Taum Sauk Fund Incorporated
Taum Sauk Fund, Inc. is a Missouri private foundation (incorporated 2008) that uses investment returns to fund travel & tourism and economic development projects in Reynolds (and Iron) Counties. The organization's website publishes grant guidelines and application instructions, open records (meeting minutes, treasurer reports), and tax returns.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small nonprofit, municipal entity, or community group located in Reynolds or nearby Iron County proposing a capital or tourism/economic-development project with clear local impact and fiscal readiness.
Good Fit
- • Project is a capital, facility, tourism, or community infrastructure initiative serving Reynolds or Iron County residents.
- • Applicant is a local nonprofit, chamber, municipal government, library, fire department, or similar community institution.
- • Proposal shows clear local economic development or tourism outcomes and capacity to manage a capital grant.
- • Applicant can be introduced or recommended by local leaders or existing grantees.
Geography
Observed grants are geographically narrow: all reported giving is in Missouri and focused on projects in Reynolds (and adjacent Iron) County.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct independent recipients and the foundation funded multiple different local organizations across three years, though dollars are concentrated among a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (three first-time recipients in 2024 and prior years show new grantees), but the public materials state grants are limited to preselected applicants, so unfamiliar applicants can sometimes enter the portfolio but selection appears selective and relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
