Neighborhood Solidarity Fund
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Neighborhood Solidarity Fund at a glance
In short: Neighborhood Solidarity Fund gave $2.3M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $287K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,295,947
- +2780.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $286,993
- +260.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $240,000
- Total assets
- $6,825,239
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Neighborhood Solidarity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornerstone Corporation ($900K). Together the top 8 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 10 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Corporation Saint Louis, MO | — | $900,000 |
| 4THEVILLE Saint Louis, MO | — | $330,000 |
| SHED(SUSTAINABLE HOUSING&EQUITDEV University City, MO | — | $330,000 |
| NCHI(NORTHSIDE Comm Housing Inc) Saint Louis, MO | — | $330,000 |
| Dutchtown South Community Corp Saint Louis, MO | — | $150,000 |
| Community Builders Network of Metro Saint Louis, MO | — | $125,000 |
| Slaco St. Louis, MO | Purpose 1 NSF | $105,947 |
| Development Strategies Inc Saint Louis, MO | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,825,239 | $5,253,566 | $5,033,432 | $2,295,947 | 8 | $72,369 |
| 2024 | $5,033,278 | $4,644,312 | $2,783,211 | $79,705 | 1 | $7,208 |
| 2023 | $3,170,644 | $1,649,436 | $1,599,672 | $26,000 | 1 | $1,839 |
About Neighborhood Solidarity Fund
Based on IRS filings
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund is led by Dara K. Eskridge, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dara K. Eskridge
CEO
Executive Di → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $228K (2025)
Karishma Furtado
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hudson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Rippel
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Dancy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reyna Spencer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Strode
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Webber
Past Chair
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loura Gilbert
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karl Guenther (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Zack Boyers (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $228K, to Dara K Eskridge (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Neighborhood Solidarity Fund
How much does Neighborhood Solidarity Fund give each year?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund gave $2.3M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 1 grant.
What is Neighborhood Solidarity Fund's typical grant size?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund's median grant in 2025 was $240,000, and its average grant was $286,993, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Neighborhood Solidarity Fund give grants?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (7 grants).
Who are Neighborhood Solidarity Fund's largest grantees?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Cornerstone Corporation ($900,000), 4THEVILLE ($330,000) and SHED(SUSTAINABLE HOUSING&EQUITDEV ($330,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Neighborhood Solidarity Fund?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Neighborhood Solidarity Fund?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Neighborhood Solidarity Fund's EIN?
Neighborhood Solidarity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4704695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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