St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources
The St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources (DD Resources) is a public charity based in Saint Louis, Missouri, and a public taxing entity that funds agencies serving people with developmental disabilities in St. Louis City. It also provides Targeted Case Management to connect individuals with services and resources tailored to their needs and goals.
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources at a glance
In short: St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources gave $6.7M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $168K), mostly in Missouri. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,725,303
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $168,133
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,247
- Total assets
- $20,614,156
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources
- Review Cycle
- The most recent listed funding priorities closed February 13, 2026.
- Deadline
- The most recent listed funding priorities closed February 13, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Hampton Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Phone: (314) 421-0090
Website: https://stldd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Louis Arc ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 183 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DD Resources funds services for residents of St. Louis City. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri; the stated grant purposes refer to services in St. Louis City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 40 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $193K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $99K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2019) to $6.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $6.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Arc St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $1,618,293 |
| Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $765,844 |
| Horizon Housing Development Company St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $663,368 |
| Mersmo Goodwill St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $292,411 |
| Industrial Aid St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $290,619 |
| Easter Seals Midwest St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $263,804 |
| Horizon North Inc St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $255,930 |
| Bridges Community Support Services St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $255,674 |
| Project Cu Inc St. Louis, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $217,964 |
| UCP Heartland Berkley, MO | To provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in st. Louis city. | $200,451 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,614,156 | $11,755,892 | $11,143,083 | $6,725,303 | 40 | $415,870 |
| 2024 | $19,949,005 | $11,420,463 | $10,571,343 | $6,473,905 | 39 | $363,168 |
| 2023 | $18,802,525 | $11,142,622 | $9,730,789 | $5,777,162 | 33 | $211,923 |
| 2022 | $18,600,744 | $10,037,760 | $9,246,977 | $5,520,870 | 34 | $148,492 |
| 2021 | $16,090,827 | $9,625,242 | $8,468,053 | $5,618,305 | 37 | $168,570 |
| 2020 | $14,893,902 | $10,033,700 | $8,455,691 | $5,724,773 | 34 | $239,130 |
| 2019 | $13,986,373 | $10,567,817 | $7,903,374 | $4,867,184 | 34 | $1,155,761 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
DD Resources’ mission is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities in the City of St. Louis have quality services, choices, and full inclusion. It funds programs and projects that support independent living, employment, and community connection. Its current stated priorities for new projects include collaborations between organizations, employment-training partnerships with paid work experience and guaranteed living-wage employment, and capital improvements supporting independent living, accessible housing, facility access, or access to the community.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of funded work. St. Louis Arc describes its mission as empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through services, family support, and advocacy. Horizon Housing Development Company says it helps provide housing services to St. Louis City residents with developmental and mental disabilities. Industrial Aid describes itself as a sheltered workshop providing employment to people with developmental disabilities. Easter Seals Midwest says it assists individuals with developmental disabilities to learn, live, work, and participate in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, DD Resources reported 40 grants totaling $6,725,303. Grants ranged from $5,705 to $1,618,293, with a median grant of $90,247. The largest awards included $1,618,293 to St. Louis Arc, $765,844 to Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities, and $663,368 to Horizon Housing Development Company. Other notable awards were $292,411 to MERSMO Goodwill, $290,619 to Industrial Aid, and $263,804 to Easter Seals Midwest. The stated purpose for these grants was to provide programs for developmentally disabled persons in St. Louis City.
The current funding announcement says there are no funding opportunities open and that the next announcement will be made in November/December. The most recent listed priorities are closed. The FY26 funding announcement said new projects from new and existing partners could request annual or one-time funding, and encouraged organizations supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to apply. It specified use of the application template; new organizations were required to provide a Missouri Certificate of Good Standing, and nonprofit organizations also had to submit an IRS Determination Letter. Applicants were directed to consult the Partner Funding Manual for eligibility, standards, guidelines, outcomes, and process requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cynthia Mueller as chairperson, William Siedhoff as vice chairperson, Patrick Brennan as treasurer, and Nina R North Murphy as secretary. Board members listed are Paige Colbert, Chris Faerber, Sarah Sims, Selena Washington, and Sherry Wibbenmeyer. Shaelene Plank is listed as executive director.
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources is led by Shaelene Plank, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 4 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shaelene Plank
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $185K (2025)
Cynthia Mueller
Chairperson
Secretary → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Briggs
Director of Finance
Controller → Director of Finance, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$92K (2019) → $130K (2025)
Nathan Patton
It Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $125K (2025)
Olivia Pruitt-Payne
Hr Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Nina R. North Murphy
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Brennan
Treasurer
Treasurer Starting → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Wibbenmeyer
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Siedhoff
Vice Chairperson
Chairperson → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Faerber
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Colbert
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sims
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selena Washington
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dionne Flowers (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Ken Franklin (2019–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: David Weber (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Chrystal Griffin (2019–2021) — Director of Service Coordination
- Former: Michael Garvin (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Jackie Engel (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $185K, to Shaelene Plank (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources
How much does St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources give each year?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources gave $6.7M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.5M across 39 grants.
What is St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's typical grant size?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's median grant in 2025 was $90,247, and its average grant was $168,133, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources that year got $68K on average.
Where does St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources give grants?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (32 grants) and Creve Coeur, MO (3 grants).
Does St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's largest grantees?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's largest 2025 grantees include St Louis Arc ($1,618,293), Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities ($765,844) and Horizon Housing Development Company ($663,368), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources reported $20.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.8M.
What does St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources fund?
DD Resources’ mission is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities in the City of St. Louis have quality services, choices, and full inclusion. It funds programs and projects that support independent living, employment, and community connection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check stldd.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's EIN?
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1232363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/st-louis-office-for-developmental-disability-resources-morg_08e8382a92bb4295aebbe02a8605c84f
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