Contegra Cares
Contegra Cares is a private foundation based in Edwardsville, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri and Illinois.
Contegra Cares at a glance
In short: Contegra Cares gave $144K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,751
- +35.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +34.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,059
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $50,666
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Contegra Cares
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Gateway Commerce Ctr Dr W 11, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: (618) 219-4859
Website: HTTPS://CONTEGRACARES.COM/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Contegra Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missouri Veterans Endeavor ($45K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 83 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 27% to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%), California (1%), and Texas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Contegra Cares gives
- 47% 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 (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 $50K (2022) to $144K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Veterans Endeavor St John, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $45,000 |
| Northpoint Foundation Inc Kansas City, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $16,600 |
| Pedal the Cause St. Louis, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $16,072 |
| Caritas Family Solutions Belleville, IL | Further Organization's Objectives | $13,444 |
| Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville, IL | Further Organization's Objectives | $5,500 |
| SONGS4SOLDIERS Columbia, IL | Further Organization's Objectives | $4,000 |
| Our Little Haven St. Louis, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $3,950 |
| The Backstoppers Inc Brentwood, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $3,370 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Further Organization's Objectives | $3,258 |
| Siue Foundation Edwardsville, IL | Further Organization's Objectives | $2,842 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,666 | $166,197 | $165,120 | $143,751 | 47 | $143,751 | $270 | $2,364 |
| 2023 | $40,499 | $164,742 | $128,027 | $106,354 | 35 | $106,354 | $255 | $1,954 |
| 2022 | — | $65,071 | $68,111 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $21 | $590 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing states that its largest direct charitable activity was a golf tournament fundraiser. Its grants supported organizations working in areas including veterans’ housing and services, cancer research, animal welfare, and services for children. For example, Missouri Veterans Endeavor describes its mission as providing supportive services and housing for veterans and their families; Pedal the Cause says it funds cancer research; and Metro East Humane Society describes its work as operating a no-kill shelter and providing animal care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Contegra Cares gave $143,751 through 47 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $900.
The largest grants included $45,000 to Missouri Veterans Endeavor, $16,600 to Northpoint Foundation Inc, $16,072 to Pedal the Cause, and $13,444 to Caritas Family Solutions. Other notable grants were $5,500 to Metro East Humane Society, $4,000 to Songs4Soldiers, $3,950 to Our Little Haven, and $3,370 to The Backstoppers Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Araujo as president, Megan Cronin as secretary, and Sean Ketcherside as treasurer.
Contegra Cares is led by Dennis Araujo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Araujo
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Ketcherside
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Cronin
Secretary
Secretary - Term → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sheri Mundy (2022–2023) — Secretary -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Contegra Cares
How much does Contegra Cares give each year?
Contegra Cares gave $144K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 35 grants.
What is Contegra Cares's typical grant size?
Contegra Cares's median grant in 2024 was $900, and its average grant was $3,059, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Contegra Cares give grants?
Contegra Cares gives mostly in Missouri: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (7 grants), Edwardsville, IL (6 grants), Cottleville, MO (2 grants) and Granite City, IL (2 grants).
Does Contegra Cares give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Contegra Cares's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Organization's Objectives" (47 grants).
Who are Contegra Cares's largest grantees?
Contegra Cares's largest 2024 grantees include Missouri Veterans Endeavor ($45,000), Northpoint Foundation Inc ($16,600) and Pedal the Cause ($16,072), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Contegra Cares?
Contegra Cares reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Contegra Cares fund?
The foundation’s filing states that its largest direct charitable activity was a golf tournament fundraiser. Its grants supported organizations working in areas including veterans’ housing and services, cancer research, animal welfare, and services for children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Contegra Cares?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Contegra Cares 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Contegra Cares funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/contegra-cares-morg_e55673115f7b45d3b569d8b2a429ae2a
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