St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc
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St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,882
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $36,882
- Median grant
- $36,882
- Total assets
- $377,174
- +76.2% 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.
Who St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kranzberg Arts Foundation ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kranzberg Arts Foundation Saint Louis, MO | Walls of Washington | $36,882 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $377,174 | $440,952 | $404,214 | $36,882 | 1 |
| 2023 | $214,092 | $372,091 | $339,831 | — | — |
| 2022 | $227,699 | $310,096 | $494,451 | — | — |
| 2021 | $283,361 | $342,617 | $414,667 | — | — |
| 2020 | $259,332 | $221,987 | $95,805 | — | — |
About St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $377K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc is led by Chris Hansen, Board Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Hansen
Board Chairman
Executive Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Board Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Pierson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Kroeber
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pitman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin McKinney
Board Member
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pacia Elaine Anderson
Community Ar
Board Member → Community Ar, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Minden
Treasurer
Executive Vice President → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dara Eskridge
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Belford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Mark Murray (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mk Stallings (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pacie Elaine Anderson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Kyung (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Hudson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Vanessa Cooksey (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Fiola (2020) — Board Member
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 St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc
How much does St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc give each year?
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc?
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc reported $377K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $441K.
What is St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc?
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $377K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc operate?
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc's EIN?
St Louis Art Place Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0588841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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