Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker
Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that all assets were distributed to two other foundations; it therefore appears to have wound down.
Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker at a glance
In short: Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker gave $9.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $4.5M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,018,045
- +2366.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,509,023
- +31966.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,509,023
- 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 September 2026.
How to apply to Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 228 Papin Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63119-3716
Phone: (314) 231-2573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Everett & Geneva Sugarbaker Foundat ($5.3M). Together the top 2 received $9.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 121 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker gives
- Giving grew 2045% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2023) to $9.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $9.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everett & Geneva Sugarbaker Foundat Saint Louis, MO | Establish New Foundation | $5,316,134 |
| Sugarbaker Family Foundation Ladue, MO | Establish New Foundation | $3,701,911 |
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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 | — | $531,313 | $9,278,766 | $9,018,045 | 2 | $9,018,045 | — | $203,414 |
| 2023 | $7,840,012 | $676,673 | $524,400 | $365,600 | 26 | $365,600 | $93,638 | $357,930 |
| 2022 | $7,323,893 | $472,832 | $603,297 | $410,600 | 31 | $410,600 | $371,872 | $395,968 |
| 2021 | $9,270,540 | $775,292 | $570,169 | $420,450 | 30 | $420,450 | $711,970 | $442,405 |
| 2020 | $8,696,345 | $564,421 | $534,219 | $400,000 | 32 | — | $479,983 | $390,554 |
| 2018 | $7,726,126 | $593,649 | $579,354 | $450,800 | 37 | — | $552,069 | $424,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $9,018,045. The grants ranged from $3,701,911 to $5,316,134, with a median of $4,509,022. Both grants were to Missouri recipients and were designated to establish new foundations:
The foundation reported 26 grants totaling $365,600 in 2023 and 31 grants totaling $410,600 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Connie Moore as treasurer and Stephen J Sugarbaker as president.
Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker is led by Stephen J. Sugarbaker, President since 2024 (on filings since 2018); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen J. Sugarbaker
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Connie Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Charles W. Digges IV (2018–2023) — Trustee
- Former: David S. Sugarbaker (2018–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth I. Akre (2018–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Evangeline Tolley (2018–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Geneva F. Sugarbaker (2018–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Katy Caliguiri (2018–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Paul H. Sugarbaker (2018–2023) — President
- Former: Rena Pederson (2018–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker
How much does Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker give each year?
Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker gave $9.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $366K across 26 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.
How much is Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker reported a distributable amount of $203K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker's EIN?
Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1785474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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