Robert W Plaster Foundation Inc
EIN 431369856Total Given 2020–2024
$19.8M
64 grants · $4.0M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$275K
typical big bets · $50K–$448K
grant size
41%
supporter · 16/39 multi-year
repeat
$95.9M
Assets (2024)
39
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JASON HANNASCH
Phone
(417) 533-3007
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
LETTER OF INTENT IS REQUIRED TO START PROCESS (SEE ROBERTWPLASTERFOUNDATION.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS)
Restrictions
LETTER OF INTENT IS REQUIRED TO START PROCESS. POTENTIAL REQUESTING ORGANIZATIONS ARE URGED TO REVIEW THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING FOCUS ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE (ROBERTWPLASTERFOUNDATION.ORG) BEFORE SUBMITTING A LETTER OF INTENT. FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR ENDOWMENTS, OPERATING BUDGETS, OR SCHOLARSHIPS. GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS IS GENERALLY THE MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.5M | $87.7M | $10.0M | 12 |
| 2021 | $3.4M | $96.9M | $6.3M | 11 |
| 2022 | $4.4M | $86.3M | $5.5M | 12 |
| 2023 | $4.7M | $84.9M | $5.4M | 15 |
| 2024 | $3.8M | $95.9M | $4.5M | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 64 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$275K
Average
$309K
75th Pctl
$448K
Maximum
$1.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SP
Stephen R Plaster
5+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
LW
Larry Weis
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
DC
Dolly Clement
3 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
NW
Nicholas Weis
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MS
Michael Sears
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PD
Peter Desilva
5+ yrs
Director
MK
Molly Kerr
4 yrs
Director
LW
Larry Weis
5+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
SP
Stephen R Plaster
5+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
DC
Dolly Clement
3 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
NW
Nicholas Weis
3 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MS
Michael Sears
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PD
Peter Desilva
5+ yrs
Director
MK
Molly Kerr
4 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (64 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | $1,800,000 | General Contribution | 2024 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin Foundation Inc | Mequon, WI | $810,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $800,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | $720,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2020 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | $720,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| Ozark Technical Community College Foundation | Springfield, MO | $705,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | $600,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | $568,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Park University | Parkville, MO | $562,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2020 |
| Park University | Parkville, MO | $537,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| Park University | Parkville, MO | $512,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $500,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | $470,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Lindenwood University | St Charles, MO | $440,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $400,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2020 |
| Umkc Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $400,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| The Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | $400,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Thomas More University Inc | Crestview Hills, KY | $400,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| UMKC Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $400,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | $360,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2022 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | $360,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |
| Park University | Parkville, MO | $337,000 | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 2023 |