Think Big for Kids aims to fund innovative, bold, and ambitious projects that can transform the lives of children and youth in the community. While specific details on the broader mission are not provided, the focus on stimulating innovative thinking and supporting big ideas to serve young people indicates a commitment to fostering positive change and addressing critical needs for children and youth.
The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund provides grants to initiatives that support a variety of causes primarily within the United States, but also internationally. In the U.S., the focus is on empowering the working poor and single working mothers, ensuring basic needs for the poor, supporting Native Americans, and providing education or job training. Internationally, the emphasis shifts to economic empowerment for the disadvantaged, support for those living in extreme poverty, and combating human rights abuses. Additionally, the Fund supports animal care, particularly for animals that provide comfort to people. A preference is shown for funding small and mid-size organizations in Missouri or Arizona, to continue the tradition of supporting smaller, agile entities capable of making significant impacts in their communities.