Advancing hope and inspiration

What We Fund

Our Focus Areas and Methods of Providing Funds

The Grant Process

How to apply for a grant and what you need to consider before you apply

We’ve Changed Our Name

The Daughters of Charity Fo­­­undation of St. Louis is changing our name to the Marillac Mission Fund to better reflect the Foundation’s legacy and ongoing belief in the intrinsic value and dignity of all persons, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

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Census 2020

Census 2020: Making It Count

The 2020 Census presents new challenges that could prevent an accurate and complete count, which is essential for the fair distribution of political representation and federal assistance, affecting the most poor and vulnerable residents.
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Fall FY2020 Grant Cycle

The Fall FY 2020 Grant Cycle will be open from June 15th to August 1st, 2019 for the Marillac Mission Fund.

News

Jul 11, 2019, 9:55 AM

Trip to the Border

Tony Messenger, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, wrote an article on a MMF-funded trip to the border by St. Francis Community Services staff and Saint Louis University Law students.

Jul 10, 2019, 9:58 AM

Study on Older Adults and Loneliness

MMF funded a study at Places for People about loneliness and depressive symptoms in middle aged and older adults experiencing serious mental illness.
May 29, 2019, 4:22 PM

Fall FY2020 Grant Cycle

The Fall FY 2020 Grant Cycle will be open from June 15th to August 1st, 2019 for the Marillac Mission Fund.
May 29, 2019, 4:01 PM

New Name: Marillac Mission Fund

The Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis is now Marillac Mission Fund.