Greater St Louis Health Foundation
Greater St Louis Health Foundation was a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that made grants to healthcare-related organizations. Its 2018 IRS filing is marked as the foundation’s final return and states that it dissolved in December 2018 and would issue no further grants; it therefore appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
Greater St Louis Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater St Louis Health Foundation gave $3.4M across 13 grants in 2018 (avg $258K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2018 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2018)
- $3,359,109
- Grants made (2018)
- 13
- Average grant
- $258,393
- Median grant
- $180,599
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2018 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2018 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2018; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Greater St Louis Health Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation dissolved and would issue no further grants. It lists no application materials or deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Taylor Scott
Mailing address: 412 S Clay Ave Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO 63122-5860
Phone: (314) 984-9829
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater St Louis Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2018
The largest 2018 recipient was Nurses for Newborns ($701K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2018 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients and less than 1% to Illinois recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2018 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2018 it made 13 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses for Newborns Saint Louis, MO | Assistance for Infants | $700,721 |
| Epworth Children Family Services Saint Louis, MO | Provide Heathcare to Disadvantaged Children | $602,918 |
| Crossroad Clinic Volunteer New Melle, MO | Healthcare Assistance | $386,198 |
| St Basil the Great Orthodox Church Saint Louis, MO | Elderly Healthcare Provider | $386,198 |
| Institute for Research Ed Saint Louis, MO | Medical Treatment for Uninsured Families | $381,198 |
| St Judevine Center for Autism Saint Louis, MO | Autism Healtchare Care Services | $180,599 |
| St Louis Childrens Hopsital Fdn Saint Louis, MO | Healthcare for Children | $180,599 |
| Lutheran Family Childrens Svcs MO Saint Louis, MO | Childrens Health Services | $180,599 |
| Lutheran Senior Services Saint Louis, MO | Senior Health Care Assistance | $180,599 |
| Salvation Army Midland Division Saint Louis, MO | Care for the Local Disadvantaged | $144,480 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $605,991 | $3,421,107 | $3,359,109 | 13 | $605,991 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making grants and donations to healthcare-related organizations. Examples of grantees include Nurses for Newborns, whose stated purpose is to provide home-based services promoting babies’ and families’ health, safety, and well-being, and Epworth Children & Family Services, which says it helps children, youth, and families move toward self-sufficiency through health, housing, education, and employment. Uni-Pres Kindercottage describes its work as providing educational and social programs intended to support growth, enrichment, and healthy, stable families.
Grantmaking
In 2018, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $3,359,109. The median grant was $180,599, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $700,721. Larger grants included $700,721 to Nurses for Newborns, $602,918 to Epworth Children Family Services, $386,198 each to Crossroad Clinic Volunteer and St Basil the Great Orthodox Church, and $381,198 to Institute for Research Ed.
The filing says the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that the foundation dissolved in December 2018 and that no further grants would be issued; its application information should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2018 filing were Kenneth R Guethle, president; Ralph L Biddy, vice president; Thomas H Lake, executive secretary; Taylor C Scott, secretary-treasurer; and directors Robert W Swanson, Darwin W Schlag, and Richard Ellerbrake.
Greater St Louis Health Foundation is led by Kenneth R. Guethle, President on the 2018 filing; all 7 officers listed in 2018 are compensated.
Officers on the 2018 filing
Kenneth R. Guethle
President
New on the 2018 filing
5 hrs/week
$11K (2018)
Darwin W. Schlag
Director
New on the 2018 filing
5 hrs/week
$10K (2018)
Richard Ellerbrake
Director
New on the 2018 filing
5 hrs/week
$6K (2018)
Robert W. Swanson
Director
New on the 2018 filing
5 hrs/week
$7K (2018)
Ralph L. Biddy
Vice President
New on the 2018 filing
5 hrs/week
$10K (2018)
Taylor C. Scott
Secretarytreasurer
New on the 2018 filing
6 hrs/week
$12K (2018)
Thomas H. Lake
Executive Secretary
New on the 2018 filing
10 hrs/week
$4K (2018)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2018 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2018 filing was $12K, to Taylor C Scott (Secretarytreasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater St Louis Health Foundation
How much does Greater St Louis Health Foundation give each year?
Greater St Louis Health Foundation gave $3.4M across 13 grants in 2018, according to its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Greater St Louis Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Greater St Louis Health Foundation's median grant in 2018 was $180,599, and its average grant was $258,393, across 13 grants on its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Greater St Louis Health Foundation give grants?
Greater St Louis Health Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (11 grants).
Does Greater St Louis Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2018: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Greater St Louis Health Foundation's 2018 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Greater St Louis Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Greater St Louis Health Foundation's largest 2018 grantees include Nurses for Newborns ($700,721), Epworth Children Family Services ($602,918) and Crossroad Clinic Volunteer ($386,198), according to its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2018 grant dollars.
What does Greater St Louis Health Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making grants and donations to healthcare-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater St Louis Health Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation dissolved and would issue no further grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greater St Louis Health Foundation's EIN?
Greater St Louis Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1141117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2018
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