Marillac Mission Fund is a charitable foundation based in St. Louis, devoted to supporting and partnering in efforts to enhance the wellbeing and dignity of individuals facing poverty. This is achieved through funding grants, community engagements, research, and advocacy. It aims to identify and address critical unmet issues in the metro St. Louis area, focusing on those experiencing poverty and vulnerability.
Marillac Mission Fund provides grants primarily to support projects and causes within four focus areas: Older Adults Living Independently, Immigrants & Refugees, Veterans (currently only accepting applications from existing grantees), and Human Trafficking Prevention, including Advocacy & Coalition-Building in these fields. Responsive Grants offered by the fund are categorized into two types; Program or Project Support, and General Operating Support. Program or Project Support is for organized endeavors with specific outcomes for a defined population, either limited by time or intended to continue beyond the grant period. General Operating Support is available for ongoing services or organizational goals within the focus areas, though it's typically restricted to organizations not in their first-time grantee status with Marillac Mission Fund. The organization encourages potential new grantees or those with new projects to reach out before applying.