Chiron Community Giving Foundation
Chiron Community Giving Foundation (CCGF) is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It grew out of the Chiron Fund, which began as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation in 2019. CCGF supports collaboration and work to improve access to high-quality, affordable mental healthcare in the St. Louis region.
Chiron Community Giving Foundation at a glance
In short: Chiron Community Giving Foundation gave $414K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Missouri. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $413,834
- +207.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,811
- +95.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,991
- Total assets
- $808,856
- +15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chiron Community Giving Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13421 Manchester Road 103, St Louis, MO 63131
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chiron Community Giving Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Webster University ($120K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $368K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 41 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as focused on the St. Louis region. Its Aya Mini-Grant eligibility questions specify service to residents of St. Louis City or St. Louis County, Missouri. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chiron Community Giving Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2022) to $414K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster University Saint Louis, MO | Hiring of a Community Liaison and Clinical Outreach Coordinator | $110,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Promising Project Award Fund/FLOURISH Project | $72,896 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri St. Louis, MO | Supportive Relationships for Young People with a Big Impact | $25,950 |
| Walters Walk Hazelwood, MO | Turnaround and Sustainability Planning Proposal Fund | $23,513 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | FLOURISH Project | $22,758 |
| Mental Health Association of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Improving Access to Mental Health Services Through Strengthening Organizational Sustainability | $17,500 |
| Refuge and Restoration Florissant, MO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Village Saint Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wyman Center Inc Wildwood, MO | Centering Youth Experience in the Continuous Quality Improvement of Wyman's Teen Connection Project | $15,000 |
| Kingdom House Saint Louis, MO | Early Childhood Center Trauma-Informed Care Initative | $12,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, CCGF stated that distributions from sources other than current income totaled $413,834 and represented at least 25% of its net assets at the beginning of that tax year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $808,856 | $812,741 | $704,255 | $413,834 | 22 | $697,551 | $56,237 | $43,434 |
| 2023 | $700,370 | $762,244 | $423,861 | $134,761 | 14 | $421,568 | $9,951 | $28,474 |
| 2022 | $361,987 | $544,320 | $263,477 | $53,650 | 5 | $259,202 | — | $13,781 |
| 2021 | $81,144 | $149,707 | $68,563 | — | — | $68,563 | — | $1,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chiron Community Giving Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CCGF’s mission is “to promote effective collaboration that transforms communities and life for the people within them.” It envisions communities that are healthy, safe, and engaging for all people.
Its stated goals include supporting models for impactful work and systems change to expand access to high-quality, affordable mental healthcare; investing in hyperlocal research on barriers and potential solutions; and modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion through consistent action. Its website also describes a community partnership, begun in 2025 with the St. Louis Community Foundation, the Saint Louis Mental Health Board, and United Way of Greater St. Louis, focused on grantmaking and capacity building.
The grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Walter’s Walk says it provides counseling to children and adults who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety, regardless of ability to pay. The Mental Health Association of St. Louis describes its work as empowering people through mental health support. Village says it connects youth with adults who provide academic assistance, spiritual guidance, and life-skills training. St. Louis Integrated Health Network describes itself as a healthcare intermediary that builds cross-sector capacity to increase access to health and social services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CCGF reported 22 grants totaling $413,834. Grants ranged from $466 to $110,000, with a median of $10,990.
Among the largest reported grants were $110,000 to Webster University for a community liaison and clinical outreach coordinator; $72,896 to Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for its Promising Project Award Fund/FLOURISH Project; and $25,950 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri for supportive relationships for young people. Other grants included $23,513 to Walter’s Walk for turnaround and sustainability planning, $17,500 to the Mental Health Association of St. Louis for organizational sustainability work, and $15,000 each to Refuge and Restoration and Village for general and unrestricted support.
The foundation’s website describes grants for identified needs, capacity building to increase access to mental healthcare, and promising projects. Its eligibility questions for an Aya Mini-Grant describe requests of up to $5,000 for an unbudgeted, unforeseen need affecting current-year program or service delivery. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization or have a fiscal sponsor, serve residents of St. Louis City or County, have an existing project addressing a listed impact area, and align with CCGF’s inclusive practices. The eligibility page lists exclusions including fundraising events, publications, endowments, debt reduction, vehicles, employee salaries (with possible exceptions for stipends supplementing existing staff salaries or consultant services), political activities, proselytizing, and individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Trent Ball, Kari-Elle Brown, Candice Clossum, Anne Marie Crane, Jane Donahue, Stacey Easterling, Sally Haywood, Jerri Johnson, and Calvin Lewis as directors. Stacey Easterling is also listed as vice president. Bryan LeMoine is listed as an ex-officio board member.
Chiron Community Giving Foundation is led by Krista Lewis, Director, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 21 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Krista Lewis
Director, President & CEO
President & CEO → Director, President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lewis
Cob, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Cob, Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Lewis
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Lewis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Donahue
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerri Johnson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Smutz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari-Elle Brown
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Self
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paris Thompson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Pusateri
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Rippel
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Haywood
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Easterling
Director & Vice President
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Ball
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Crane
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice Clossum
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Mayo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schallom
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Walehwa
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan LeMoine
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Chiron Community Giving Foundation
How much does Chiron Community Giving Foundation give each year?
Chiron Community Giving Foundation gave $414K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 14 grants.
What is Chiron Community Giving Foundation's typical grant size?
Chiron Community Giving Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,991, and its average grant was $18,811, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chiron Community Giving Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Chiron Community Giving Foundation give grants?
Chiron Community Giving Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (18 grants) and Hazelwood, MO (2 grants).
Does Chiron Community Giving Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of Chiron Community Giving Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chiron Community Giving Foundation's largest grantees?
Chiron Community Giving Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Webster University ($119,500 across 2 grants), Scholarship Foundation of St Louis ($95,654 across 2 grants) and Walters Walk ($32,513 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chiron Community Giving Foundation?
Chiron Community Giving Foundation reported $809K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $698K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chiron Community Giving Foundation fund?
CCGF’s mission is “to promote effective collaboration that transforms communities and life for the people within them.” It envisions communities that are healthy, safe, and engaging for all people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chiron Community Giving Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chiron Community Giving Foundation's EIN?
Chiron Community Giving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1656035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Chiron Community Giving Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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