Pershing Place Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pershing Place Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $209,900 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,400. 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$209,900
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,400
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,300 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.8 million | 19 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $83,300 | 12 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $209,900 | 14 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Pershing Place 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 Pershing Place Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 | $208,900 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | Education | $50,400 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| New City School | Education | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | Religious | $25,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Arts | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Healthcare | $1,500 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | Arts | $1,000 |
| Flora Conservancy | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bogardus Plaza | Protect and maintain bogardus plaza | $1,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | Arts | $1,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio | Media | $1,000 |
| Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum | Environmental | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Weil
- Anna Elizabeth C Weil
Questions people ask
Does Pershing Place Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pershing Place Foundation give?
$209,900 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pershing Place Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Weil (Trustee) and Anna Elizabeth C Weil (Trustee).
What does Pershing Place Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.