The Incarnate Word Foundation

Faithfully serving the St. Louis region since 1997, making real the healing love of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word. As a foundation, we listen, learn, envision, engage, and invest to build a strong, inclusive, and equitable society where all may prosper.

Housing Immigrant Families

The Incarnate Word Foundation has partnered with Welcome Neighbor STL, Peter and Paul Community Services, the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and other immigrant- and refugee-serving organizations to offer temporary emergency housing when other resources are depleted. Once at the shelter, case managers and interpreters assist families in securing permanent housing, jobs, and education. Support this effort and help our new neighbors by donating through the link below.

2024 General Grant Cycle

The 2024 General Grant Cycle is now open! 501(c)3 organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent by 5 PM on Friday, May 24. Read the orientation packet, watch the video, and get more information on our Grants page before you apply to make sure your organization is aligned with this year’s priorities.

Latest Updates

To see all news, events, and updates, please visit the archive here.

Our Work

We exist to Incarnate the presence of God as we support social justice through philanthropic efforts, and creating opportunity for collaboration and community engagement.

Race equity is the central concern behind everything we seek to fund.

Grant Partner Spotlight

We deeply value the work of our grantees and view each one as a partner toward enacting community change. If you are interested in becoming a partner, take a look at our grant opportunities.

A Vision for St. Louis

The Incarnate Word Foundation believes in a community where the poor and marginalized have the ability to attain quality of life. Through our grant making processes, IWF supports the work of organizations who also believe in this kind of community and are actively working to advance equity and well-being in St. Louis. As we work together to envision and bring forth this reality, we asked grant partners to talk to us about their vision for St. Louis and highlight ways they are working toward this vision.

About Us

Our Story

For more than 100 years, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word have cared for the people of St. Louis and the surrounding communities.

Grants

We approach funding from a philosophy rooted in our values of Equity, Inclusion, Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Joy, and Love.

What We Do

As a foundation with a heart for advancing equity, opportunity, and human dignity, we listen, learn, envision, engage, and invest, to build a society where all may prosper.