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Strengthening
St. louis

The Bellwether Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all people in St. Louis by supporting innovative programs that make a positive impact for present and future generations.

Helping to make St. Louis stronger

The Bellwether Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all people in St. Louis by supporting innovative programs that make a positive impact for present and future generations.

What We Fund

The Bellwether Foundation supports St. Louis area based,
501(c)(3) organizations. We provide grants to non-profits with focus in the areas of arts and sciences, education, the environment and St. Louis cultural institutions. Grants are awarded in the areas of programmatic support (preferred), general operations, capital and endowment support.

Projects of interest to The Bellwether Foundation:

  • Support under-resourced or under-represented communities.
  • Offer larger scale, measurable impact.
  • Implement innovative solutions.

Arts & Sciences

We support projects that feed creativity and generate new ideas .

Cultural Institutions

We support unique cultural organizations that enrich and distinguish our community.

Photo by Sundos Schneider, courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden

Education

We support quality education programs that support underserved communities.

Environment

We support projects that sustain and protect the environment’s natural resources in our region for future generations.

Grantseekers

In 2025, we are accepting applications by invitation only.

We invite you to check back in early 2026 for an update on the 2026 grant cycle.

Guidelines & Eligibility

Apply For a Grant

Grant Reporting

Photo courtesy of Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Grant Highlights

Since 1985, The Bellwether Foundation has contributed more than $65 million to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that align with our mission.

Arts and Sciences

Read about Contemporary Art Museum

Cultural Institutions

Read about St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Education

Read about Loyola Academy

Environment

Read about Forest ReLeaf of Missouri

Our Mission

The mission of The Bellwether Foundation is to promote the ideals and aspirations of its founders by improving the quality of life for all people, primarily in St. Louis, through the support of innovative programs that make a positive impact for present and future generations.

Contact Us

The Bellwether Foundation
8000 Maryland Ave
Suite 1165
Saint Louis, MO 63105
meetings by appointment only

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