St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
St. Louis area foodbank is building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc at a glance
In short: St Louis Area Food Bank Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,807
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,807
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,807
- Total assets
- $57,278,417
- +13.9% 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 St Louis Area Food Bank Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mo Conservation Federation ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How St Louis Area Food Bank Inc gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2025) to $243K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mo Conservation Federation Jefferson City, MO | Share the Harvest Program | $55,807 |
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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 | $57,278,417 | $95,904,080 | $91,248,972 | $55,807 | 1 | $415,568 |
| 2024 | $50,284,339 | $99,039,095 | $93,319,199 | $120,265 | 2 | $882,812 |
| 2023 | $43,349,328 | $105,957,780 | $106,996,137 | $55,820 | 1 | $517,950 |
| 2022 | $42,018,188 | $114,234,438 | $115,639,383 | $243,265 | 2 | $919,926 |
| 2021 | $46,989,895 | $135,456,826 | $127,790,915 | $231,512 | 3 | $58,226 |
About St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
Based on IRS filings
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc is a public charity, based in Bridgeton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $57.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K. Net investment income was $416K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc is led by Meredith Knopp, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 6 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Knopp
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$178K (2021) → $223K (2025)
Amanda Gioia
Board Chair
Secretary → Executive Vice Chair, 2022
Executive Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Grieman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nora Black
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandhya Vollala
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Heroux
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthias Richter
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Teske
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jade James-Halbert
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn McCutcheon
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Walter
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Wilson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Scannell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Woodard
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Leeker
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Angelo
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Barry
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tesh Jewell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tommie Bugett
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faye Dixon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcos Hernandez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hera Didway
Chief People Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $162K (2025)
Benjamin Washington
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $138K (2025)
Jason Huff
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2025)
Kelley Young
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Wayne Shorter
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$176K (2025)
Brian Gross
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Callaham
Executive Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Executive Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Greenwood
Vice President
Director → Chair, 2024
Chair → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Wilhelm
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Amy Rodrigues (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Brendan O'Toole (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Derrick Richardson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Maureen Bryan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Theresa Eckman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ruth Lee (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mann Poole (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Andy Bartek (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Juan Morales (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Burns (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Latriece Kimbrough (2021–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Rich Holland (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Hawkins (2022–2023) — Vice President - Programs
- Former: Timothy Fetsch (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Gregory Johnson (2023) — Vice President - Ops.
- Former: Kevin Smith (2023) — Director
- Former: Darren Wallis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Aufderheide (2021–2022) — Chief People Officer
- Former: Anthony Clarkson (2022) — Director
- Former: Corey Bricker (2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Ralph (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Moore (2021) — Director
- Former: Lenora Gooden (2021) — Vice President of Operations - Term
- Former: Luciano Salvatierra (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Pugh (2021) — Chair
- Former: Steve McFadden (2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Fetsch (2021) — Chief Operating Officer
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 $223K, to Meredith Knopp (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about St Louis Area Food Bank Inc
How much does St Louis Area Food Bank Inc give each year?
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc gave $56K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
How large is St Louis Area Food Bank Inc?
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc reported $57.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $95.9M.
Where does St Louis Area Food Bank Inc operate?
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What is St Louis Area Food Bank Inc's EIN?
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1253102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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