Biostl
Biostl advances st. Louis' prosperity by cultivating a thriving bioscience sector. Biostl builds regional capacity, nurtures a collaborative environment, and focuses community leadership and resources to capitalize on the unique convergence of st. Louis' corporate, university, and entrepreneurial strengths in medical and plant bioscience.
Biostl at a glance
In short: Biostl gave $5.6M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,582,975
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,116,595
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,630
- Total assets
- $19,099,418
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Biostl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Biogenerator ($4.6M). Together the top 5 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 3 grants of 12 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Biostl gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2023) to $6.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biogenerator St. Louis, MO | To support organizations that help build biosciences companies located in st. Louis city and the surrounding community. | $4,582,220 |
| Small Business Empowerment Center St. Louis, MO | Subrecipient pass through of federal funds under the eda build back better grant | $369,700 |
| Science Coach St. Louis, MO | Provide lab equipment and supplies for youth science projects and research. | $300,630 |
| Harris-Stowe State University St. Louis, MO | Subrecipient pass through of federal funds under the eda build back better grant | $180,987 |
| Wepower St. Louis, MO | Subrecipient pass through of federal funds under the eda build back better grant | $149,438 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,099,418 | $17,847,401 | $13,913,345 | $5,582,975 | 5 | $281,493 |
| 2023 | $9,948,472 | $11,439,350 | $11,170,946 | $3,155,821 | 2 | $497,327 |
| 2022 | $9,680,816 | $8,758,106 | $11,065,481 | $6,176,167 | 1 | $-604,869 |
| 2021 | $11,983,607 | $9,906,335 | $10,926,939 | $6,137,322 | 2 | $353,330 |
| 2020 | $13,066,621 | $11,892,559 | $10,094,558 | $6,156,842 | 2 | $279,610 |
About Biostl
Based on IRS filings
Biostl is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5.6M. Net investment income was $281K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Biostl is led by Donn Rubin, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 12 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donn Rubin
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$404K (2020) → $490K (2024)
John McDonnell
Board Member & Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Zimmerman
Director of Ag-Food Bus Development
Director of Ag-Food → Director of Ag-Food Bus Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$190K (2023) → $211K (2024)
Matt Helms
Senior Director of Biogenerator
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$154K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Scott Huston
Director & Healthcare Business Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$196K (2023) → $206K (2024)
Dan Schulz
Director of Biostl Global Bus Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Ben Johnson
Senior Vice President of Operations
Vice President Programs → Vice President & Programs, 2022
Vice President & Programs → Senior Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$177K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Mike Higgins
Vice President & Development
Vice President Development → Vice President & Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Vijay Chauhan
Globalstl Lead
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $289K (2024)
Allyson Mayer
Principal
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$136K (2023) → $158K (2024)
Crystal Winkeler
Vice President of Biogenerator
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$282K (2023) → $297K (2024)
Amy Gwin
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Justin Raymundo
Vice President of Ecosystem
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$155K (2024)
David Perlmutter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelvin Westbrook
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Liekweg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodger Riney
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Thein
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Christina Green (2020–2023) — Vice President & Finance
- Former: Anjenette Sanford (2023) — Manager & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Development
- Former: Charles Bolten (2023) — Senior Vice President of Biogenerator
- Former: Dedric A. Carter (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Gulve (2023) — President of Biogenerator
- Former: Andrew Martin (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William H. Danforth (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $490K, to Donn Rubin (President, Secretary, Treasurer). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Biostl
How much does Biostl give each year?
Biostl gave $5.6M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 2 grants.
What is Biostl's typical grant size?
Biostl's median grant in 2024 was $300,630, and its average grant was $1,116,595, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Biostl give grants?
Biostl gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does Biostl give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Biostl's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Biostl's largest grantees?
Biostl's largest 2024 grantees include Biogenerator ($4,582,220), Small Business Empowerment Center ($369,700) and Science Coach ($300,630), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Biostl?
Biostl reported $19.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.8M.
What is Biostl?
Biostl is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $19.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Biostl's EIN?
Biostl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2137574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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