The Theodore a Kienstra Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1727300 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$434K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
29% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick-Glennon Seminary | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $100,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Service | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $50,000 |
| St Patricks Center | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society (Naples) | Naples, FL | General support of charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Providence House | Cleveland, OH | General support of charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Herren Project | Portsmouth, RI | General support of charitable activities | $12,000 |
| Community Hope Center | Cottage Hills, IL | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Lee Hopp Save Foundation | Belleville, IL | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Lynne F Solon Foundation | Edwardsville, IL | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Ssm Health Foundation - St Louis | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| St Charles County Fair | Wentzville, MO | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Pompano Beach, FL | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Oblates of St Francis de Sales | Wilmington, DE | General support of charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Academy of Sacred Heart | St Charles, MO | General support of charitable activities | $6,500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $6,000 |
| Christian Brothers College High School | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Houston, TX | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Father Bob's Outreach | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Harris House Foundation | St Charles, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Hilljack House | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Mighty Oakes Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Next Step Foundation | Olivette, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Our Little Haven | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Missouri | Jefferson City, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society (St Anselm) | Creve Coeur, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Hope Happens | Kirkwood, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Dravet Syndrome Foundation | Cherry Hill, NJ | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver | Chesterfield, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St George Catholic Church | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Foster Adopt Support | St Charles, MO | General support of charitable activities | $2,500 |
| The Snow Foundation | Clayton, MO | General support of charitable activities | $2,500 |
| St Louis Catholic Academy | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Gwendolyn's Gifts | St Peters, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Marygrove | Florissant, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Sweet Celebrations | Ballwin, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Special Education Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | St Louis, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| First Step Back Home Inc | Ofallon, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| The Clayco Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Contegra Cares | St Charles, MO | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Our House of Hope | Libertyville, IL | General support of charitable activities | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support of charitable activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $434,500 | 48 |
| 2023 | $303,600 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1727300
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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