The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $27,000 and the largest $269,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$27,000
- Largest grant$269,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $837,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $837,000 | 22 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $837,000 | 22 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 22 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
The Margaret Blanke Grigg 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 The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 21 | $977,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Symphony Foundation | General Purposes | $269,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | General Purposes | $84,000 |
| Oasis Institute | General Purposes | $84,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General Purposes | $84,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | General Purposes | $84,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | General Purposes | $84,000 |
| Bethesdal Health Group Foundation | General Purposes | $48,000 |
| Washington University | General Purposes | $35,000 |
| Goldfarb School of Nursing | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Sheldon Art Foundation | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Character Plus | General Purposes | $24,000 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness | General Purposes | $24,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General Purposes | $18,000 |
| St Andrews Society for Seniors | General Purposes | $18,000 |
| Community Music School of Webster | General Purposes | $13,000 |
| Grand Center | General Purposes | $13,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | General Purposes | $12,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | General Purposes | $7,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival of St Louis | General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Eugene Field House | General Purposes | $3,500 |
| Artist Guild of St Louis | General Purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry H Langenberg II
- Charles R Grigg
- Eliot Grigg
- Thomas E Venker Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $27,000.
Who runs The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry H Langenberg II (President, Director), Charles R Grigg (Vice President, Director), Eliot Grigg (Vice President; Director) and Thomas E Venker Jr (Secretary, Director).
What does The Margaret Blanke Grigg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.