Express Scripts Foundation
Express Scripts Foundation was a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return and says the foundation completed dissolution that year, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Express Scripts Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $177
- -100.0% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Express Scripts Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It has completed dissolution, so this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Express Way Hq2E04, St Louis, MO 63121
Phone: (314) 996-0900
Website: https://www.express-scripts.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Express Scripts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 82 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 recipients include organizations in St. Louis and Pine Lawn, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 82 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship of America Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $1,017,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Operation Food Search St. Louis, MO | General Support | $106,849 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO | General Support | $101,352 |
| Little Bit Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Beyond Housing Inc Pine Lawn, MO | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Medical Fellowships Inc New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| A Million Stars Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Support | $40,550 |
| Kipp St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing states that it distributed $47,188,269 in cash to Cigna Foundation in 2020 and $95,614 in 2021. It completed dissolution in 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $177 | — | — | — | $197 |
| 2020 | $95,791 | $5,822,935 | $2,526,759 | $2,383,816 | 82 | $5,714,154 | $1,560,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Express Scripts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Operation Food Search says its mission is to address hunger through food provision and collaborative solutions; Beyond Housing describes community development and housing preservation as part of its work; and KIPP St. Louis says it serves K–12 students and aims to develop their character and academic skills. Casa de Salud describes its work as providing clinical and mental health services to uninsured and underinsured patients, particularly new immigrants and refugees.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 82 grants totaling $2,383,816. Examples of recipients include Foundation For The Carolinas ($250,000), Operation Food Search Inc ($106,849), Beyond Housing Inc ($100,000), KIPP St Louis ($40,000), Casa de Salud ($37,500), and Home Works - THVP ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Steven Miller as president and director; Bradley Phillips and Timothy C. Wentworth as directors; Scott Lambert as treasurer; and Priscilla Duncan as secretary. It also lists Mark Fleming, Joanne Hart, and Drew Reynolds as assistant treasurers, and Anna Krishtul and Lynn Perez as assistant secretaries.
Express Scripts Foundation is led by Steven Miller, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steven Miller
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy C. Wentworth
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Krishtul
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Reynolds
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Hart
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Perez
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fleming
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Duncan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Schmehl
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lambert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Express Scripts Foundation
What does Express Scripts Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Express Scripts Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Express Scripts Foundation make grants?
The listed 2020 recipients include organizations in St. Louis and Pine Lawn, Missouri; Charlotte, North Carolina; and New York, New York.
How much is Express Scripts Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Express Scripts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Express Scripts Foundation's EIN?
Express Scripts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0566229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Express Scripts Foundation 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 2020–2021
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