Mr and Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Albans, Missouri · EIN 43-1104889 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$534K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$11.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CONSTANCE E OBERHAUS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 110, SAINT ALBANS MO 63073 |
| Phone | 6363873134 |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
39% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characterorg | Sterling, VA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Characterplus | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $67,500 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $55,000 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $43,500 |
| Salvation Army | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | Montgomery, TX | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $17,000 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Transportation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Sappington House Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Transformational Prayer Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Union Avenue Opera | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Winter Opera St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Usafa, CO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Arts & Education Council | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Bach Society of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Pyc | Ofallon, IL | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fenton, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Mount Royal Academy | Sunapee, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Saint Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Saint Louis Symphony | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Annual Fund | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Trail Life-Usa | Belton, SC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Uso of Missouri Inc | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Webster University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Wings of Hope | Chesterfield, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Youth in Need | St Charles, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $4,000 |
| Parents Television and Media Council | Burbank, CA | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $3,500 |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | Sunapee, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $3,000 |
| Student Mobilization | Conway, AR | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $3,000 |
| Easter Seals | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,900 |
| Saint Ann's Academy | Bridgeport, CT | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | Albert Lea, MN | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $2,000 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association-St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,500 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Canaan, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $1,000 |
| Kearsarge Regional School District | North Sutton, NH | For general charitable purposes of the organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $533,900 | 53 |
| 2024 | $481,600 | 53 |
| 2023 | $328,550 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602159349100405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1104889
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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