Blues for Kids
Blues for Kids is a public charity based in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 1998 as the charitable trust of the St. Louis Blues, it uses the Blues’ resources to support programs and services that improve youth health and wellness.
Blues for Kids at a glance
In short: Blues for Kids gave $410K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $59K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $409,693
- +150.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,528
- +400.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,930,767
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Blues for Kids
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 Clark Avenue, St Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 622-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blues for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater St Louis ($142K). Together the top 7 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 97 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Blues for Kids gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2023) to $1.0M (2019). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis | General Support | $142,193 |
| Best Buddies Missouri | General Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Kids with Cancer | General Support | $50,000 |
| Navigate STL Schools | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | General Support | $47,500 |
| Girls on the Run of St Louis | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports 2024 gaming income of $477,359 and fundraising income of $310,981.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,930,767 | $1,616,430 | $2,172,312 | $409,693 | 7 | $11,941 |
| 2023 | $2,017,879 | $1,692,409 | $1,553,038 | $163,625 | 14 | $5,187 |
| 2022 | $1,154,317 | $1,998,119 | $1,946,983 | $946,331 | 29 | $4,361 |
| 2021 | $1,725,992 | $1,548,713 | $1,299,996 | $660,127 | 24 | — |
| 2020 | $877,457 | $1,027,281 | $1,676,070 | $776,489 | 23 | $1,535 |
| 2019 | $1,883,136 | $2,373,050 | $1,369,610 | $1,029,972 | 135 | $2,976 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Blues for Kids states that its mission is to use the Blues’ unique resources to positively impact programs and services that improve the health and wellness of youth. Its filing also describes collaborative efforts focused on cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment, and positive youth development; the description of those efforts is incomplete.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Blues for Kids reported seven grants totaling $409,693. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $142,193, with a median of $50,000. All seven listed grants were for general support. Recipients included United Way of Greater St. Louis ($142,193), Best Buddies Missouri ($50,000), Friends of Kids with Cancer ($50,000), Navigate STL Schools ($50,000), Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation ($50,000), CHADS Coalition for Mental Health ($47,500), and Girls on the Run of St. Louis ($20,000).
No application process or information about unsolicited requests is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Bruce Affleck, Mike Caruso, Steve Chapman, Mike Claiborne, Dennis Hennessy, Donn Lux, Scott McCuaig, Sarah Melinger, Bruce Rubin, and Phil Siddle.
Blues for Kids's 2024 filing lists 14 officers; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Affleck
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Zimmerman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Hennessy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Woodcock
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Caruso
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Siddle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott McCuaig
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stillman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donn Lux
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Ann Taylor Kindle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Claiborne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Melinger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Blues for Kids
How much does Blues for Kids give each year?
Blues for Kids gave $410K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $164K across 14 grants.
What is Blues for Kids's typical grant size?
Blues for Kids's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,528, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Blues for Kids give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Blues for Kids's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Blues for Kids's largest grantees?
Blues for Kids's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater St Louis ($142,193), Best Buddies Missouri ($50,000) and Friends of Kids with Cancer ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blues for Kids?
Blues for Kids reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Blues for Kids fund?
Blues for Kids states that its mission is to use the Blues’ unique resources to positively impact programs and services that improve the health and wellness of youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blues for Kids?
Blues for Kids has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Blues for Kids's EIN?
Blues for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1820447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added 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 2019–2024
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