Who We Are
Founded in 1970, Philanthropy Missouri (formerly known as "Gateway Center for Giving" and "Metropolitan Association of Philanthropy") is a statewide association of funders and philanthropic partners that inspires thoughtful action and greater impact in Missouri.
We facilitate connections and provide programming and resources to help our Members and partners serve their communities, strengthen the sector, and advance opportunities for all Missourians to thrive.
PhilMO is where philanthropic leaders belong; we can make a bigger impact together.
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 our 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.
Philanthropy Missouri is one of many philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) across the country that provide shared learning and foster collaboration. Some PSOs convene nationally across topical areas and other PSOs, like PhilMO, convene grantmakers within a specific geographic location
Philanthropy Missouri is an active member of the United Philanthropy Forum, the largest network of PSOs in the nation. To connect with other United Philanthropy Forum members, use this Directory.