St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation
As the philanthropic partner to st. Louis children's hospital, the foundation is committed to supporting the mission, to do what's right for kids, through a granting process that reinvests donor support into the programs, initiatives and expertise required to provide exceptional pediatric care. Areas of focus include patient and family experience, access to care (primarly through community programs) and discovery through scientific, pediatric research which are made possible through the generosity of our donors.
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation gave $32.8M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5.5M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,827,315
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,471,219
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $337,890
- Total assets
- $631,662,954
- +24.1% 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 Children's Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Children's Hospital ($17.7M). Together the top 6 received $32.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 33 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24.1M (2021) to $36.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $32.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO | Program Services, Facilities, Equipment and Clinical Efforts | $17,695,842 |
| Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO | Pediatric research efforts and support for other clinical efforts and program services | $14,437,193 |
| BJC Home Care Services St. Louis, MO | Pediatric Hospice Grant | $525,780 |
| Pedal the Cause St. Louis, MO | 2024 Support for Pedal the Cause | $150,000 |
| The Clark-Fox Family Foundation St. Louis, MO | BLUEPRINT4SUMMER Program Award | $11,000 |
| St Louis Blues St. Louis, MO | Support to the stl blues casino night fundraiser benefitting pediatric hospitals | $7,500 |
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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 | $631,662,954 | $159,135,119 | $42,478,077 | $32,827,315 | 6 | $48,867,112 |
| 2023 | $509,023,597 | $43,894,163 | $40,386,984 | $30,853,011 | 7 | $16,881,464 |
| 2022 | $489,668,487 | $27,718,595 | $43,406,375 | $36,209,133 | 6 | $-3,034,042 |
| 2021 | $519,869,527 | $109,928,853 | $31,454,073 | $24,100,620 | 7 | $51,824,803 |
| 2020 | $434,215,733 | $31,769,905 | $32,493,695 | $25,512,468 | 7 | $16,027,628 |
About St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $631.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32.8M. Net investment income was $48.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation is led by Lollo Trisha, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 34 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lollo Trisha
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Windsor Jrcharles E.
Chairman & Director
Treasurer & Director → Chairman & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baur Richard D.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buck Joseph F.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cammon Dale L.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harbison Keith S.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hermann Robert Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnson Iii James L.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ledbetter Rich
Vice Chairman & Director
Director → Vice Chairman & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Christopher N.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilly Julie J.
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lintz Katherine
Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maher Kevin A.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McClure Richard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McDonnell Iii James S.
Director
Vice Chair & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myers Karen D.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
O'Connell John T.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Timothy C.
Director
Chairman & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker Craig M.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pope Kathy
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Silverman Gary
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Van De Riet Jr Raymond R.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hopkins Katie
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kreienkamp Ray
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schlafly Ted
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dimartini Joe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krueger Nina Leigh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Atkins Madeline
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davis Ryan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marischen James
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nowicke Kathleen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stebelman Cori
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howe John
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Waskiewicz Tanya
Vice President & Chief Development Officer
Vice President & Chief Development Officer → Vice President & Cheif Development Officer, 2022
Vice President & Cheif Development Officer → Vice President & Chief Development Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Button Bell Katherine (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Term ended mar 202
- Former: Gordin Margaret (2020–2023) — Former President & Term
- Former: Hogan Brian J. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Theiss James M. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Steward Mary (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Packnett Gwendolyn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stapleton John L. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Baxter Cindy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Macari Michael (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sharon Barry (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Desilva Michelle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liekweg Rich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Miller Roger (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Oliver Kimberly (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sivewright Joseph R. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Berry Malcolm (2020) — Director
- Former: Capps John R. (2020) — Director
- Former: Glanvill Derek W. (2020) — Director
- Former: Magruder Joan (2020) — Director
- Former: McKee Iii Paul Joseph (2020) — Director
- Former: Schenck Sandy (2020) — Director
- Former: Trulaske Michelle K. (2020) — Director
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 Children's Hospital Foundation
How much does St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation give each year?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation gave $32.8M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30.9M across 7 grants.
What is St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's typical grant size?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $337,890, and its average grant was $5,471,219, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation give grants?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation 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. Louis, MO (6 grants).
Does St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's largest grantees?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis Children's Hospital ($17,695,842), Washington University School of Medicine ($14,437,193) and BJC Home Care Services ($525,780), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation reported $631.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159.1M.
What is St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $631.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's EIN?
St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1626863. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- 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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