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Private foundation · EIN 43-1699916

The Pillsbury Foundation

St Louis, MO

The Pillsbury Foundation is a private foundation based in St Louis, MO. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $822K in grants and contributions paid across 50 grants, with $23.5M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Third Baptist Church, Northern Seminary and William Jewell College.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Third Baptist ChurchSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$107,007
Northern SeminaryLisle, ILGeneral Support$100,000
William Jewell CollegeLiberty, MOGeneral Support$86,000
Green Lake Conference CenterGreen Lake, WIGeneral Support$85,000
Rainbow AcresCamp Verde, AZGeneral Support$83,500
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXGeneral Support$76,000
Central Baptist Theological SeminaryOverland Park, KSGeneral Support$45,000
MedsendFort Mill, SCGeneral Support$26,000
Missouri Baptist Healthcare FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$25,000
St Louis Area FoodbankSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$15,500
Urban League StlSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$15,000
Gateway 180St Louis, MOGeneral Support$14,500
St Andrew United Methodist ChurchHighlands Ranch, COGeneral Support$14,000
International MinistriesKing of Prussia, PAGeneral Support$13,000
AyfSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$10,000
University Baptist Church BaltimoreBaltimore, MDGeneral Support$10,000
Freeway FoundationMaryland Heights, MOGeneral Support$9,500
Bacone CollegeMuskogee, OKGeneral Support$8,000
Get Hope GlobalDenver, COGeneral Support$6,500
Christian Activity CenterEast St Louis, ILGeneral Support$5,500
Cardinal Glennon Children's FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$5,000
Living Lands & WatersEast Moline, ILGeneral Support$5,000
Southgate ChurchSt Louis, MOGeneral Support$4,300
Des Moines Public Library FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral Support$4,000
Kirkwood Orchestra Parent AssociationKirkwood, MOGeneral Support$4,000

The 25 largest of 50 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Pillsbury Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Pillsbury Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Pillsbury Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $821,807 in grants and contributions paid (50 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Pillsbury Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Third Baptist Church (MO), $107K, Northern Seminary (IL), $100K, William Jewell College (MO), $86K, Green Lake Conference Center (WI), $85K and Rainbow Acres (AZ), $83.5K.