Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K.
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc at a glance
In short: Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,750
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $127,600
- +8627.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Metropolitan AME Church ($20K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Metropolitan AME Church St. Louis, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Royal Vagabonds Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,600 | $10,000 | $108,452 | $21,500 | 2 | $108,452 |
| 2023 | $1,462 | — | $25,500 | — | — | $25,500 |
| 2022 | $26,962 | — | $10,028 | — | — | $10,028 |
| 2021 | $36,990 | — | $17,154 | $15,200 | 1 | $17,154 |
| 2020 | $54,144 | $11,040 | $10,850 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc is led by Shirley Emerson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shirley Emerson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Winton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Starks
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Washington
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Gilliam
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Turner Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fisher
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Gilliam
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Davis
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Gilliam
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Martin
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolease Marshall
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara Carr (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Pearson (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc
How much does Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc give each year?
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc?
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
Where does Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc operate?
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc's EIN?
Phoenix-Metro of St Louis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1604683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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