The Boniface Foundation is a private foundation established in 1999, originally as a supporting organization of St. Anthony's Medical Center. The foundation's name honors the legacy of the Franciscan Sisters of Germany, who provided medical care to the St. Louis community beginning with St. Boniface Hospital in 1873. When St. Anthony's Medical Center affiliated with Mercy Health in June 2017, the foundation became an independent private foundation and adopted its current name.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$12.6M
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
96
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$132K
-18.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to "provide support for charitable and educational activities that promote individual and community health and well-being in St. Louis counties and city," with a vision of "a community where every person takes ownership of a healthy lifestyle resulting in improved health outcomes."
Primary funding areas include:
- Charitable Healthcare: Support for compassionate healthcare services in the community
- Educational Transformation: Funding initiatives to transform education for the underserved
- Community Well-being: Programs aimed at improving overall community health and lifestyle
Grantmaking
Grant Range
**: $10,000 - $18,000,000+
Average Grant
**: $216,000
How to Apply
**: No public application process
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
St. Louis City and St. Louis County, Missouri
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $327,055,572
- Total Revenue: $31,082,529
- Total Expenses: $46,119,146
- Annual Giving: Approximately $13.2 million (2023); $14.5 million (2022)
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $305,347,361
- Total Revenue: $16,458,910
- Total Expenses: $12,872,813
The Boniface Foundation is one of the larger private foundations in the St. Louis region and is a member of Philanthropy Missouri, the regional association of grantmakers.
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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
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dogs for Our Brave ($1,800,000), Mercy Hospital South ($1,000,000), Beyond Housing ($750,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS ACADEMIES ST LOUIS, MO | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED | $251,500 |
| AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY AFFTON, MO | COMMUNITY WELL-BEING - HOLIDAY GIVING | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ST LOUIS, MO | TO FIGHT HEART DISEASE | $25,000 |
| BETHLEHEM MISSIONARY ST LOUIS, MO | MEMORIAL GIFT | $500 |
| BEYOND HOUSING ST LOUIS, MO | NORMANDY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $750,000 |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE BRIDGETON, MO | CO-PILOT FOR HOPE PREP ACADEMY | $200,000 |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY DES PERES, MO | DAVID M. SINDELAR CANCER CENTER | $15,000 |
| CARDINALS CARE ST LOUIS, MO | HEALTH FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF REDBIRD ROOKIES | $75,000 |
| CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH ST LOUIS, MO | SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS WITHIN AREA HIGH SCHOOLS | $51,500 |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE ST LOUIS, MO | SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR THE UNDERSERVED | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kelly Wetzler: Executive Director
- Winthrop B Reed III: President & Chairman
- Daniel F Bippen: Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WETZLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $441,441 |
| WINTHROP B REED III | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| DANIEL F BIPPEN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES G POWERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TRACY MATHIS | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 10405 Baur Blvd, Suite G, Saint Louis, MO 63132
- EIN: 43-1841204
- Website: bonifacefdn.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Boniface Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to "provide support for charitable and educational activities that promote individual and community health and well-being in St. Louis counties and city," with a vision of "a community where every person takes ownership of a healthy lifestyle resulting in improved health outcomes." Primary funding areas include: • **Charitable Healthcare**: Support for compassionate healthcare services in the community • **Educational Transformation**: Funding initiatives to transfor…
How do I apply for a grant from Boniface Foundation?
**Grant Range**: $10,000 - $18,000,000+ **Median Grant Size**: $25,000 **Average Grant Size**: $216,000 **Application Process**: No public application process **Recent Grants (2024)**: • Saint Louis Zoo Association (Wildcare Park): $3,000,000 • Dogs For Our Brave (New Building): $1,800,000 **Recent Grants (2023)**: • Gateway Region YMCA (Adaptive Sports Complex): $3,000,000 • Mercy Hospital South (3T MRI): $2,250,000
Where does Boniface Foundation make grants?
St. Louis City and St. Louis County, Missouri
What size grants does Boniface Foundation award?
In 2024, Boniface Foundation awarded 96 grants totaling $12.6M — an average of about $132K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Boniface Foundation's EIN?
Boniface Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1841204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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