Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lebanon, Missouri. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $234,322 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$234,322
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$95.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2023 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
57% of its 2023 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 | $4.7 million | 15 | $84.9 million |
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 14 | $95.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jason Hannasch 2100 Evergreen Parkway, Lebanon, MO 65536 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 533-3007, info@robertwplasterfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Letter of intent is required to start process (see robertwplasterfoundation.org for more information on the application process) |
| Restrictions | Letter of intent is required to start process. Potential requesting organizations are urged to review the foundation's funding focus on the foundation website (robertwplasterfoundation.org) before submitting a letter of intent. Foundation does not provide grants for endowments, operating budgets, or scholarships. Geographical focus is generally the midwestern united states. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Missouri | 7 | $697,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $292,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $267,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $250,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $218,645 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | General Contribution | $1.8 million |
| Park University (RWP Free Enterprise Center) | General Contribution | $312,000 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | General Contribution | $292,000 |
| Thomas More University Inc | General Contribution | $267,000 |
| College of Eastern Idaho Foundation | General Contribution | $250,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General Contribution | $250,000 |
| Southwest Baptist University | General Contribution | $250,000 |
| North Greenville University | General Contribution | $218,645 |
| Park University (RWP School of Business) | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| River Oak Christian Academy | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Poplar Bluff | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Laclede County Hughes Senior Organization | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Watered Gardens | General Contribution | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dolly Clement
- Nicholas Weis
- Michael Sears
- Peter Desilva
- Stephen R Plaster
- Larry Weis
Questions people ask
Does Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $234,322.
Who runs Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Dolly Clement (President), Nicholas Weis (Treasurer), Michael Sears (Secretary) and Peter Desilva (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.