Contegra Cares is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EDWARDSVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 47 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $270.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51K
+25.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$144K
+35.2% YoY
Grant Count
47
+34.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+0.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Contegra Cares reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Contegra Cares
Based on IRS filings
Contegra Cares is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EDWARDSVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 47 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $270.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,666 | $40,499 | — |
| Revenue | $166,197 | $164,742 | $65,071 |
| Expenses | $165,120 | $128,027 | $68,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $143,751 | $106,354 | $50,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $270 | $255 | $21 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,364 | $1,954 | $590 |
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
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Missouri Veterans Endeavor ($45,000), Northpoint Foundation Inc ($16,600), Pedal the Cause ($16,072).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $533 |
| BLUES FOR KIDS ST LOUIS, MO | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $2,100 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF ST CHARLES COUNTY ST CHARLES, MO | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $1,100 |
| CAMP HOPE FARMINGTON, MO | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $1,500 |
| CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS BELLEVILLE, IL | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $13,444 |
| DOUG BEHME FOUNDATION EDWARDSVILLE, IL | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $500 |
| EDWARDSVILLE ROTARY CLUB EDWARDSVILLE, IL | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $2,400 |
| GREATER ST LOUIS AREA COUNCIL BSA ST LOUIS, MO | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $340 |
| HIGHLAND MOOSE LODGE # 2479 HIGHLAND, IL | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $1,000 |
| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 9266 TROY COUNCIL TROY, IL | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES | $100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAN KETCHERSIDE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DENNIS ARAUJO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MEGAN CRONIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contegra Cares?
Contegra Cares is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EDWARDSVILLE, IL. It holds $51K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Contegra Cares?
As of 2024, Contegra Cares holds $51K in total assets with $166K in annual revenue. It awarded 47 grants totaling $144K in 2024.
Where does Contegra Cares operate?
Contegra Cares has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Contegra Cares award?
In 2024, Contegra Cares awarded 47 grants totaling $144K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Contegra Cares required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Contegra Cares reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Contegra Cares's EIN?
Contegra Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1466114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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