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Safe Connections Connects Vulnerable Teens and Adults to Essential Services

Safe Connections is one of the St. Louis region’s oldest and largest organizations working to prevent and end domestic and...

EarthDance Farms Carries on a Long Legacy of Healthy Food and Healthier Communities

On a 14-acre historic farm in Ferguson, MO, EarthDance shares the craft and science of organic farming with people from...

St. Louis Organizations Come Together to Provide Learning Resources to Area Students Amid COVID Pandemic

At Dana Brown Charitable Trust, we are forever fortunate to witness up close the unwavering kindness and hospitality displayed by...

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Performs Special Concert Series

The Dana Brown Charitable Trust was proud to partner with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) on a special concert...

New Teen Center of Excellence opens in Ferguson

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis recently opened its brand new Teen Center of Excellence in Ferguson,...

The Little Bit Foundation Supports Impoverished St. Louis Residents

The Little Bit Foundation advocates for impoverished children in St. Louis. Most recently, the Little Bit Foundation distributed new winter...

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Duo Dogs

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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) works to enrich ...

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Are grants awarded to 509(a)(3) supporting organizations or private foundations?

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We rarely fund 509(a)(3) organizations directly. These “Supporting Organizations” are classified as such because they have a close tie to a “Public Charity” as described in 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2), but do not face the same levels of public scrutiny as Public Charities. Because of this gap in public visibility, additional restrictions on grants to these types of organizations may apply.

Aligning with our mission and guidelines, funding the Public Charities directly instead of through their Supporting Organization often ensures the most efficient use of grant funds.

If you believe a program operated by your Supporting Organization better aligns with our mission than its Public Charity companion, include the name of the Public Charity supported and the specific program to be funded for your request to be considered.

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