Greater St Louis Inc
Greater St Louis Inc is a public charity based in St. Louis, Missouri. Greater St. Louis, Inc. says it was founded on January 1, 2021, through the combination of five legacy organizations, and works to create jobs and advance inclusive economic growth across the St. Louis region.
Greater St Louis Inc at a glance
In short: Greater St Louis Inc gave $484K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Missouri. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $484,200
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,484
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $8,607,082
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater St Louis Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 211 N Broadway 2200, St Louis, MO 63102
Phone: (314) 231-5555
Website: https://greaterstlinc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater St Louis Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Go St Louis ($115K). Together the top 10 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 58 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving the bi-state St. Louis region and the 15-county St. Louis region. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients; Virginia, New York, and Oregon each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greater St Louis Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $369K (2023) to $484K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Go St Louis St. Louis, MO | Sponsorship of GSL Marathon and After Party | $115,000 |
| 39 North Agtech Innovation District St. Louis, MO | Anchor Institution Pledge Payment 2024 | $100,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation St. Louis, MO | Blues at the Arch and Winterfest Sponsorships | $35,000 |
| International Institute of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Festival of Nations STL Made Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| East West Gateway Institute St. Louis, MO | Sponsorship of the Regional Plan for Violence Reduction | $25,000 |
| House Everyone STL St. Louis, MO | EWG Housing First Summit Event Production Contribution | $24,000 |
| St Louis American Foundation St. Louis, MO | 2024 Salute to Excellence in Business | $19,700 |
| National Blues Museum St. Louis, MO | Blues on the Block | $15,000 |
| Kranzberg Arts Foundation St. Louis, MO | Music at the Intersection - STL Made Partnership | $15,000 |
| Citizens for Modern Transit St. Louis, MO | Annual Sponsorship | $13,000 |
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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 | $8,607,082 | $17,458,800 | $18,339,100 | $484,200 | 19 | $177,823 |
| 2023 | $9,303,862 | $17,145,071 | $17,104,342 | $369,398 | 22 | $245,891 |
| 2022 | $8,975,917 | $14,780,936 | $13,690,821 | $418,208 | 12 | $36,933 |
| 2021 | $7,653,222 | $18,865,018 | $11,822,319 | $480,873 | 5 | $36,710 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to bring business and civic leaders together to create jobs, drive inclusive economic growth, and increase the St. Louis metro area’s global competitiveness. Its 2024 filing describes work stewarding the STL 2030 Jobs Plan, supporting advanced manufacturing and geospatial technology, investing in the urban core, and building a coalition around the transformation of Lambert St. Louis International Airport.
Its 2024 grants included sponsorships and contributions to organizations working in varied areas. For example, GO ST. LOUIS says it encourages healthy, active lifestyles through community collaborations, school programs, and fitness events. 39 North AgTech Innovation District says it aims to bring together people, resources, and facilities to grow St. Louis’ agri-food technology and plant science economy. House Everyone STL says its mission is to establish a pathway to housing with dignity for unhoused neighbors. Other recipients describe work in community journalism and scholarships, blues music, transit advocacy, Missouri business recruitment, and preservation-based economic development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 19 grants totaling $484,200. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $115,000, with a median of $13,000. The largest awards included $115,000 to GO ST. LOUIS for sponsorship of the GSL Marathon and after-party; $100,000 to 39 North AgTech Innovation District for an anchor institution pledge payment; $35,000 to Gateway Arch Park Foundation for Blues at the Arch and Winterfest sponsorships; and $30,000 to International Institute of St. Louis for Festival of Nations STL Made sponsorship.
Other reported grants included $25,000 to East West Gateway Institute for sponsorship of the regional plan for violence reduction, $24,000 to House Everyone STL for event production for the EWG Housing First Summit, $19,700 to St. Louis American Foundation for its 2024 Salute to Excellence in Business, and $15,000 each to National Blues Museum and Kranzberg Arts Foundation for Blues on the Block and the Music at the Intersection STL Made partnership, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Hall as CEO, Valerie Patton as treasurer, and Andrew Taylor as chairman. Other listed members are Lal Karsanbhai, Yemi Akande-Bartsch, Amrit Gill, Ola Ayeni, Laura Kaiser, Ken Cella, and Stephen Smith.
Greater St Louis Inc is led by Jason Hall, CEO on every filing since 2021; 8 of 48 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Hall
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$434K (2021) → $511K (2024)
Andrew Taylor
Chairman
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Allison
Chief Real Estate Investment
Chief Real Estate Investment Officer & Senior Vice President → Chief Real Estate Investment, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$226K (2021) → $328K (2024)
Margaret Onken
Chief Engagement Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$248K (2021) → $295K (2024)
Samuel Murphey
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$330K (2021) → $402K (2024)
Valerie Patton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$231K (2021) → $183K (2024)
Anthony John Wyche
Chief Communications Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$268K (2023) → $294K (2024)
Kurt Weigle
Chief Downtown Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$264K (2023) → $289K (2024)
Marie Jane Kost
Chief Business Attraction Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$289K (2024)
Alaina Macia
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amrit Gill
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Martin
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Yawitz
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kindle
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Hammond
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kemper
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Steward
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sullivan
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Suggs
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Pestello
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Minor
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Mazzarella
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Cella
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lal Karsanbhai
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamar Rucker
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kaiser
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurna Godwin
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Nichols
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lyons
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McMillan
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Tucker
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Leigh Krueger
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ola Ayeni
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Coleman
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Pennington
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Schilling
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Liekweg
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodrigo Santos
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Smith
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Sitherwood
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Schnuck
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hart
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warner Baxter
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yemi Akande-Bartsch
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Steward II
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latonia Collins Smith
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lindsey
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Steven Johnson (2021–2022) — Chief Business Attraction
- Former: Tracy Henke (2022) — Chief Policy Officer & President
- Former: James Alexander (2021) — Senior Vice President & Business Attraction
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $511K, to Jason Hall (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater St Louis Inc
How much does Greater St Louis Inc give each year?
Greater St Louis Inc gave $484K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $369K across 22 grants.
What is Greater St Louis Inc's typical grant size?
Greater St Louis Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $25,484, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater St Louis Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does Greater St Louis Inc give grants?
Greater St Louis Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (13 grants).
Does Greater St Louis Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Greater St Louis Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Greater St Louis Inc's largest grantees?
Greater St Louis Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Go St Louis ($115,000), 39 North Agtech Innovation District ($100,000) and Gateway Arch Park Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greater St Louis Inc?
Greater St Louis Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.5M.
What does Greater St Louis Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to bring business and civic leaders together to create jobs, drive inclusive economic growth, and increase the St. Louis metro area’s global competitiveness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater St Louis Inc?
Greater St Louis Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check greaterstlinc.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greater St Louis Inc's EIN?
Greater St Louis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1982729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Greater St Louis Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greater-st-louis-inc-morg_fa0968822a074ef28a48ae7a10d97ca3
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