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Nonprofits in Missouri

There are 44,461 organizations in Missouri. Combined, these Missourian nonprofits employ 695,922 people, earn more than $112 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $225 billion.
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Nonprofits by major Missouri cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
St. Louis
16,135
$70,848,419,544
Kansas City
9,932
$21,333,655,499
Springfield, MO
3,285
$6,301,304,533
Jefferson City
1,971
$1,728,164,847
Columbia, MO
1,858
$1,383,371,404
Joplin
1,130
$1,602,695,029
Cape Girardeau
848
$1,747,317,615
St. Joseph
685
$1,118,313,376
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Job trends for Missouri nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
5,334
1-10
2,174
11-25
924
26-100
843
101 to 1,000
575
1,000+
106
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Missouri

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
8,194
$250k to $1M
2,771
$1M to $5M
1,565
$5M to $25M
720
$25M to $100M
263
$100M+
156
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Missouri

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
8,873
$482,804,956
Educational institutions
6,326
$10,411,375,049
Foundations
3,333
$5,122,770,031
Human service organizations
3,058
$3,326,634,373
Business and community development organizations
3,013
$1,747,706,650
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
2,712
$685,272,728
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
2,708
$720,110,701
Mutual assistance organizations
2,304
$9,393,252,771
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
1,550
$3,022,342,582
Health organizations
1,217
$69,945,690,004
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Directory of nonprofits in Missouri

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1-20 of 44,461

Children International

Children International empowers youth through health care, education, and job training, fostering lasting change to break the cycle of poverty in their communities.
Revenue
$116.8m
Assets
$114.6m
Employees
172
EIN
44-6005794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Public Works Association

APWA educates and supports public works professionals, developing and maintaining communities while seeking sustainability.
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$44.8m
Employees
58
EIN
36-2202880
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pedal the Cause

To provide critical funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital through our annual cycling challenge.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
9
EIN
27-2233336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catholic Health Association of the United States

CHAs mission is to advance the Catholic health ministry of the United States in caring for people and communities.
Revenue
$24.6m
Assets
$66.7m
Employees
83
EIN
43-0653271
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Revenue
$88.9m
Assets
$243.3m
Employees
220
EIN
44-0474290
IRS type
501(c)(19)

Children's Mercy Hospital

Children's Mercy Hospital is a 354-bed comprehensive pediatric medical center in Kansas City, Missouri that integrates clinical care, research and medical education to provide care for patients ages birth to 21.
Revenue
$2.0b
Assets
$3.0b
Employees
14.4k
EIN
44-0605373
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Association of Orthodontists

Orthodontic association advancing the field through education, publications, promoting high standards of care, and increasing public awareness. Located in Saint Louis, MO.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$35.9m
Employees
56
EIN
43-0763598
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Kansas City Symphony

The Kansas City Symphony is a renowned orchestra that is well-known for performing a variety of classical and pop music. It is located in Kansas City, MO and has a mission to perform great performances for greater audiences.
Revenue
$20.0m
Assets
$84.2m
Employees
369
EIN
43-1297475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Community Food Bank

Second Harvest Community Food Bank is a nonprofit food Distribution Center serving 19 counties across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. They distribute food through a network of over 100 Partner Agencies located throughout their service area.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
39
EIN
43-1268319
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Places for People Incorporated (PfP)

Places for People provides outreach to 3,800 people through intake calls, going out into the community to provide resource and referral assistance, and by providing assessment, triage services and referrals to other service providers.
Revenue
$29.5m
Assets
$28.6m
Employees
446
EIN
23-7433924
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St. Louis Area Food Bank (SLAFB)

St. Louis Area Food Bank's mission is to feed hungry people by distributing food throughout the bi-state region and engage our community in the fight against hunger.
Revenue
$106.0m
Assets
$43.3m
Employees
118
EIN
43-1253102
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harvesters - The Community Food Network

The Community Food Network is a food distribution service located in Kansas City, MO. They distribute more than 50 million pounds of food and household products annually to charitable agencies in a 26-county area.
Revenue
$143.7m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
181
EIN
43-1208665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Luke's Foundation

We strengthen and enhance the delivery of health care services that distinguish Saint Luke's hospitals and programs in the Greater Kansas City area. We help discover, develop, and deliver innovative health care solutions.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$257.4m
Employees
21
EIN
44-6014699
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Louis Art Museum Foundation

The St. Louis Art Museum Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, was established in 1985 for the sole benefit of, and to carry out the purposes of, the mission and activities of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$292.9m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1374479
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missouri Botanical Garden Board of TRUSTEES

Globally renowned for plant discovery and conservation; educating people of all ages about plants and the environment.
Revenue
$55.5m
Assets
$351.5m
Employees
540
EIN
43-0666759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ascension St Agnes Foundation

To serve as an instrument to assist, advance, and strengthen St. Agnes Healthcare by developing philanthropic resources, sponsoring healthcare services, supporting education in medical fields, and supporting humanitarian endeavors.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1415083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI)

The mission of the Kansas City Art Institute is to prepare gifted students to transform the world creatively through art and design.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$166.7m
Employees
302
EIN
44-0546278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Missouri

Humane Society of Missouri is a nonprofit organization that provides adoption services for formerly-owned or abandoned pets. It has an animal cruelty taskforce that provides comprehensive investigative and emergency rescue services for animals statewide.
Revenue
$30.8m
Assets
$122.0m
Employees
367
EIN
43-0652638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its neoclassical architecture and extensive collection of Asian art.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$591.7m
Employees
488
EIN
44-6012977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Health Commission of Missouri

To Increase access to health care for people who are medically uninsured and underinsured. Reduce health disparities among populations in the St. Louis City and County region.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
23
EIN
43-1883638
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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