Founded in 1970, Philanthropy Missouri (formerly Gateway Center for Giving) is a statewide association of funders and philanthropic partners that inspires thoughtful action and greater impact in Missouri.
Philanthropy Missouri is one of many philanthropy-serving regional associations across the country that convenes grantmakers within a specific geographic location to provide shared learning and to foster collaboration.
Philanthropy Missouri is an active member of the United Philanthropy Forum, the largest network of philanthropy-serving organizations in the nation. If you aren't located in Missouri, you can access the Regional Association Locator to find the association serving your community.
Mission To equip, connect, and energize our Members and partners for thoughtful action and greater impact.
Vision We envision a thriving and equitable Missouri, served by a collaborative, purpose-driven, and effective philanthropic sector.
Values Philanthropy Missouri lives out its mission and advances its vision through key values:
- Belonging: We cultivate relationships and build community where individuals and institutions are understood, respected, and invited to contribute.
- Equity: We believe identity should not predict outcomes for Missourians and use that lens to shape our work and influence philanthropic practice.
- Impact: We create an environment of shared learning to forward a strategic, collaborative, and equitable philanthropic sector.
- Courageous Leadership: We inspire the sector to challenge norms and mobilize resources to advance opportunities to thrive in Missouri.
