Great Rivers Confluence Foundation
Accepts applications
Great Rivers Confluence Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $410,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$410,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $395,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $332,000 | 17 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 16 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $410,000 | 16 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tim Thornton 7135 Pershing Avenue, St Louis, MO 63130 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 606-0719 |
| What to submit | A formal letter should be submitted containing the amount of the grant requested and a description of the program being funded. |
What Great Rivers Confluence Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 16 | $410,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri St Louis | Education | $65,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | Education | $45,000 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council | Community service | $40,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Community service | $40,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Community service | $40,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri | Community service | $40,000 |
| St Louis Area Diaper Bank | Community service | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | Education | $20,000 |
| International Institute | Community service | $20,000 |
| Casa of St Louis | Community service | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri | Community service | $15,000 |
| Saint Martha's | Community service | $15,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope St Louis | Community service | $10,000 |
| Delta Gamma Center for Children | Community service | $10,000 |
| Books for Newborns | Education | $5,000 |
| Lifewise | Community service | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Ackerman
- Gordan Ankney
- Tim Thornton
- Karen Miller
- Natalie Self
Questions people ask
Does Great Rivers Confluence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Great Rivers Confluence Foundation give?
$410,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Great Rivers Confluence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Ackerman (President), Gordan Ankney (Vice President & Secretary), Tim Thornton (Treasuer) and Karen Miller (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Great Rivers Confluence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.