Norman J Stupp Foundation
The Norman J Stupp Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. Its 2024 filing states that it funds St. Louis-based initiatives and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Norman J Stupp Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman J Stupp Foundation gave $1.0M across 80 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Missouri. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,030,500
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 80
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,881
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,024,797
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (9 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norman J Stupp Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact Commerce Trust Company; the application is available by contacting the address listed in section 2A of the filing. The foundation funds only St. Louis-based initiatives and does not make grants to individuals or sponsorships.
- Review Cycle
- March 1 and September 1.
- Deadline
- March 1 and September 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Commerce Trust Company
Mailing address: 8000 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 746-7378
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman J Stupp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Louis University (St Louis University Eye Institute) ($50K). Together the top 10 received $263K.
Grant Size Distribution
413 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 408 grants of 413 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that it funds only St. Louis-based initiatives. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Norman J Stupp Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 80 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $974K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 80 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University (St Louis University Eye Institute) St. Louis, MO | Annual Bequest | $50,000 |
| Foster Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | Strengthening foundations: expanding foster care and adoption support in st. Louis | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri St. Louis, MO | Youth Mentoring and Wraparound Support | $25,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services Inc St. Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $25,000 |
| Vision for Children at Risk Inc St. Louis, MO | Optimizing VCR'S Data Center, Elevating Community's Voice | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children DBA CASA of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Advocacy for children in foster care due to abuse and neglect | $22,500 |
| Aim High-St Louis St. Louis, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $20,000 |
| Epworth Children & Family Services Inc St. Louis, MO | Older youth services - transportation costs to group life skills classes and salary assistance for adequate coverage in drop-in center | $20,000 |
| Forest Park Forever Inc St. Louis, MO | Increasing the accessibility of forest park for all children | $20,000 |
| Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club of St Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | Boys & girls clubs of st. Louis internship program / skills trade exploration program (workforce development) | $20,000 |
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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 | $19,024,797 | $1,668,001 | $1,401,755 | $1,030,500 | 80 | $1,191,862 | $1,530,907 | $1,264,182 |
| 2024 | $18,708,548 | $968,346 | $1,459,648 | $1,003,972 | 78 | $1,206,970 | $835,229 | $1,164,784 |
| 2023 | $19,080,847 | $927,753 | $1,223,421 | $1,146,276 | 96 | $1,282,943 | $794,169 | $1,113,637 |
| 2022 | $19,571,010 | $1,485,029 | $1,541,285 | $984,313 | 79 | $1,111,698 | $1,335,936 | $1,274,338 |
| 2021 | $19,382,766 | $1,961,981 | $1,236,343 | $974,156 | 80 | — | $1,824,407 | $1,195,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman J Stupp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 show support for organizations serving children, youth, families, and the broader an individual recipient community. For example, Vision for Children at Risk says its mission is to improve the well-being of children in the an individual recipient region, especially those facing serious socio-economic risk. Epworth Children & Family Services says it helps children, youth, and families move toward self-sufficiency through health, housing, education, and employment.
Other supported organizations describe missions that include addressing hunger, improving physical and behavioral health, nourishing communities, and sustaining Forest Park as a public park. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 80 grants totaling $1,030,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Recent larger awards included $50,000 to St. Louis University Eye Institute, $35,000 to Foster Care Coalition of an individual recipient, and $25,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Peter and Paul Community Services, and Vision for Children at Risk.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust as trustee, charitable, and tax preparation.
Norman J Stupp Foundation is led by Commerce Trust, Trustee, Charitable & Tax Preparation on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Commerce Trust
Trustee, Charitable & Tax Preparation
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $154K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Commerce Trust Company (2021–2022) — Trustee, Charitable & Tax Preparation
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $154K, to Commerce Trust (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norman J Stupp Foundation
How much does Norman J Stupp Foundation give each year?
Norman J Stupp Foundation gave $1.0M across 80 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 78 grants.
What is Norman J Stupp Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman J Stupp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,881, across 80 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norman J Stupp Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Norman J Stupp Foundation give grants?
Norman J Stupp Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 97% 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 (62 grants), St Charles, MO (2 grants), Chesterfield, MO (2 grants) and East St Louis, IL (2 grants).
Does Norman J Stupp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Norman J Stupp Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman J Stupp Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman J Stupp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Louis University (St Louis University Eye Institute) ($50,000), Foster Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc ($35,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman J Stupp Foundation?
Norman J Stupp Foundation reported $19.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 Norman J Stupp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving children, youth, families, and the broader an individual recipient community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman J Stupp Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norman J Stupp Foundation's EIN?
Norman J Stupp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6027433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Norman J Stupp Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/norman-j-stupp-foundation-morg_7d046d136def43cfad415fd68a332906
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