THE ST. LOUIS BAR FOUNDATION PROMOTES THE RULE OF LAW AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN BOTH OUR SOCIETY AND WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH LAW RELATED EDUCATION DIRECTED TO CITIZENS AS WELL AS THROUGH CHARITABLE UNDERTAKINGS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY ENCOURAGING ATTORNEYS TO PRACTICE WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CIVILITY AND TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
-92.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-87.4% YoY
About St Louis Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
St Louis Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,041,817 | $995,922 | $1,776,371 |
| Revenue | $131,738 | $203,590 | $186,911 |
| Expenses | $123,978 | $989,752 | $151,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,209 | $10,872 | $15,304 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The Bar Association of Metropolitan St Louis ($48,170), 911dayorg ($16,200), Freedom Suits Memorial Foundation ($5,670).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 911DAYORG IRVINE, CA | HUNGER RELIEF | $16,200 |
| FREEDOM SUITS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ST LOUIS, MO | RESEARCH MATERIALS TO POPULATE VIRTUAL LEARNING CENTER | $5,670 |
| THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | LRE (MOCK TRIAL, SLIP, BANKRUPTCY CLINIC) | $48,170 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA LEWIS ABATE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CAROL A NEEDHAM | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SEARS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KERRY WOFFORD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANNE BROCKLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICK CHAVEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDGE JASON DODSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ED DOWD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) | 1 | — |
| TAMAR GANDAHO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN GUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA HOPPENJANS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDGE KENDRA HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RYAN KRUPP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MORGAN MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDGE MICHAEL NOBLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARTIN PERRON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLISON PRICE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| UNTRESS TREZ QUINN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER SCHWENDEMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HON JASON SEINGHEISER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN SIMON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL VENKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN MCCOURT BALTZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St Louis Bar Foundation?
St Louis Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is St Louis Bar Foundation?
As of 2025, St Louis Bar Foundation holds $1.0M in total assets with $132K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $70K in 2025.
Where does St Louis Bar Foundation operate?
St Louis Bar Foundation has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Missouri.
What size grants does St Louis Bar Foundation award?
In 2025, St Louis Bar Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is St Louis Bar Foundation's EIN?
St Louis Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0813495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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