Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Established in 1921 by Caleres founder George Warren Brown, it supports charitable organizations through grants and a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program for eligible Associate donations.
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Caleres Cares Charitable Trust gave $866K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $866K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $865,682
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $865,682
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $865,682
- Total assets
- $212,007
- -74.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Trust encourages eligible nonprofits to apply, so it accepts unsolicited requests. Its website directs applicants to complete an eligibility quiz and register through its online grant application process. The 2024 filing states that applicants should contact Caleres Inc. and provide an IRS tax-exempt letter, audited financials, a proposed budget, and a list of directors; it also states that there is no application form. The filing lists no award restrictions. The Trust’s website says it does not support organizations with written policies of discrimination on specified grounds, generally does not fund special events, and does not make grants to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists quarterly proposal deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, for consideration at the following quarterly meeting. The 2024 filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website lists quarterly proposal deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, for consideration…
- Contact
Application contact: Caleres Inc
Mailing address: 8300 Maryland Avenue, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 854-4000
Website: https://caleres.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
Who Caleres Cares Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 182 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust identifies benefit to the St. Louis community—particularly through arts and culture—as a funding priority. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a Florida recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Caleres Cares Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $866K (2025) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $866K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Orlando, FL | General Support | $865,682 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing data reports grant totals and counts as follows: $1,847,241 across one grant in 2023, $1,234,895 across one grant in 2024, and $865,682 across one grant in 2025. In 2025, the sole itemized grant was also the smallest, largest, and median award: $865,682.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $212,007 | $257,791 | $872,394 | $865,682 | 1 | $868,134 | $256,764 | $39,529 |
| 2024 | $825,644 | $149,854 | $1,243,853 | $1,234,895 | 1 | $1,239,324 | $146,257 | $130,808 |
| 2023 | $1,910,703 | $918,365 | $1,895,859 | $1,847,241 | 1 | $1,890,251 | $60,149 | $156,041 |
| 2022 | $2,886,787 | $1,810,720 | $1,461,516 | $1,413,738 | 62 | $1,454,478 | $53,229 | $170,882 |
| 2021 | $2,538,083 | $1,823,398 | $1,522,766 | $1,503,397 | 117 | $1,513,976 | $64,952 | $183,464 |
| 2020 | $2,238,611 | $2,183,798 | $1,313,106 | $1,297,721 | 86 | — | $180,254 | $76,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caleres Cares Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust says it supports organizations that help people live better and strategically align with Caleres’ mission, vision, and values. Its stated priorities are caring for and developing stronger families; demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; sharing its dedication to sustainability; benefiting the St. Louis community through a rich arts and cultural environment; and supporting Caleres’ leadership position in the footwear industry.
The Trust encourages applications from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that are good corporate citizens and align with its priorities. Past recipients illustrate a range of grantee missions: for example, Food on Foot describes its work assisting unhoused and low-income neighbors in Los Angeles, while the Missouri Botanical Garden Board describes its mission as sharing knowledge about plants and their environment to preserve and enrich life.
Grantmaking
The most recent filing data lists one grant of $865,682 for 2025. The itemized recipient is “SEE ATTACHED,” in Orlando, Florida, with the purpose listed as general support. The filing data also reports one grant in each of 2023 and 2024.
Among recipients listed for 2022, the largest named award was $1,218,528 to Charities Aid Foundation America, whose stated mission is to connect donors with charities and drive more impactful philanthropic giving. Other listed 2022 recipients included Food on Foot ($30,403), Mikey’s Way Foundation ($10,000), and the Missouri Botanical Garden Board ($5,100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee; Ronald A Fromm as chairman; and Ann Jobs, Bill Bererich, and Michael Oberlander as board members.
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust is led by Ronald A. Fromm, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald A. Fromm
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$16K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Ann Jobs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bererich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Oberlander
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Caleres Cares Charitable Trust
How much does Caleres Cares Charitable Trust give each year?
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust gave $866K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Caleres Cares Charitable Trust?
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust reported $212K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $868K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Caleres Cares Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust says it supports organizations that help people live better and strategically align with Caleres’ mission, vision, and values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caleres Cares Charitable Trust?
The Trust encourages eligible nonprofits to apply, so it accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Caleres Cares Charitable Trust make grants?
The Trust identifies benefit to the St. Louis community—particularly through arts and culture—as a funding priority. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a Florida recipient.
What is Caleres Cares Charitable Trust's EIN?
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7443082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Caleres Cares Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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