The Prufrock Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 46-1586470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$110K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
15% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $29,000 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| United Way Foundation | New York, NY | General operating funds | $20,000 |
| John Burroughs School | St Louis, MO | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc - Human Rights Council | Washington, DC | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Micds (Mary Institute of St Louis County Day School) | St Louis, MO | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Saint Louis Service Bureau | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Contemporary Art Museum Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| Saint Louis Public Library Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $1,200 |
| Carnahan Policy Center | Wilmington, NC | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Dimensions Dance Company | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Stl | St Louis, MO | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $600 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | General operating funds | $581 |
| Friends of Kwmu Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $500 |
| St Louis Education Fund | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,881 | 19 |
| 2024 | $110,164 | 27 |
| 2023 | $110,258 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602029349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1586470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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