Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 1998, ARCHS provides grant funding and business consulting services to support area not-for-profit human service agencies. The organization designs, manages, and evaluates education and social service programs in partnership with state and private agencies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.3M
+38.5% YoY
Grant Count
50
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$526K
+27.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ARCHS funds and strategically enhances human service initiatives to improve the lives of children and families in St. Louis' most resource-deprived communities, with a focus on disrupting generational poverty.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Human Services
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Poverty Alleviation
- Services to promote the independence of specific populations
Grantmaking
ARCHS distributes substantial grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving the St. Louis area. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ARCHS primarily funds organizations and initiatives in the St. Louis area and greater Missouri region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $9,770,975–$11,687,170
- Total Revenue: $31,923,280
- Total Expenses: $31,650,244
- Total Liabilities: $6,070,000
- Number of Employees: 39
Financial Rating: ARCHS holds a Three-Star rating with an 88% overall score, reflecting strong performance in accountability and finance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,770,975 | $8,507,526 | $7,485,781 |
| Revenue | $31,923,280 | $23,855,976 | $21,715,515 |
| Expenses | $31,650,244 | $23,196,660 | $21,589,964 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $187,258 | $112,132 | $212,049 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Area Resources for Community
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRIE WEHNER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE LEWIS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DONNA KING | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MAGGIE COLE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARLOS DUNLAP BEARD | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JACQUELINE WELLINGTON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM H HOBSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BISHOP MICHAEL JONES | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHARLES MATTHEWS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN PARKER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR JOYLYNN PRUITT-ADAMS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LT COL RONNIE ROBINSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIE ERICKSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR LISA JAEGERS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARIO D ALEXANDER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR RONALD C GRIFFIN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| WENDELL E KIMBROUGH | CEO | 40 | $435,601 |
| SHERYL MITCHELL | CFO | 40 | $159,665 |
| KATRINA PEOPLES | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $122,937 |
| JENNIFER SCARBROUGH | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $101,077 |
| STEVEN BRAWLEY | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $157,806 |
| LESLIE JOHNSON JR | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $148,717 |
| PEARL SMITH | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $120,777 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**FY 2026 Mid-Year Impact Report:** Since July 2025, ARCHS has transformed the lives of thousands of St. Louisans through strategic and impactful initiatives in partnership with the State of Missouri and locally funded partners.
**FY 2025 Community Impact Report:** Over 28 years, ARCHS has served as a steward of federal, state, and private funding to enhance the lives of St. Louis's most vulnerable children and families.
**FY26 Summer Youth Programs Request for Proposals:** ARCHS issued a call for funding proposals from organizations to deliver summer youth programs and camps for school-age youth ages 5-16.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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