The Pillsbury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pillsbury Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $821,807 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $107,007. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$821,807
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$107,007
- Assets$23.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $391,421 the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $391,421 | 27 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $821,807 | 50 | $23.5 million |
How to apply
The Pillsbury 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 Pillsbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $308,807 |
| Illinois | 4 | $111,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $88,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $83,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $79,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $45,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $26,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $21,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $14,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Third Baptist Church | General support | $107,007 |
| Northern Seminary | General support | $100,000 |
| William Jewell College | General support | $86,000 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | General support | $85,000 |
| Rainbow Acres | General support | $83,500 |
| Baylor University | General support | $76,000 |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary | General support | $45,000 |
| Medsend | General support | $26,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | General support | $15,500 |
| Urban League STL | General support | $15,000 |
| Gateway 180 | General support | $14,500 |
| St Andrew United Methodist Church | General support | $14,000 |
| International Ministries | General support | $13,000 |
| Ayf | General support | $10,000 |
| University Baptist Church Baltimore | General support | $10,000 |
| Freeway Foundation | General support | $9,500 |
| Bacone College | General support | $8,000 |
| Get Hope Global | General support | $6,500 |
| Christian Activity Center | General support | $5,500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | General support | $5,000 |
| Southgate Church | General support | $4,300 |
| Des Moines Public Library Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Kirkwood Orchestra Parent Association | General support | $4,000 |
| Humane Society of Mo | General support | $3,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lower Plains | General support | $3,000 |
| Organ Media Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | General support | $3,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | $3,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | General support | $3,000 |
| Twin Lakes Baptist Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Oxfam America | General support | $2,000 |
| Apda Missouri | General support | $2,000 |
| Calvary Chapel SB | General support | $2,000 |
| Roatan Mission Fellowship | General support | $2,000 |
| Sol International Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Wi Housing Preservation Corp | General support | $2,000 |
| YMCA Supportive Housing Campus | General support | $2,000 |
| Plymouth United Church of Christ | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda J Roos
- Elizabeth Hoffman
- Evelyn Kurtz
Questions people ask
Does The Pillsbury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pillsbury Foundation give?
$821,807 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Pillsbury Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda J Roos (President), Elizabeth Hoffman (Secretary) and Evelyn Kurtz (Treasurer).
What does The Pillsbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.