Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery
To promote educational and cultural activities at bellefontaine cemetery association and to raise funds to support the preservation, conservation, new initiatives and enhancement of bellefontaine cemetery association for all to enjoy.
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery at a glance
In short: Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,074,405
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,074,405
- Median grant
- $1,074,405
- Total assets
- $2,058,843
- +121.4% vs 2023
- 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 Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bellefontaine Cemetery Association ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine Cemetery Association St. Louis, MO | To Support Cemetery Expenses and Operations | $1,074,405 |
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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 | $2,058,843 | $1,594,124 | $1,431,052 | $1,074,405 | 1 | $31,590 |
| 2023 | $929,758 | $404,582 | $254,395 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $789,424 | $315,441 | $188,007 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $655,324 | $169,590 | $21,979 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $498,803 | $72,335 | $11,384 | — | — | — |
About Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $32K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery is led by Sherry L. Smith, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherry L. Smith
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Jolley
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Barnes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. Pirozzi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucien Fouke III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hunt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Hugh Scott IV
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Bracher
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bond
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Noland
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Peters II
Treasurer
Chairperson → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle N. Moser
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hugh Scott (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery
How much does Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery give each year?
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery?
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery?
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery operate?
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery's EIN?
Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1205201. 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 November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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