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FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1466112
Regional Funder
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FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1466112
Regional Funder

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Foundation for Special Education of Children is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in special education. With a total of $310K in grants paid in 2025 to a single grantee, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY STUDENTS.
Total Funding Given

$310K

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS
St. Louis, MO
$3.8M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$342K
Median 2nd year grant
$372K
R
Rev MSGR Vernon Gardin
Board Member
S
Stephen Roy
Board Member
S
Steve Baumer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN?
No. FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN give?
FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $342 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN make each year?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $310 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN fund recently?
In 2025, FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN?
FOUNDATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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