John Henry Foster and Bernadine
John Henry Foster and Bernadine is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its recent grants support organizations working in areas including health, human services, education, conservation, and cultural preservation.
John Henry Foster and Bernadine at a glance
In short: John Henry Foster and Bernadine gave $77K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,488
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,348
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,332,885
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (14 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John Henry Foster and Bernadine
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16734 Benton Taylor Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (314) 616-5456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Henry Foster and Bernadine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West County YMCA ($13K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The remaining shares went to Virginia (3%), Texas (3%), Indiana (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John Henry Foster and Bernadine open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 33 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $617; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $123K (2019). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West County YMCA Chesterfield, MO | Genaral Support | $13,000 |
| Aspire Advocates for Behavioral HEA Chesterfield, MO | Mental Health Assistance | $11,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Diabetes Research | $10,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | Conserve Animals and Habitats | $6,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens St. Louis, MO | Discover and Share Knowledge | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association St. Louis, MO | Research to Eliminate Alzheimers | $4,000 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation St. Louis, MO | Access Education Conservation | $4,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation St. Louis, MO | Support Gateway Arch | $3,000 |
| Amcp Alexandria, VA | Education | $2,000 |
| Forest Park Forever St. Louis, MO | Restore Maintain and Sustain Forest | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,332,885 | $128,994 | $130,663 | $77,488 | 33 | $77,488 | $75,819 | $81,582 |
| 2024 | $1,334,554 | $118,884 | $134,824 | $84,700 | 26 | $84,700 | $68,761 | $80,416 |
| 2023 | $1,350,494 | $58,388 | $125,284 | $76,000 | 30 | $76,000 | $9,104 | $75,473 |
| 2022 | $1,417,390 | $84,077 | $130,340 | $82,140 | 31 | $82,140 | $35,877 | $80,347 |
| 2021 | $1,406,616 | $120,812 | $143,659 | $89,850 | 39 | $89,850 | $67,003 | $88,534 |
| 2020 | $1,429,463 | $97,163 | $138,375 | $82,150 | 38 | — | $40,938 | $78,393 |
| 2019 | $1,470,675 | $410,320 | $174,005 | $123,000 | 44 | — | $359,315 | $81,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Henry Foster and Bernadine reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for diabetes research, mental health assistance, medical care, education, animal conservation, and parks.
Examples of supported organizations’ work include Forest Park Forever, whose mission is to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park as a public park; World Bird Sanctuary, which says it protects and preserves birds and their habitats through conservation, rehabilitation, and education; and Friends of Kids with Cancer, which says it provides educational, emotional, and recreational support to children with cancer and blood-related diseases and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $77,488. Grants ranged from $35 to $13,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $13,000 to West County YMCA for general support, $11,000 to Aspire Advocates for Behavioral Health for mental health assistance, and $10,000 to Washington University for diabetes research. Other notable grants were $6,000 to St. Louis Zoo, $5,000 to Missouri Botanical Gardens, and $4,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and St. Louis Aquarium Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Kilo as President-DI, Katherine E. Kilo as Secretary-TR, and Charles DiMaria as Director.
John Henry Foster and Bernadine is led by Robert Kilo, President-Di since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Kilo
President-Di
President & Director → President-Di, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Charles Dimaria
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Kilo
Secretary-Tr
Secretary → Secretary-Tr, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Robert Kilo (President-Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Henry Foster and Bernadine
How much does John Henry Foster and Bernadine give each year?
John Henry Foster and Bernadine gave $77K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 26 grants.
What is John Henry Foster and Bernadine's typical grant size?
John Henry Foster and Bernadine's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,348, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Henry Foster and Bernadine that year got $617 on average.
Where does John Henry Foster and Bernadine give grants?
John Henry Foster and Bernadine gives mostly in Missouri: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (15 grants) and Chesterfield, MO (4 grants).
Does John Henry Foster and Bernadine give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of John Henry Foster and Bernadine's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants) and "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are John Henry Foster and Bernadine's largest grantees?
John Henry Foster and Bernadine's largest 2025 grantees include West County YMCA ($13,000), Aspire Advocates for Behavioral HEA ($11,000) and Washington University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Henry Foster and Bernadine?
John Henry Foster and Bernadine reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John Henry Foster and Bernadine fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for diabetes research, mental health assistance, medical care, education, animal conservation, and parks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Henry Foster and Bernadine?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Henry Foster and Bernadine's EIN?
John Henry Foster and Bernadine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1242408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John Henry Foster and Bernadine 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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