Gateway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gateway Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $73,150 and the largest $892,190. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$73,150
- Largest grant$892,190
- Assets$106 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.4 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 18 | $98.3 million |
| 2023 | $5.4 million | 15 | $101 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 6 | $106 million |
How to apply
Gateway 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 Gateway Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of St Louis | Maintenance of citygarden | $892,190 |
| St Louis County Parks Foundation | To fund kinloch park maintenance. | $100,797 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | Funding of 3 artist awards, exhibition and administrative expenses | $88,265 |
| Grand Center Inc | Lighting strauss park | $58,035 |
| City of St Louis | Citygarden expansion | $54,782 |
| National Park Service | Fund the cost of electrical service and maintenance in connection with the lighting of the arch | $43,989 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Fischer
- Michael Fischer
- Martha Fischer
- Lisa Melandri
- Andrew Newman
- Meredith Malone
- Heather Sweeney
- Michelle Ohle
Questions people ask
Does Gateway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gateway Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $73,150.
Who runs Gateway Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Fischer (President/Trustee), Michael Fischer (Vice-President/Trustee), Martha Fischer (Trustee) and Lisa Melandri (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gateway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.