Walter N and Alberta H Drake Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 46-5467431 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$33,333
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,333 and $50,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Palliative care | $100,000 |
| Crosslines Churches of the Joplin Area Inc | Joplin, MO | Services for the elderly | $50,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest Inc | Springfield, MO | Provides for hunger relief | $50,000 |
| Guidestone Fin Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention | Dallas, TX | Provides for the poor | $33,333 |
| Watered Gardens | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted support. | $33,333 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Colorado Springs, CO | Veteran support | $33,333 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,999 | 6 |
| 2024 | $299,997 | 9 |
| 2023 | $299,997 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5467431
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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