Growing More Opportunities Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 81-2839934 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$93K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition | St Louis, MO | 2024 donation | $13,000 |
| Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation | Webster Groves, MO | 2024 donation | $13,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Washington, DC | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| John Burroughs School | St Louis, MO | 2024 donation | $7,000 |
| Alliance for Science | Ithaca, NY | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Chicago, IL | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | St Louis, MO | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| World Food Prize | Des Moines, IA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | 2024 donation | $4,000 |
| Montesorri School of Wild Pines | Denver, CO | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Academy | Englewood, CO | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| Ladue Chapel Nursery School | St Louis, MO | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2839934
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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