Ascension Foundation
Ascension Foundation
St. Louis, MO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
86-2197504
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Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
Ascension Foundation
St. Louis, MO, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
86-2197504
•
Regional Funder
•
Subordinate Organization
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The Ascension Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $1.6 million awarded to 24 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO MOVE BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL WALLS OF CLINICAL CARE TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE HEALTH EQUITY FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE
$1.3M
35%
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
$1.3M
34%
MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
$317.8K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$40.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$76.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ascension Foundation?
No. Ascension Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ascension Foundation give?
Ascension Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Michigan, and 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 Ascension Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ascension Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ascension Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Ascension Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ascension Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Ascension Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, and MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ascension Foundation?
Ascension Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.