325
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $537,331 the year before.
59% 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 | $634,844 | 21 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $537,331 | 21 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 23 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Engelhardt Family 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.
What Engelhardt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $951,582 |
| Illinois | 9 | $83,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,290 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Trulaske College of Business | To fund scholarship opportunities for the heartland scholars academy | $520,325 |
| Sheldon Arts Foundation | To provide music education | $250,756 |
| Illinois Rural Heritage Foundation | To fund opportunities for non-agricultural raised individuals to experience rural lifestyle | $70,000 |
| St Louis Arc | To support programs for people with developmental disabilities | $66,000 |
| National Childrens Cancer Society | To support children with cancer | $50,962 |
| John Burroughs School | To provide scholarships and funding for the non-profit private school | $40,000 |
| Community School - St Louis | To provide scholarships and funding for the non-profit private school | $17,500 |
| Abc to Ceo | To help inspire young women to become future ceos | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | To support and enrich lincoln land community college students, programs, and services | $10,000 |
| Casa of St Louis | To support programs for children who have experienced abuse or neglect | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | To support hats in the garden | $3,790 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | To help enhance and secure the long-term sustainability of the conservancy of southwest florida | $2,500 |
| Good & Glory Foundation | To support and empower youth athletes who have faced trauma | $2,500 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | To help enable missouri baptist medical center to continue to be innovative | $1,000 |
| Pinckneyville Firemens Association | To sponsor the pinckneyville fire department | $750 |
| American Thresherman Association | To help educate and preserve the history of agriculture | $500 |
| Pinckneyville Baseball Softball League | To provide sponsorship for the baseball softball league | $500 |
| Pinckneyville Community Hospital | To support the communtiy hospital | $500 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | To help support high achieving texas a&m students | $500 |
| Individual | $250 | |
| Pinckneyville Music Association | To sponsor the field show competition | $250 |
| The Illinois Foundation FFA | To provide support for illinois ffa programs | $250 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | To help provide direct service to the poor | $39 |
Officers and trustees
- Irl Engelhardt
- Sue Engelhardt
- Erin Engelhardt Orf
- Evan Engelhardt
Questions people ask
Does Engelhardt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Engelhardt Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Engelhardt Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Irl Engelhardt (Trustee), Sue Engelhardt (Trustee), Erin Engelhardt Orf (Managing Director) and Evan Engelhardt (Secretary).
What does Engelhardt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.