Deer Creek Foundation
Historical FunderSt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6052774 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$53.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $180,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR MICHAEL P FISCHER DEER CREEK FOU |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 MARKET ST SUITE 1650, ST LOUIS MO 63101 |
| Phone | 3142413228 |
| Form and materials | FOR PROGRAM I: LETTER OF INQUIRY (1) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM PROJECT SEEKS TO ADDRESS (2)OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT (3) SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PLANNED TO ACHIEVE THOSE OBJECTIVES (4) QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPALS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS (5) LIST OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING SAME ISSUES. ATTACHMENTS: (1) PROJECT AND ORGANIZATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET (2) EXISTING AND PROJECTED PROJECT SUPPORT LIST-DOLLAR AMOUNTS (3) LIST OF RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS-DOLLAR AMOUNTS (4) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST (5) ORGANIZATIONS TAX STATUS LETTER (6) ORGANIZATION'S LATEST AUDIT OR 990. FOR PROGRAM II: LETTER OF INQUIRY SUMMARIZING PROPOSED PROJECT AND INCLUDES: ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY; PROJECT AND ORGAIZATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET; EXISTING AND PROJECTED PROJECT SUPPORT LIST-DOLLAR AMOUNTS; LIST RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS-DOLLAR AMOUNTS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST; ORGANIZATIONAL TAX STATUS LETTER; LATEST AUDIT OR 990. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES NORMALLY PRECLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arch City Defenders | St Louis, MO | Support litigation against abuses in the american justice system | $1,000,000 |
| Constitutional Accountability Center | Washington, DC | Support litigation and education exposing common misconceptions about the u.s. constitution | $200,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Support litigation and advocacy for enforcement of environmental regulations | $200,000 |
| The John Muir Project of the Earth Island Institute | Big Bear City, CA | Promote u.s.forest service compliance with environmental laws and reguatlions | $180,000 |
| Tulane Environmental Law Clinic | New Orleans, LA | For public education, citizen mobilization, administrative advocacy, and litigation aimed at helping the residents of louisiana participate… | $155,000 |
| Crag Law Center | Portland, OR | Provide legal services,guidance, and education to protect the cascadia bioregion | $115,000 |
| Beyond Nuclear | Takoma Park, MD | Force more responsbile nuclear regulatory commission oversight | $110,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Washington, DC | Support education, advocacy, and litigation against religious discrimination | $100,000 |
| St Louis Public Schools Foundation | St Louis, MO | To help pilot two literacy programs - letrs and beable - in slpss lowest performing elementary/middle schools that provide enhanced teacher… | $100,000 |
| Center for Progressive Reform | Washington, DC | Support research and education to strengthen evironmental regulation | $75,000 |
| Committee to Bridge the Gap | Ben Lomond, CA | Support advocacy and education ensuring safe operation and cleanup of u.s. nuclear facilities | $60,000 |
| Verified Voting Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Conduct research and education to promote accurate and secure voting systems | $50,000 |
| Free and Fair Litigation Group | New York, NY | To support litigation to protect our country's democratic system and individual rights from the threat posed by recent supreme court… | $45,000 |
| Northwest Environmental Defense Center | Portland, OR | To monitor, undertake administrative agency advocacy, and litigate to ensure that the state and federal environmental laws and regulations… | $30,000 |
| Candid Learning | St Louis, MO | To advance research, collaboration, and training on nonprofit funding opportunities | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Progressive Reform | Washington, DC | Support research and education to strengthen environmental regulation | $150,000 |
| Verified Voting Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Conduct research and education to promote accurate and secure voting systems | $125,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | Eugene, OR | Monitor, educate, and litigate to ensure the environmental protection of cascadia | $45,000 |
| Earthrise Law Clinic | Portland, OR | For advocacy and litigation ensuring environmental laws are enforced | $45,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,422,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $2,392,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103368
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6052774
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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