Sunnen Foundation
Accepts applications
Sunnen Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $336,026. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$336,026
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
37% 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 | $955,750 | 29 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 28 | $24.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 30 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kurt Kallaus PO Box 430007, St Louis, MO 63143 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 707-7007, sunnenfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Policy statements for program and guidelines for grant applications are available. Initial approach must be by letter or by a copy of the complete proposal. |
| Deadlines | Applications are taken throughout the year. The board generally meets once a year in the fall. |
| Restrictions | Refer to policy statement. |
What Sunnen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 19 | $1.3 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $80,556 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,063 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Ozarks | Community support | $336,026 |
| Operation Food Search | Community support | $230,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of St Louis | Educational support | $225,000 |
| L'arche St Louis | Community support | $135,000 |
| Home Sweet Home | Community support | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Southeast | Educational support | $80,056 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Educational support | $70,000 |
| Ranken Jordan | Community support | $51,000 |
| Casa of St Louis | Community support | $50,000 |
| Bci Inc | Community support | $24,000 |
| Kids in the Middle | Community support | $20,000 |
| Ready Readers | Educational support | $15,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of St Louis | Community support | $10,000 |
| Burns Recovered | Community support | $10,000 |
| Sherwood Forest | Community support | $10,000 |
| St Louis Learning Disabilities Association | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Rehabilitation | Community support | $10,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | Community support | $10,000 |
| Brookhaven Presbyterian Church | Community support | $9,063 |
| Earth Sangha | Community support | $5,000 |
| Girls in the Know | Community support | $5,000 |
| Miriam School and Learning Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| West Hill Pond Association | Community support | $5,000 |
| Native Plant Trust | Community support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Community support | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Transportation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Belle | Community support | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Community support | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Community support | $500 |
| United Way for Central Alabama | Community support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt Kallaus
- Matthew S Kreider
- Susan Brasel
- Kate Dando
Questions people ask
Does Sunnen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are taken throughout the year. The board generally meets once a year in the fall..
How much does Sunnen Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sunnen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kurt Kallaus (President), Matthew S Kreider (Vice President), Susan Brasel (Secretary/Treasurer) and Kate Dando (Director).
What does Sunnen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.