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.
Key facts about Biostl
- EIN
- 45-2137574
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,282,345
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $1,320,586
- Median grant
- $275,344
- Total assets
- $19,099,418
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Biostl funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Biostl's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (4 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
How Biostl gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.1M
+92.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
+67.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.3M
-16.3% YoY
About Biostl
Based on IRS filings
Biostl is a nonprofit organization 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 4 grants totaling $5.3M. Net investment income was $281K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,099,418 | $9,948,472 | $9,680,816 |
| Revenue | $17,847,401 | $11,439,350 | $8,758,106 |
| Expenses | $13,913,345 | $11,170,946 | $11,065,481 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $281,493 | $497,327 | $-604,869 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Biogenerator ($4,582,220), Small Business Empowerment Center ($369,700), Harris-Stowe State University ($180,987).
| 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 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McDonnell | Board Member/Chair | 3 | — |
| Jason Thein | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Wes Jones | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Rich Liekweg | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Dr David Perlmutter | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Rodger Riney | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Kelvin Westbrook | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Donn Rubin | President, Secretary, Treasurer | 40 | $489,561 |
| Ben Johnson | SVP of Operations | 40 | $235,795 |
| Crystal Winkeler | Vice President of Biogenerator | 1 | $296,663 |
| Amy Gwin | VP of Communications | 40 | $180,000 |
| Mike Higgins | Vice President, Development | 40 | $188,468 |
| Justin Raymundo | VP of Ecosystem | 40 | $154,903 |
| Vijay Chauhan | Globalstl Lead | 40 | $289,239 |
| Chad Zimmerman | Director of Ag-Food Bus Dev | 40 | $211,375 |
| Scott Huston | Director, Healthcare Business Dev. | 40 | $205,762 |
| Matt Helms | Senior Director of Biogenerator | 1 | $173,294 |
| Allyson Mayer | Principal | 1 | $158,467 |
| Dan Schulz | Director of Biostl Global Bus Dev | 40 | $143,077 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biostl?
Biostl is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in St Louis, MO. It holds $19.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Biostl?
As of 2024, Biostl holds $19.1M in total assets with $17.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $5.3M in 2024.
Where does Biostl operate?
Biostl has awarded grants in California, Missouri.
What size grants does Biostl award?
In 2024, Biostl awarded 4 grants totaling $5.3M — an average of about $1.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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