Entrepreneur Startup Business
Arch Grants (legally known as Entrepreneur Startup Business Development Corporation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2011 and launched in 2012, Arch Grants operates as a place-based economic development organization dedicated to accelerating entrepreneurship and community revitalization through equity-free startup funding and support services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.9M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
24
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
-6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Arch Grants' mission is to build a new economy by providing $75,000 non-dilutive grants and pro bono support services to entrepreneurs who locate their early-stage businesses in St. Louis. The organization attracts and retains innovative entrepreneurs through its competitive Global Startup Competition model, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of employers, civic leaders, and philanthropists for the St. Louis region.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Management Services for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Economic Development
- Community and Neighborhood Development
Grantmaking
Arch Grants operates primarily through a competitive Global Startup Competition model. Key grant characteristics include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Arch Grants primarily focuses on St. Louis, Missouri, where it attracts and retains entrepreneurs to locate their early-stage businesses. The organization receives applications globally, including from 49 states and 93 countries, though its primary mission centers on regional economic development in St. Louis.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $25,915,538
- Total Revenues: $3,398,892
- Total Expenses: $3,395,422
- Total Giving: $1,870,000
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $2.8M
- Expenses: $3.65M
- Total Assets: $25.2M
- Total Liabilities: $1.57M
Staffing:
- 12 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,915,538 | $25,194,851 | $24,747,654 |
| Revenue | $3,398,892 | $2,802,557 | $2,347,434 |
| Expenses | $3,395,422 | $3,653,718 | $4,069,400 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,623,766 | $1,160,666 | $1,116,164 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
151 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Entrepreneur Startup Business
Founder Lending Program
ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP BUSINESS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Growth Grants
ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP BUSINESS
Amount
$100,000 - $200,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Startup Competition
ENTREPRENEUR STARTUP BUSINESS
Amount
$1,600,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gabe Angieri - Executive Director
Alexandra Dixon - Development & Operations Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY SCHLICHTER | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH ZUCKER | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| STEFANIE THELAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MATT BADLER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALI AHMADI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK BADER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZUNDRA BRYANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAXINE CLARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM EBERLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB GULLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANJAY JAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY LEIENDECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE SCHLAFLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD TAO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GABRIEL ANGIERI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $170,667 |
| ALFRED JACKSON | DIRECTOR OF PORTFOLIO | 40 | $114,802 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2025, Arch Grants celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of its expanded headquarters at 2315 Locust Street in St. Louis. Concurrent with the headquarters expansion, the organization announced the launch of a new lending program designed to provide critical growth capital to local startups.
Six Grant Recipients Awarded and Announced for LaunchLNK 2026 Program**Impact Metrics:**
Since its founding in 2012, Arch Grants-backed companies have generated over $1.2 billion in revenue, attracted $870 million in follow-on capital, and created more than 4,000 jobs. The organization has transformed vacant storefronts into thriving businesses and fueled regional economic development.
Governor Newsom announces over $2 million in funding for small businessesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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