Orscheln Industries Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes primarily in education, community service, and health. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through donations to schools, religious institutions, and health-related organizations. The foundation also provides scholarships to students who meet specific academic criteria, emphasizing its focus on education and youth development. Additionally, it supports initiatives addressing food insecurity and veteran services, indicating a broad commitment to improving the lives of diverse populations. While it primarily operates within Missouri, its funding extends to select organizations in neighboring states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with a clear Missouri presence—especially local schools, churches, hospitals, community service groups, or student scholarship applicants—are the best matches for this funder.
Good Fit
- • Based in Missouri or running programs primarily in Missouri
- • K–12 schools, scholarship programs, or local college projects
- • Religious congregations or local parish foundations
- • Local health/hospital foundations or community service nonprofits
- • Capacity to receive relatively small recurring donations and occasional larger capital gifts
- • For scholarships: students meeting GPA and application requirements with materials submitted by April 1
Geography
Giving is heavily Missouri-focused—94% of dollars and 91% of grant count in-state—yet small awards were made to organizations in a dozen other states, so the footprint is primarily state-level with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set: 278 grants to 183 distinct organizations, driven largely by many small donations (190 grants under $5K) even though a few large awards account for most dollars.
New Applicants
Direct turnover evidence is unavailable because only one year is observed; however, a documented scholarship application process and a named mailing contact suggest new entrants (especially students and local schools) can apply, while nonprofit funding appears relationship-influenced and less transparently open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
