Every grant relationship begins with listening and learning on our part. We look to our non-profit partners as experts in their fields, and we consider whether we can make a meaningful difference as a community partner.
We look for effective community leaders—with measurable outcomes, using best practices. We’re interested in learning about how non-profit organizations are making a positive impact on the children of St. Louis, and what innovative ideas non-profit leaders have for the future.
The mission of the Tilles Foundation is to ensure that disadvantaged children receive education and other services needed to prepare them to find work and help themselves.
Phase 1: Introduction Form
We love getting to know you and your ideas for making the St. Louis Region a better place for children. We’ve developed a 15-minute form so we can learn a little bit about your organization and your ideas. Our team looks at these submissions every few months. We also do additional background research, and selected organizations move on to the Grant Application phase.
Phase 2: Grant Application (by invitation only)
Organizations demonstrating a potential fit with our mission and areas of focus will be invited to submit a Grant Application. The Grant Application is submitted by invitation only, after receipt and review of the Introduction Form. Grant Applications are solicited and accepted anytime throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly, or as needed. An invitation to submit a Grant Application does not ensure that an organization will receive funds.
What We Don’t Fund
Examples of areas the foundation does not fund:
Direct donations or grants to individuals
For-profit entities
Organizations outside of our funding area
Fund-raising dinners, advertising or other benefits
Endowment projects
Political campaigns, candidates and legislative lobbying efforts
Projects that exclusively serve religious purposes
Tuition reimbursement