Cruse Lee H Trust Dtd
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 76-6188736 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$45.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
8% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Food Harvest | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $650,000 |
| Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School | St Louis, MO | Annual gift | $550,000 |
| Drew Lewis Foundation | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $350,000 |
| Otc Foundation | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Ozark Area Community Action | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $125,000 |
| Springfield Victory Mission | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $115,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Annual gift | $100,000 |
| Council of Churches | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Sw Missouri | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $75,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $60,000 |
| Breast Cancer for Ozark | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| Ozark Public Television | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| Reproductive Health Services | St Louis, MO | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| The Victim Center | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $50,000 |
| Gateway to Hope | Maplewood, MO | Annual gift | $40,000 |
| Lift for Life | St Louis, MO | Annual gift | $40,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Bridgeton, MO | Annual gift | $35,000 |
| Crown Center for Senior Living | St Louis, MO | Annual gift | $30,000 |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation - Clemson | Carmel, IN | Annual gift | $30,000 |
| Recovery Fellowship Ministries | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| The K G Wells Jr Academy for Kids | Springfield, MO | Annual gift | $25,000 |
| Home Works | St Louis, MO | Annual gift | $10,000 |
| Nami of Missouri | Jefferson City, MO | Annual gift | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,720,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $1,992,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,810,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631149349100733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6188736
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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