Downtown STL Inc
Downtown STL, inc's mission was to be a catalyst for economic development, residential growth and place-making such that the 2.8 million people in the metropolitan statistical area were engaged in downtown; had a positive perception of downtown; considered downtown a destination for dining, entertainment and culture; and advocated for investment in downtown and promoted it as a positive destination.
Downtown STL Inc at a glance
In short: Downtown STL Inc gave $117K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,350
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $58,675
- Median grant
- $58,675
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Downtown STL Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Downtown Now ($60K). Together the top 2 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Now St. Louis, MO | To combine the strengths of organizations to best help stabilize, maintain, and improve the downtown area of the city of st. Louis. | $60,053 |
| Downtown St Louis Foundation Inc St. Louis, MO | To combine the strengths of organizations to best help stabilize, maintain, and improve the downtown area of the city of st. Louis. | $57,297 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $122,388 | $117,350 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $129,779 | — | $18,401 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $141,061 | $3,319 | $21,893 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $160,099 | $1,272,902 | $1,216,247 | — | — | $-3,955 |
| 2020 | $497,183 | $2,197,739 | $2,274,561 | — | — | — |
About Downtown STL Inc
Based on IRS filings
Downtown STL Inc is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $117K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown STL Inc is led by Missy Kelley, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 47 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Missy Kelley
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $0 (2024)
David Sweeney
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Haimann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amadou Yattassaye
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Gill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Althoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Etling
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dalton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Rush
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Pohrer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James C. Browning Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Saeger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kingston
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Schlichter
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Curran
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Brinkmann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hayden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sheehan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Ambrose
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Fischer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latonia Collins Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis R. Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lu Green
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Schreiber
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Birk
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brady
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ola Ayeni
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Crim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Kruszewski
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Kim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McClure
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Leiendecker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve O'Loughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Schnuck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Chulick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci O'Bryan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vic Svec
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vin Ko
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yemi Akande-Barsch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hank Webber
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bayer
Treasurer
Executive Committee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Marsh
Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Theroff
Chair Elect
Director → Chair Elect, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Woodcock
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Otis Williams
Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Renee Kriesmann (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelli McCrary (2021) — Director of Security & Urban Space
- Former: Robert Buffington (2021) — Director of Economic Development
- Former: Bill Kuehling (2020) — Director
- Former: Christopher Ave (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Henry Webber (2020) — Director
- Former: Mayor Lyda Krewson (2020) — Director
- Former: Mobin Khan (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $334K, to Missy Kelley (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Downtown STL Inc
How much does Downtown STL Inc give each year?
Downtown STL Inc gave $117K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Downtown STL Inc operate?
Downtown STL Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Downtown STL Inc's EIN?
Downtown STL Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0735493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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