Gateway Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-6294706
Foundation Overview
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Gateway Foundation has awarded 152 grants totaling $27,862,939 to organizations in Missouri. Individual grants range from $103 to $3,370,075, with a median award of $30,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 6 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Missouri, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in St Louis (93%), Saint Louis (4%), Des Peres (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 5% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (64%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gateway Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of St Louis | $892,190 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2024 |
| City Of St Louis | $54,782 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Citygarden Expansion | 2024 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St Louis | $88,265 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2024 |
| Grand Center Inc | $58,035 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Lighting Strauss Park | 2024 |
| National Park Service | $43,989 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2024 |
| St Louis County Parks Foundation | $100,797 | Saint Louis, MO, US | To Fund Kinloch Park Maintenance. | 2024 |
| Counterpublic | $29,100 | St Louis, MO, US | Installation At The Griot | 2023 |
| Perennial St Louis | $47,122 | St Louis, MO, US | Crafting Van And Wrap | 2023 |
| Craft Alliance | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Crafting A Future Program | 2023 |
| Craft Alliance | $17,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Mural Arts Program | 2023 |
| The Cabaret Project St Louis | $8,080 | St Louis, MO, US | Set Design For Future Performances | 2023 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gyo Obata Fellowship Program Support | 2023 |
| Craft Alliance | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship At Soldan School; Mural Arts Program | 2023 |
| St Louis County Parks Foundation | $23,165 | Des Peres, MO, US | To Fund Kinloch Park Maintenance. | 2023 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $103 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2023 |
| National Park Service | $107,519 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2023 |
| City Of St Louis | $1,594,893 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2023 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $81,735 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2023 |
| City Of St Louis | $3,370,075 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden 9th Street Plaza | 2023 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $1,298 | St Louis, MO, US | A New Mobile Creation Studio | 2023 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $35,000 | St Louis, MO, US | The Way Conservation | 2023 |
| Counterpublic | $29,100 | St Louis, MO, US | Installation At The Griot | 2023 |
| Perennial St Louis | $47,122 | St Louis, MO, US | Crafting Van And Wrap | 2023 |
| Craft Alliance | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Crafting A Future Program | 2023 |
| Craft Alliance | $17,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Mural Arts Program | 2023 |
| The Cabaret Project St Louis | $8,080 | St Louis, MO, US | Set Design For Future Performances | 2023 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gyo Obata Fellowship Program Support | 2023 |
| Craft Alliance | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship At Soldan School; Mural Arts Program | 2023 |
| St Louis County Parks Foundation | $23,165 | Des Peres, MO, US | To Fund Kinloch Park Maintenance. | 2023 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $103 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2023 |
| National Park Service | $107,519 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2023 |
| City Of St Louis | $1,594,893 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2023 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $81,735 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2023 |
| City Of St Louis | $3,370,075 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden 9th Street Plaza | 2023 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $1,298 | St Louis, MO, US | A New Mobile Creation Studio | 2023 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $35,000 | St Louis, MO, US | The Way Conservation | 2023 |
| Center Of Creative Arts (Coca) | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Intelligent Lighting System | 2022 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $302 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2022 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2022 |
| City Of St Louis | $3,393 | St Louis, MO, US | Civil Courts Building Lighting | 2022 |
| City Of St Louis | $1,525,617 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2022 |
| City Of St Louis | $649,150 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden 9th Street Plaza | 2022 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $70,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Street Projectors | 2022 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $14,063 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2022 |
| Counterpublic | $20,900 | St Louis, MO, US | Installation At The Griot | 2022 |
| Craft Alliance | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship At Summer High School; Mural Arts Program | 2022 |
| Craft Alliance | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship Program At Sumner High School; Mural Arts Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Dutchtown - Lighting Up Meramec | $8,040 | St Louis, MO, US | Lighting And Safety Improvements Along Commercial Center Of Dutchtown Neighborhood | 2022 |
| National Park Service | $1,075,270 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2022 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $16,300 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2022 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Administrative Support To Implement The Gyo Obata Fellowship Program In 2023. | 2022 |
| St Louis County Parks Foundation | $36,150 | Des Peres, MO, US | To Fund Kinloch Park Maintenance. | 2022 |
| St Louis Shakespeare | $5,340 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For Staging Van | 2022 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $39,223 | St Louis, MO, US | A New Mobile Creation Studio | 2022 |
| Center Of Creative Arts (Coca) | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Intelligent Lighting System | 2022 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $302 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2022 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2022 |
| City Of St Louis | $3,393 | St Louis, MO, US | Civil Courts Building Lighting | 2022 |
| City Of St Louis | $1,525,617 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2022 |
| City Of St Louis | $649,150 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden 9th Street Plaza | 2022 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $70,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Street Projectors | 2022 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $14,063 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2022 |
| Counterpublic | $20,900 | St Louis, MO, US | Installation At The Griot | 2022 |
| Craft Alliance | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship At Summer High School; Mural Arts Program | 2022 |
| Craft Alliance | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship Program At Sumner High School; Mural Arts Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Dutchtown - Lighting Up Meramec | $8,040 | St Louis, MO, US | Lighting And Safety Improvements Along Commercial Center Of Dutchtown Neighborhood | 2022 |
| National Park Service | $1,075,270 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2022 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $16,300 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2022 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $40,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Administrative Support To Implement The Gyo Obata Fellowship Program In 2023. | 2022 |
| St Louis County Parks Foundation | $36,150 | Des Peres, MO, US | To Fund Kinloch Park Maintenance. | 2022 |
| St Louis Shakespeare | $5,340 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For Staging Van | 2022 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $39,223 | St Louis, MO, US | A New Mobile Creation Studio | 2022 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $240 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2021 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $961,337 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $78,253 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden Light Rail/9th Street Plaza | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $276,865 | St Louis, MO, US | St Louis City Hall Exterior Illumination | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $46,125 | St Louis, MO, US | Illumination Of Historic Bissell Water Tower | 2021 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $160,937 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2021 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $6,507 | St Louis, MO, US | Park Furnishings For The Emerson Visitor Center | 2021 |
| Metro Theater Company | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Free Student Seating Program For Access To Childrens Theater | 2021 |
| National Park Service | $84,989 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2021 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $16,300 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2021 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $45,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gyo Obata Fellowship Program Support, Revised Admin Staff Support | 2021 |
| African People's Education And Defense Fund | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Outdoor Mural At The Gary Brooks Community Garden | 2021 |
| Craft Alliance | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship Program At Sumner High School; Mural Arts Program | 2021 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $8,458 | St Louis, MO, US | Mobile Creation Studio | 2021 |
| The Black Rep | $51,861 | St Louis, MO, US | Ford Transit Van And Decals | 2021 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $12,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Administrative Support To Implement The Gyo Obata Fellowship Program In 2022. | 2021 |
| St Louis Shakespeare | $53,800 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For Staging Van | 2021 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $240 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2021 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $961,337 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $78,253 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden Light Rail/9th Street Plaza | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $276,865 | St Louis, MO, US | St Louis City Hall Exterior Illumination | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $46,125 | St Louis, MO, US | Illumination Of Historic Bissell Water Tower | 2021 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $160,937 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2021 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $6,507 | St Louis, MO, US | Park Furnishings For The Emerson Visitor Center | 2021 |
| Metro Theater Company | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Free Student Seating Program For Access To Childrens Theater | 2021 |
| National Park Service | $84,989 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2021 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $16,300 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2021 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $45,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gyo Obata Fellowship Program Support, Revised Admin Staff Support | 2021 |
| African People's Education And Defense Fund | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Outdoor Mural At The Gary Brooks Community Garden | 2021 |
| Craft Alliance | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship Program At Sumner High School; Mural Arts Program | 2021 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $8,458 | St Louis, MO, US | Mobile Creation Studio | 2021 |
| The Black Rep | $51,861 | St Louis, MO, US | Ford Transit Van And Decals | 2021 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $12,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Administrative Support To Implement The Gyo Obata Fellowship Program In 2022. | 2021 |
| St Louis Shakespeare | $53,800 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For Staging Van | 2021 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $240 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2021 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $961,337 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $78,253 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden Light Rail/9th Street Plaza | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $276,865 | St Louis, MO, US | St Louis City Hall Exterior Illumination | 2021 |
| City Of St Louis | $46,125 | St Louis, MO, US | Illumination Of Historic Bissell Water Tower | 2021 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $160,937 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2021 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $6,507 | St Louis, MO, US | Park Furnishings For The Emerson Visitor Center | 2021 |
| Metro Theater Company | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Free Student Seating Program For Access To Childrens Theater | 2021 |
| National Park Service | $84,989 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2021 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $16,300 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2021 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $45,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Gyo Obata Fellowship Program Support, Revised Admin Staff Support | 2021 |
| African People's Education And Defense Fund | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Outdoor Mural At The Gary Brooks Community Garden | 2021 |
| Craft Alliance | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support For Arts Fellowship Program At Sumner High School; Mural Arts Program | 2021 |
| The Big Muddy Dance Company | $8,458 | St Louis, MO, US | Mobile Creation Studio | 2021 |
| The Black Rep | $51,861 | St Louis, MO, US | Ford Transit Van And Decals | 2021 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $12,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Administrative Support To Implement The Gyo Obata Fellowship Program In 2022. | 2021 |
| St Louis Shakespeare | $53,800 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For Staging Van | 2021 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $493 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2020 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2020 |
| City Of St Louis | $950,154 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2020 |
| City Of St Louis | $165,226 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden Light Rail/9th Street Plaza | 2020 |
| City Of St Louis | $397,142 | St Louis, MO, US | St Louis City Hall Exterior Illumination | 2020 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $7,802 | St Louis, MO, US | Park Furnishings For The Emerson Visitor Center | 2020 |
| National Park Service | $132,698 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2020 |
| American Voices | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Program Support For Music Across Borders Artist Residency Series | 2020 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | $94,710 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding Of 3 Artist Awards, Exhibition And Administrative Expenses | 2020 |
| Regional Arts Commission | $12,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Gyo Obata Fellowship Program Support, Admin Staff Support | 2020 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $9,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Requiem Of Light Performance Memorializing St. Louisans Who Died From Covid-19 | 2020 |
| City Of St Louis | $356 | St Louis, MO, US | Illumination Of Historic Bissell Water Tower | 2020 |
| Charitable Contribution Passthrough From Foundation Partners Fund Llc | $658 | St Louis, MO, US | Various Purposes | 2019 |
| National Park Service | $167,837 | St Louis, MO, US | Fund The Cost Of Electrical Service And Maintenance In Connection With The Lighting Of The Arch | 2019 |
| City Of St Louis | $844,551 | St Louis, MO, US | Maintenance Of Citygarden | 2019 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | $87,538 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Construction Of The West Walkway Portion Of The Sheldon Plaza | 2019 |
| City Of St Louis | $58,236 | St Louis, MO, US | Citygarden Light Rail/9th Street Plaza | 2019 |
| City Of St Louis | $61,922 | St Louis, MO, US | St Louis City Hall Exterior Illumination | 2019 |
| Metro Theater Company | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Free Student Seating Program For Access To Childrens Theater | 2019 |
| Arts In Transit Inc (bi-state) | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Grant To Support The 2019 Metroscapes Public Art Program | 2019 |
| Tower Grove Park | $14,935 | St Louis, MO, US | Schematic Design For Improvements To The West Drive Circle | 2019 |
| Pride St Louis Inc | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Funding For The Civil Courts Lighting Display | 2019 |
| St Louis Arts Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Program Support For Maskup Stl Project | 2019 |
| The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | In Support Of Principal Perspectives: The Work Of Phil Durham At The Sheldon Art Galleries | 2019 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | $10,931 | St Louis, MO, US | Park Furnishings For The Emerson Visitor Center | 2019 |
| Cinema St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Artist Award Program Cinema At Citygarden | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-6294706 |
| Website | http://www.gateway-foundation.org |
| Address | 800 MARKET ST Saint Louis, MO 63101-2504 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gateway Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/trustee | Matthew Fischer |
|---|---|
| Vice-president/trustee | Michael Fischer |
| Trustee | Martha Fischer |
| Trustee | Lisa Melandri |
| Trustee | Andrew Newman |
Forms 990-PF
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