Centene Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 20-1298192 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$39.4M
Organizations funded155
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$197.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $333,333.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jwch Institute Inc | Commerce, CA | Residential care facility for persons experiencing homelessness | $2,912,778 |
| Community Health Development Inc | Uvalde, TX | Support new construction and associated site | $2,300,000 |
| Physicians for a Healthy California | Sacramento, CA | Support latino physician representation coalition vision | $2,250,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Provide $2 million over three years | $1,631,961 |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Los Angeles, CA | Securing the workforce pathway for physician diversit | $1,500,000 |
| Central Iowa Shelter & Services | Des Moines, IA | Simplify and educate community members | $1,150,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corporation | Commerce, CA | Altamed community mobile services program | $1,000,000 |
| Community Medical Centers Inc | Stockton, CA | Provide medical care and bh services | $1,000,000 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Increase recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation of bsn nursing students | $1,000,000 |
| Health Center Association of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Establish & implement project access | $1,000,000 |
| Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation | Visalia, CA | Using geocoding methodologies - to enhance health care quality, access, and health outcomes | $1,000,000 |
| Love One Louisiana Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Love one louisiana foundation contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Medical College of Georgia Foundation | Augusta, GA | Pilot a one-year prescription produce program to improve food and nutrition security | $1,000,000 |
| Missouri Coalition for Primary Health Care | Jefferson City, MO | Create a center of excellence and conference cente | $1,000,000 |
| National Association of Community Health Centers | Bethesda, MD | Promote efficiency, improve patient and provider experience, and advance equitable health outcomes | $1,000,000 |
| Vision Y Compromiso | Los Angeles, CA | Mitigate pediatric health disparities | $1,000,000 |
| Osf Multi-Specialty Group Dba Osf Oncall | Peoria, IL | Provide patient education and support | $920,000 |
| City of Albuquerque Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Support as one of anchor partners | $833,333 |
| Oakwood Creative Care Inc | Mesa, AZ | Gift cards distributed to npo | $750,000 |
| The Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Second century capital campaign | $600,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | St Louis, MO | Provide medical equipment | $574,070 |
| The Jed Foundation | New York, NY | Support structures and light bridge | $518,225 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (Bbbsa) | Tampa, FL | Mental health and well beingsupport | $500,000 |
| Charmeck Family Justice Center Inc | Charlotte, NC | Provide range of wraparound services | $500,000 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | St Louis, MO | Enhancing access to pediatric care | $433,334 |
| Kipp Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Kipp foundation - my 2020-2025 | $400,000 |
| The Opportunity Trust | St Louis, MO | Support for parents | $400,000 |
| Beyond Differences | San Rafael, CA | School-Based program | $391,482 |
| West Hawaii Community Health Center Inc | Kailua Kona, HI | Support matching gift for centene board | $375,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Newark, DE | Benevity - spark - float fund payment | $365,000 |
| Georgia Association for Primary Health Care Inc | Decatur, GA | Disaster relief - hurricane helene | $358,333 |
| Little Bit Foundation | Olivette, MO | General contribution | $354,700 |
| Indiana University Health Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | Expanding the congregational care network in northern indiana | $350,000 |
| National Hispanic Health Foundation | Washington, DC | A one-year program for 10 talented mid-career hispanic physicians interested in future careers in advocacy or policymaking at the federal… | $350,000 |
| Forest Park Forever Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Offer community health programming, recreational activities and social gatherings | $333,334 |
| Nevada Health Centers | Carson City, NV | Medical maternity home program | $333,334 |
| Alternatives for Girls | Detroit, MI | Permanent supportive housing project | $333,333 |
| Buffalo Urban League Inc | Buffalo, NY | Support construction | $333,333 |
| Neighborhood Service Organization | Detroit, MI | Medical respite for the homeless | $333,333 |
| University Physician Group Dba Wayne Health | Detroit, MI | Support to meet changing healthcare demands | $333,333 |
| Food Bank Council of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Design, implement, and evaluate a healthy food access and nutrition | $300,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | Washington, DC | Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (edi) initiatives | $300,000 |
| Saint Louis University | St Louis, MO | Support design and construction of st. louis | $300,000 |
| Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation | Seattle, WA | Support disaster relief in fl | $300,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | 2024 national symphony orchestra season opening gala | $290,248 |
| Youth Villages Foundation Inc | Bartlett, TN | Provide evidence-based services to children | $256,500 |
| City of Refuge Inc | Atlanta, GA | Provide more resources for underserved individuals | $250,000 |
| Fora Health Treatment & Recovery | Portland, OR | Offer 46 beds through a supportive housing model | $250,000 |
| Gaston Family Health Services Inc Dba Kintegra Health | Gastonia, NC | Disaster relief - hurricane helene | $250,000 |
| Indiana Rural Health Association Inc (Irha) | Terre Haute, IN | Enhances the health and well-being of indianas rural population | $250,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | Kansas nursing workforce center | $250,000 |
| National Minority Quality Forum Inc | Washington, DC | Minority and rural coronavirus insights study | $250,000 |
| California Health Collaborative | Fresno, CA | Every woman counts program | $200,000 |
| Concordance Academy of Leadership | St Louis, MO | Concordance re-entry model | $200,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Chronic disease prevention promotoras training program | $200,000 |
| Smart Living Systems by Ladd | Cincinnati, OH | Provide transformation consultation services to kansas | $170,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area | Harrisburg, PA | Critical home repair program | $166,666 |
| Metropolitan Golf Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Beyond housing, a nationally recognized community development | $150,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Towson, MD | The mhs indiana mobile grocery store sponsorship | $150,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Provide scholarships & comprehensive support services | $125,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 155 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,445,230 | 155 |
| 2023 | $29,773,155 | 126 |
| 2022 | $34,725,994 | 186 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611049349101306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1298192
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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