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Deer Creek Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 43-6052774 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $2.4M
- Grants reported
- 15
- Median grant
- $100K
- Future commitments
- $365K
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | $2.4M |
Where Deer Creek Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH CITY DEFENDERS | ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT LITIGATION AGAINST ABUSES IN THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM | 2024 | $1M |
| CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND EDUCATION EXPOSING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION | 2024 | $200K |
| EARTHJUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS | 2024 | $200K |
| THE JOHN MUIR PROJECT OF THE EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE | BIG BEAR CITY, CA | PROMOTE U.S.FOREST SERVICE COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGUATLIONS | 2024 | $180K |
| TULANE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC | NEW ORLEANS, LA | FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION, CITIZEN MOBILIZATION, ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION AIMED AT HELPING THE RESIDENTS OF LOUISIANA PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNMENT DECISIONS IMPACTING THEIR HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, AND ENSURING THAT ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE ENFORCED. | 2024 | $155K |
| CRAG LAW CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES,GUIDANCE, AND EDUCATION TO PROTECT THE CASCADIA BIOREGION | 2024 | $115K |
| BEYOND NUCLEAR | TAKOMA PARK, MD | FORCE MORE RESPONSBILE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OVERSIGHT | 2024 | $110K |
| AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION AGAINST RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION | 2024 | $100K |
| ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | TO HELP PILOT TWO LITERACY PROGRAMS - LETRS AND BEABLE - IN SLPSS LOWEST PERFORMING ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE ENHANCED TEACHER AND STUDENT INSTRUCTION WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING READING GROWTH AND PROFICIENCY, AND ANOTHER PROGRAM TO INCREASE STUDENT/TEACHER ATTACHMENT IN THOSE SAME SCHOOLS. | 2024 | $100K |
| CENTER FOR PROGRESSIVE REFORM | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN EVIRONMENTAL REGULATION | 2024 | $75K |
| COMMITTEE TO BRIDGE THE GAP | BEN LOMOND, CA | SUPPORT ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION ENSURING SAFE OPERATION AND CLEANUP OF U.S. NUCLEAR FACILITIES | 2024 | $60K |
| VERIFIED VOTING FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO PROMOTE ACCURATE AND SECURE VOTING SYSTEMS | 2024 | $50K |
| FREE AND FAIR LITIGATION GROUP | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT LITIGATION TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY'S DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS FROM THE THREAT POSED BY RECENT SUPREME COURT DECISIONS, AND CURRENT AND FORMER POLITICIANS. | 2024 | $45K |
| NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | TO MONITOR, UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATE TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE ENFORCED WITH RESPECT TO STORMWATER POLLUTION FROM INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES IN OREGON | 2024 | $30K |
| CANDID LEARNING | ST LOUIS, MO | TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING ON NONPROFIT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES | 2024 | $2K |
How to apply
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- Contact
- MR MICHAEL P FISCHER DEER CREEK FOU
- Address
- 800 MARKET ST SUITE 1650 ST LOUIS, MO, 63101
- Phone
- 3142413228
- Deadlines
- N/A
- Application materials
- FOR PROGRAM I: LETTER OF INQUIRY (1) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM PROJECT SEEKS TO ADDRESS (2)OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT (3) SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PLANNED TO ACHIEVE THOSE OBJECTIVES (4) QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPALS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS (5) LIST OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING SAME ISSUES. ATTACHMENTS: (1) PROJECT AND ORGANIZATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET (2) EXISTING AND PROJECTED PROJECT SUPPORT LIST-DOLLAR AMOUNTS (3) LIST OF RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS-DOLLAR AMOUNTS (4) BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST (5) ORGANIZATIONS TAX STATUS LETTER (6) ORGANIZATION'S LATEST AUDIT OR 990. FOR PROGRAM II: LETTER OF INQUIRY SUMMARIZING PROPOSED PROJECT AND INCLUDES: ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY; PROJECT AND ORGAIZATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET; EXISTING AND PROJECTED PROJECT SUPPORT LIST-DOLLAR AMOUNTS; LIST RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS-DOLLAR AMOUNTS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST; ORGANIZATIONAL TAX STATUS LETTER; LATEST AUDIT OR 990.
- Restrictions
- THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES NORMALLY PRECLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Deer Creek Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.