St Louis Cares
St Louis Cares is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
St Louis Cares at a glance
In short: St Louis Cares gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,128
- +99.0% 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 St Louis Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis University ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
How St Louis Cares gives
- In 2024 it paid out 606% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $7K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University St. Louis, MO | Gifts to st. Louis university fund access to world-class education, outstanding student support, leading-edge research, first-rate athletic programs and opportunities for us to live our mission as we collectively work to serve a higher purpose and seek the greater good. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,128 | $9,233 | $5,687 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $165 |
| 2023 | $3,582 | $10,000 | $9,772 | $6,500 | 2 | $6,500 | $204 |
| 2022 | $3,354 | $8,000 | $7,500 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $112 |
| 2021 | $2,854 | $3,000 | $4,542 | — | — | — | $15 |
| 2020 | $4,396 | — | $5,719 | — | — | — | $21 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Louis Cares reported a distributable amount of $165 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Louis Cares is led by Johnny Furr Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Johnny Furr Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Harston
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minga Furr
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Cares
How much does St Louis Cares give each year?
St Louis Cares gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
How large is St Louis Cares?
St Louis Cares reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is St Louis Cares?
St Louis Cares is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does St Louis Cares operate?
St Louis Cares has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is St Louis Cares's EIN?
St Louis Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0439385. 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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