Saint Charles Oktoberfest
Saint Charles Oktoberfest is a public charity based in Saint Charles, Missouri. Formed in 2010, it hosts an annual festival showcasing German heritage in the Saint Louis region and Midwest, and gives grants to community charitable organizations that volunteer to staff festival booths.
Saint Charles Oktoberfest at a glance
In short: Saint Charles Oktoberfest gave $176K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,753
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,978
- -64.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,110
- Total assets
- $859,106
- +218.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Saint Charles Oktoberfest
- How to Apply
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The available information does not describe a grant application process, required materials, or restrictions for applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 41 Connie, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (314) 581-6871
Website: https://saintcharlesoktoberfest.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saint Charles Oktoberfest funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Capitol Lions Club Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The listed 2024 grantees were in St. Charles, St. Peters, O’Fallon, and Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Saint Charles Oktoberfest gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2024) to $268K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Capitol Lions Club Foundation St Charles, MO | General Support | $44,635 |
| SCB Forever Inc St Peters, MO | General Support | $21,745 |
| Duchesne Athletic Booster Inc St Charles, MO | General Support | $19,582 |
| CSTL Booster Club St Peters, MO | General Support | $15,070 |
| St Dominic High School Ofallon, MO | General Support | $13,440 |
| St Charles West High School St Charles, MO | Support for Marching Band and Athletic Teams | $13,110 |
| Missouri Jaycees - St Charles 059 St Charles, MO | General Support | $12,471 |
| Midland Foundation for Amateur Baseball Inc Lake St Louis, MO | General Support | $10,451 |
| Cottleville Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce St Peters, MO | General Support | $9,471 |
| Saint Peters Hockey Club St Peters, MO | General Support | $7,958 |
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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 | $859,106 | $1,312,738 | $1,071,669 | $175,753 | 11 | $8,393 |
| 2023 | $269,408 | $449,808 | $702,640 | $267,946 | 6 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to host an authentic-style annual festival showcasing German heritage through cultural, culinary, historical, and entertainment displays. Its filing describes the festival as promoting and educating the Saint Louis region about German heritage, and says grants go to community charitable organizations that volunteer at festival booths.
The 2024 grants included general support for local organizations, as well as support for a high school’s marching band and athletic teams. Among the grantees described in their own words, Cstl Booster Club says it aims to foster a positive, spirited atmosphere for athletic programs; Midland Foundation for Amateur Baseball says it sponsors youth baseball teams and provides training, coaching, and clinics; and Disabled Athlete Sports Association says it offers therapeutic sports and fitness opportunities for people with physical or visual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Saint Charles Oktoberfest gave 11 grants totaling $175,753. Grants ranged from $7,820 to $44,635, with a median of $13,110.
The largest 2024 grants were $44,635 to First Capitol Lions Club Foundation, $21,745 to SCB Forever Inc, and $19,582 to Duchesne Athletic Booster Inc. Other grants included $15,070 to Cstl Booster Club, $13,440 to St Dominic High School, $13,110 to St Charles West High School, $12,471 to Missouri Jaycees – St Charles 059, $10,451 to Midland Foundation for Amateur Baseball, $9,471 to Cottleville Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce, $7,958 to Saint Peters Hockey Club, and $7,820 to Disabled Athlete Sports Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Foust Sr. as president; Heather Kuhn and Justin Foust as vice presidents; Courtney Higgins as secretary; and Tricia Hesskamp as treasurer. Directors listed were Jason Foust, Mark Hesskamp, Brian Gould, and Joseph Vitale.
Saint Charles Oktoberfest is led by Daniel Foust Sr., President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Foust Sr.
President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Gould
Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Foust
Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Vitale
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hesskamp
Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Higgins
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Kuhn
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Foust
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Hesskamp
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Saint Charles Oktoberfest
How much does Saint Charles Oktoberfest give each year?
Saint Charles Oktoberfest gave $176K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $268K across 6 grants.
What is Saint Charles Oktoberfest's typical grant size?
Saint Charles Oktoberfest's median grant in 2024 was $13,110, and its average grant was $15,978, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Saint Charles Oktoberfest give grants?
Saint Charles Oktoberfest gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Peters, MO (5 grants) and St Charles, MO (4 grants).
Does Saint Charles Oktoberfest give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Saint Charles Oktoberfest's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Saint Charles Oktoberfest's largest grantees?
Saint Charles Oktoberfest's largest 2024 grantees include First Capitol Lions Club Foundation ($44,635), SCB Forever Inc ($21,745) and Duchesne Athletic Booster Inc ($19,582), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Saint Charles Oktoberfest?
Saint Charles Oktoberfest reported $859K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Saint Charles Oktoberfest fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to host an authentic-style annual festival showcasing German heritage through cultural, culinary, historical, and entertainment displays. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saint Charles Oktoberfest?
The available information does not describe a grant application process, required materials, or restrictions for applicants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saint Charles Oktoberfest's EIN?
Saint Charles Oktoberfest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2880402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Saint Charles Oktoberfest funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saint-charles-oktoberfest-morg_1bbb82c9cd51467e97a708940c8d43a9
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