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The Commerce Bancshares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $2 million in grants to 1,150 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
$1.4M
12%
United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc
$1M
9%
UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC
$210K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
645
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION?
Yes. COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION give?
COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. 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 COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION awarded about 650 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,150 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC, United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc, and UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMERCE BANCSHARES FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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