Charitable Giving June 2026

Boeing Employee Community Fund – St. Louis Chapter (2026)

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Biennial Grant Program Supporting Education, Arts & Culture, and Civic Engagement in Greater St. Louis

The Boeing Employee Community Fund (ECF) – St. Louis Chapter provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations making a measurable impact across the St. Louis metropolitan area. Since its founding, ECF St. Louis has invested more than $170 million in local communities through grants to hundreds of nonprofits.

ECF operates on a biennial grantmaking cycle, with funding priorities alternating by year. 2026 is an even-numbered year, meaning funding is focused on Education, Arts & Culture, and Civic Engagement. Applications submitted outside the designated cycle will not be considered.

Organization

Boeing Employee Community Fund (ECF) – St. Louis Chapter

Support Type

Charitable grants

Geographic Focus

Greater St. Louis region, including:

St. Louis City & County (MO)
St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin, Jefferson (MO)
Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Jersey, Macoupin (IL)

About the Funder

The Boeing Employee Community Fund (ECF) is a donor-directed grantmaking program supported by Boeing employees. The St. Louis Chapter prioritizes community-based nonprofits that address local needs and demonstrate strong organizational and financial stewardship.

2026 Funding Priorities (Even-Year Cycle)

Grantmaking in 2026 supports organizations working in:

Education

Programs that strengthen learning outcomes, access, and opportunity for students of all ages.

Arts & Culture

Organizations that contribute to cultural vitality, creative expression, and community identity.

Civic Engagement

Initiatives that promote community participation, leadership, and civic life.

Note: Health and Human Services organizations are funded in odd-numbered years only.

Eligibility & Funding Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be a 501(c)(3) public charity or an eligible school (EIN required)
Have held nonprofit status for at least two years
Submit only one grant request per organization per two-year cycle
Request no more than 10% of the organization’s general operating budget
Serve communities within the eligible counties listed above
Submit all required financial documentation and complete all application fields

Organizations that previously received ECF St. Louis funding must submit an Impact Report from the prior grant cycle with their new application.

Ineligible Requests

ECF St. Louis does not fund:

Political organizations or programs
Sectarian, fraternal, social, or religious organizations
Private foundations
Travel, trips, or tours
Fundraising events or sponsorships
Conferences, dinners, auctions, athletic teams, or similar activities

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through Boeing’s STAR (SmartSimple) System. Organizations must maintain an active account to apply.

Returning applicants can log in and apply through the “Open Calls” tab
New organizations must email stlecf@exchange.boeing.com with their EIN to request access

Applications require a detailed proposal, financial documentation, and organizational information.