St Louis Community Foundation
The St. Louis Community Foundation is a community foundation and public charity based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in 1915, it is the second-oldest community foundation in the United States. The organization administers charitable funds and promotes effective giving by assisting individuals, businesses, donors, nonprofits, and professional advisors in making charitable contributions. The Foundation serves as steward of over 800 charitable funds and operates with a staff of 39 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$104.0M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.6M
+15.8% YoY
Grant Count
228
+12.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to promote the possibilities of charitable giving, enabling citizens to provide for their beloved community and causes they deeply care about. The organization accomplishes this by:
- Maximizing financial and tax-advantaged giving
- Making giving simple and efficient
- Honoring donor intent
- Connecting donors with their causes and each other
- Strategizing ways to make an impact
- Taking leadership in community issues to promote collaboration
- Responsibly stewarding charitable assets
In March 2024, the Foundation unveiled "A Foundation for the Future," a five-year strategic plan that concentrates discretionary grantmaking and resources in two priority areas: Economic Mobility and Youth Connections.
The Foundation's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic focus in Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado.
Grantmaking
Applicants can access the grant portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=stlgives
Grant Range
$5.00 to $1,030,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, with emphasis on Missouri and Illinois. In 2023, 81% of granted funds remained in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The Foundation also funds organizations in Colorado and other communities beyond the immediate region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Funding (2024):
- Total assets: $103,965,585
- Total revenues: $15,393,173
- Total expenses: $12,470,389
- Assets under management: $450+ million
Historical Context:
- Total grants distributed since the 1970s: Over $1 billion
- Annual giving (2023): $86.4 million
- Five-year total: Exceeded $500 million
Accreditation: The St. Louis Community Foundation is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations™, affirming its commitment to excellence and accountability through sound policies and practices evaluated across more than 40 standards in six key areas of community foundation operations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,965,585 | $99,008,271 | $90,419,909 |
| Revenue | $15,393,173 | $10,305,155 | $12,607,465 |
| Expenses | $12,470,389 | $12,396,540 | $14,582,434 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,040,417 | $3,526,128 | $3,446,514 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from St Louis Community Foundation
Bridgeton Landfill Community Project Fund
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$12,500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charless Foundation Grant
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $10,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Disaster Relief Funding for Neighborhood Associations Grant
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dr. Kelvin is referenced as leading the Foundation during the announcement of the "A Foundation for the Future" strategic plan in March 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY OSBORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE BREDBENNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARQUITA WILEY | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED DEC 24) | 1 | — |
| C CLINT ZWEIFEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD SUGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONT LEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MITCH MEYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY SEIFERT | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED DEC 24) | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM SCHMIDT | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN J RAFFERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MCMILLAN | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED DEC 24) | 1 | — |
| ERIC MADKINS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NINA L KRUEGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES A KREKELER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN DAIKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRY CROW | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES CASTELLANO | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED DEC 24) | 1 | — |
| MARVIN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN J SHERBERG | DIRECTOR (TERM ENDED JUNE 24) | 1 | — |
| JULIO SUAREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE WHITTLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM MAHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELVIN ADAMS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 15 | $412,000 |
| DWIGHT D CANNING | VP & CFO | 13 | $231,000 |
| JENNY PRAYTOR | DONOR SERVICES DIRECTOR | 11 | $133,450 |
| JOSINA PITTMAN GREENE | GIVING STRATEGIST | 11 | $138,600 |
| ANDREA A JACKSON-JENNINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 9.5 | $147,935 |
| DAVID M LEIPHOLTZ | ED OF CENTER FOR CIVIL RESEARCH | 9.5 | $124,248 |
| ELIZABETH M GEORGE | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT | 9.5 | $175,759 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Strategic Planning (March 2024):** The Foundation unveiled "A Foundation for the Future," a five-year strategic plan concentrating discretionary grantmaking in Economic Mobility and Youth Connections.
St. Louis Community Foundation Announces First Round of Grants to Local Non-Profit**Tornado Relief:** The Foundation announced grants to local nonprofit organizations leading tornado relief efforts.
St. Louis Community Foundation Announces First Round of Grants to Local Non-Profit**Mental Health Investment:** The Foundation invested resources into local mental health organizations.
St. Louis Community Foundation Announces First Round of Grants to Local Non-Profit**Give STL Day:** The Foundation powers Give STL Day, an online day of giving that has raised more than $34 million.
Contact Information
Address: 2 Oak Knoll Park, Saint Louis, MO 63105-3008
Phone: (314) 588-8200
Email: grants@stlgives.org
Website: www.stlgives.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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