Edward Jones Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 92-1435643 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20.3M
Organizations funded6,618
Typical grant$300
Total assets$138M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
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
90% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Health/Human services | $3,316,912 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Community & neighborhood development | $1,833,330 |
| Inclusiv Inc | New York, NY | Community service | $1,800,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MT | Education | $1,250,000 |
| Goalsetter Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Community service | $900,000 |
| Small Business Empowerment Center | Saint Louis, MO | Community service | $850,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | Community service | $650,000 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | Pheonix, AZ | Community service | $605,515 |
| Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra | Saint Louis, MO | Symphony orchestras | $600,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Education | $500,000 |
| Neighborhood Solidarity Fund | St Louis, MO | Community service | $350,000 |
| Prosperity Connection | Saint Louis, MO | Community service | $300,000 |
| Financial Health Network Inc | Chicago, IL | Education | $250,000 |
| Heartland Forward Inc | Bentonville, AR | Health/Human services | $250,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Community service | $250,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | Saint Louis, MO | Biological & life sciences | $215,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | Single organization support | $200,000 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | St Louis, MO | Single organization support | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Community service | $175,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines | $152,725 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Opera | $150,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Saint Louis, MO | Community service | $150,000 |
| Edward Jones Disaster Relief Fund | Saint Louis, MO | Health/Human services | $136,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Youth development | $125,218 |
| Charities Aid Foundation Canada | Toronto, CA | Commnity improvement | $104,125 |
| Forest Park Forever Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Environmental beautification | $100,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building | Saint Louis, MO | History museums | $100,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Arts | $100,000 |
| Operation Hope Inc | Atlanta, GA | Health/Human services | $80,000 |
| Focus St Louis | St Louis, MO | Public & societal benefit n.e.c. | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | Chesterfield, MO | International economic development | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army Midland Division | Saint Louis, MO | Salvation army | $75,000 |
| World Pediatric Project - St Louis | St Louis, MO | International, foreign affairs and national security | $50,500 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | St Louis, MO | Children & youth services | $50,000 |
| Center of Creative Arts | Saint Louis, MO | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 |
| Gateway Region Young Mens Christian Association | Saint Louis, MO | Young mens or womens associations | $50,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | Pensacola, FL | Community service | $50,000 |
| Missouri State Parks Foundation Inc | Columbia, MO | Natural resources conservation & protection | $50,000 |
| Seed Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | Garden clubs | $50,000 |
| Sheldon Arts Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | Performing arts centers | $50,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank Inc | Bridgeton, MO | Food banks & pantries | $50,000 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Saint Louis, MO | Scouting | $43,332 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri | Saint Louis, MO | Community improvement | $34,832 |
| Fathers Support Center St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | Family services | $33,332 |
| Buddy Check 22 Veteran Suicide Awareness | Bradley, IL | Health/Human services | $30,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Specifically named diseases research | $30,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | Community service | $27,259 |
| American Cancer Society - Missouri | St Louis, MO | Cancer | $25,000 |
| Initiative for a Competitive Inner City | Roxbury, MA | Community service | $25,000 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Food banks & pantries | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Services Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | Salvation army | $25,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Community improvement | $25,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Saint Louis, MO | Human services - multipurpose and other | $23,914 |
| Healthcare Anchor Network Inc | Washington, DC | Health/Human services | $20,000 |
| Heavens Helpers | Bismarck, ND | Religion | $20,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | Hospices | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Saint Louis, MO | Federated giving programs | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines | $19,797 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health - general and rehabilitative | $15,487 |
| Earthdance | Saint Louis, MO | Agricultural programs | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 6,618 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,324,765 | 6,618 |
| 2023 | $21,699,327 | 3,837 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1435643
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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