The Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation supports organizations in the fields of education, health, social services, scientific research, performing arts, museums, scholarly publications and historic preservation.
The foundation has a special interest in the following areas:
Projects serving the following populations are of special interest:
The Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation funded 238 grants to 89 organizations totaling $1,979,250 over the past five years. Past awardees include Biome STEAM School, Kirkwood Train Station, National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, ST Joseph Institute for the Deaf, and World Bird Sanctuary.
The Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation was established in 1948. Funds may be used for the following purposes:
Giving primarily to non-profit organizations in Missouri.
Applicants can submit requests electronically by November 1, annually. Trustees meet to consider grant requests early in December of each year. Refer to the foundation website for more information.
Awards vary based on scope and size of project. Awards range from $5,000-$50,000. Most awards are between $5,000 - $10,000.