The Pillsbury Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1699916 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$822K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$23.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $14,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Baptist Church | St Louis, MO | General support | $107,007 |
| Northern Seminary | Lisle, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| William Jewell College | Liberty, MO | General support | $86,000 |
| Green Lake Conference Center | Green Lake, WI | General support | $85,000 |
| Rainbow Acres | Camp Verde, AZ | General support | $83,500 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | General support | $76,000 |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary | Overland Park, KS | General support | $45,000 |
| Medsend | Fort Mill, SC | General support | $26,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | St Louis, MO | General support | $15,500 |
| Urban League Stl | St Louis, MO | General support | $15,000 |
| Gateway 180 | St Louis, MO | General support | $14,500 |
| St Andrew United Methodist Church | Highlands Ranch, CO | General support | $14,000 |
| International Ministries | King of Prussia, PA | General support | $13,000 |
| Ayf | St Louis, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| University Baptist Church Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Freeway Foundation | Maryland Heights, MO | General support | $9,500 |
| Bacone College | Muskogee, OK | General support | $8,000 |
| Get Hope Global | Denver, CO | General support | $6,500 |
| Christian Activity Center | East St Louis, IL | General support | $5,500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | East Moline, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Southgate Church | St Louis, MO | General support | $4,300 |
| Des Moines Public Library Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $4,000 |
| Kirkwood Orchestra Parent Association | Kirkwood, MO | General support | $4,000 |
| Humane Society of Mo | St Louis, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Lower Plains | Detroit, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Organ Media Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | St Louis, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Dallas, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Twin Lakes Baptist Church | Aptos, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Apda Missouri | St Louis, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Sb | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Roatan Mission Fellowship | Lenoir City, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Sol International Foundation | Asheville, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Wi Housing Preservation Corp | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| YMCA Supportive Housing Campus | Des Moines, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Plymouth United Church of Christ | Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,500 |
| American Baptist Churches Great Rivers Region | Springfield, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| American Baptist Womens Ministries | King of Prussia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Christian Study | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Crestwood Elementary School PTO | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,000 |
| Mothers Milk Alliance | Madison, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| St Louis Community College Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $500 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | General support | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Diaper Depot | Centennial, CO | General support | $500 |
| Together Through Sound | Ankeny, IA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $821,807 | 50 |
| 2023 | $391,421 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1699916
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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