Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker

Foundation · Grantmaker Saint Louis, MO EIN: 43-1785474

EVERETT D AND GENEVA V SUGARBAKER is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports that it distributed all its assets to two other foundations to establish them.

Key facts about Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker

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 filing.

EIN
43-1785474
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$9,018,045
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$4,509,023
Median grant
$4,509,023
Primary geography
Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$9.0M

+2366.6% YoY

Grant Count

2

-92.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4.5M

+31966.4% YoY

How Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker gives

  • Giving grew 2045% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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 were $3,701,911 and $5,316,134. Both were designated to establish new foundations: EVERETT & GENEVA SUGARBAKER FOUNDAT received $5,316,134, and SUGARBAKER FAMILY FOUNDATION received $3,701,911.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

PittsburghSaint LouisWashingtonJefferson CityChicagoBrentwoodFranklinHoustonManchesterNashvilleSedonaSouthburyYorkvilleLandsdowneNew YorkStone MountainBrooklynDurhamGreenvilleRichmond

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M37 grants201832 grants202030 grants202131 grants202226 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Everett & Geneva Sugarbaker Foundat: $5.3MEverett & Geneva SugarbakerFoundat$5.3MSugarbaker Family Foundation: $3.7MSugarbaker Family Foundation$3.7M

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

113<$50K6$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
EVERETT & GENEVA SUGARBAKER FOUNDAT Saint Louis, MOESTABLISH NEW FOUNDATION$5,316,134
SUGARBAKER FAMILY FOUNDATION Ladue, MOESTABLISH NEW FOUNDATION$3,701,911

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants reported Grant total
2024 2 $9,018,045
2023 26 $365,600
2022 31 $410,600
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.5201820202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 228 Papin Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63119-3716
Phone: (314) 231-2573

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 filing. In 2023 it gave $366K across 26 grants.

How do I apply for a grant from Everett D and Geneva V Sugarbaker?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. 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 reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Missouri.

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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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