Full Membership Application
Thank you for your interest in joining Philanthropy Missouri as a Full Member. You may apply at any time during the year. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed for approval by the PhilMO Engagement Committee, and then we will contact you with further instructions.
About Philanthropy Missouri
Founded in 1970, Philanthropy Missouri (PhilMO) is Missouri's premier philanthropy-serving organization, a statewide membership association of funders and philanthropic partners.
Vision: We envision a thriving and equitable Missouri, served by a collaborative, purpose-driven, and effective philanthropic sector.
Mission: To equip, connect, and energize our Members and partners for thoughtful action and greater impact.
Values:
- Belonging – We cultivate relationships and build community where individuals and institutions are understood, respected, and invited to contribute.
- Courageous Leadership – We inspire the sector to challenge norms and mobilize resources to advance opportunities to thrive in Missouri.
- Equity – We believe identity should not predict outcomes for Missourians and use that lens to share our work and influence philanthropic practices.
- Impact – We create an environment of share learning to forward a strategic, collaborative, and equitable philanthropic sector.
Terms of Membership
Membership Eligibility
Philanthropy Missouri’s Full Members meet all of the following requirements:
- Are a community foundation, corporate foundation or corporate charitable contribution program, donor-advised fund, family foundation, federated fund,
giving circle, health conversion foundation, intermediary, private foundation, public religious charity, or publicly- or tax-supported grantmaking organization. - Have as their primary charitable activity the making of grants for charitable, educational, religious, and/or scientific purposes;
- Make grants to multiple, unrelated organizations (vs. to one institution); and
- Devote a majority of their charitable budget to their grantmaking programs and activities (rather than fundraising).
Final approval of applicant Members is made by the Philanthropy Missouri Engagement Committee of the Board and is based on the applicant's fit with the eligibility criteria stated above. Philanthropy Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Full Member Benefits
Membership in Philanthropy Missouri ensures you aren't left alone in your work. PhilMO Members Are:
EQUIPPED
- Access customized, Member-informed educational programs and curated resources on the latest data, community concerns, philanthropic trends, and innovative approaches.
- Request personalized staff support and research that address your unique needs.
CONNECTED
- Cultivate relationships, build community, and collaborate with funders across the state.
- Exchange knowledge and experiences with your peers that support you personally and professionally.
ENERGIZED
- Use your learning and connections to more confidently navigate an evolving philanthropic landscape.
- Grow in courageous leadership as you advance opportunities for all Missourians to thrive.
PhilMO is where philanthropic leaders belong; we can make a bigger impact together.
Supplementary Information
To help Philanthropy Missouri better serve your needs, please provide the following items with your application. All files can be uploaded with your electronic application:
- Annual report (if available)
- Board, Trustees, or Allocations/Grants Committee list
- Form990(if applicable)
- Giving guidelines
- List of grants made in Missouri in the prior fiscal year. Please include agency names, addresses, and grant/donation/sponsorship amounts.
- Trust document (if applicable)