The St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources (DD Resources) is a publicly funded nonprofit agency based in Saint Louis, Missouri. As a 501(c)(3) organization, DD Resources distributes funds to service providers for community-based services serving persons with developmental disabilities who wish to remain in their homes and communities. The organization operates as a department providing quality services, choices, and full inclusion to individuals with developmental disabilities in the city of St. Louis.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$19.9M

+6.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.5M

+12.1% YoY

Grant Count

39

+18.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$166K

-5.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

DD Resources provides targeted case management support to individuals at least three years of age who have developmental disabilities. The organization's primary focus is enabling individuals to access community-based services and maintain independence within their communities.

Service Advocates employed by DD Resources assist individuals with:

  • Identifying service needs
  • Connecting to community-based services
  • Supported living arrangements
  • Housing assistance
  • Employment support
  • Transportation
  • Utility assistance
  • Application completion
  • Individualized Education Planning support
  • Camp programs

To be eligible for services, individuals must be registered with the Department of Mental Health/St. Louis Regional Office, be a resident of the City of St. Louis, and currently receive Medicaid.

Grantmaking

DD Resources distributes funds to service providers for community-based developmental disability services. Recent grant activity includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

DD Resources focuses exclusively on serving the City of St. Louis, Missouri. All funded services and eligible individuals must be residents of St. Louis.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

BERKLEYCOLUMBIACREVE COEURFENTONFLORISSANTHAZELWOODJEFFERSON CITYMANCHESTERMARYLAND HEIGHTSMIAMIST CHARLESST LOUIS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $19,949,005
  • Total Revenues: $11,420,463
  • Total Expenses: $10,571,343
  • Staff: 37 employees
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$6M$9M$13M201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$19,949,005$18,802,525$18,600,744
Revenue$11,420,463$11,142,622$10,037,760
Expenses$10,571,343$9,730,789$9,246,977
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$363,168$211,923$148,492
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$3M$5M$6M34 grants201934 grants202037 grants202134 grants202233 grants202339 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

ST LOUIS ARC$1.8MASSOCIATION ON AGING WIT…$729KHORIZON HOUSING DEVELOPM…$409KMERSMO GOODWILL$306KINDUSTRIAL AID$277KBRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPOR…$264KHORIZON NORTH INC$244KUCP HEARTLAND$220KEASTER SEALS MIDWEST$191KFOCUS ON RESIDENTAL SERV…$168K

Grant Size Distribution

177 grants across all recorded years

55<$50K38$50–100K53$100–250K21$250–500K6$500K–1M4$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Louis Arc ($1,756,767), Association on Aging With Developmental Disabilities ($729,291), Horizon Housing Development Company ($409,168).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ARTIST FIRST ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$85,212
ASSOCIATION ON AGING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$729,291
BEST BUDDIES MIAMI, FLTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$10,576
BRIDGES COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$264,023
CANTERBURY ENTERPRISES ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$100,636
CHAPEL FOR EXCEPTIONAL ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$11,932
CITY SENIORS INC ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$17,168
DELTA GAMMA CENTER ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$9,681
DMH (MENTAL HEALTH TRUST FUND) CONTROLLER'S OFFICE JEFFERSON CITY, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$55,892
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MOTO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS IN ST. LOUIS CITY.$18,241

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

SHAELENE PLANKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$162KLISA BRIGGSDIRECTOR OF FINANCE$123KNATHAN PATTONIT DIRECTOR$116K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CYNTHIA MUELLERCHAIRPERSON0.5
WILLIAM SIEDHOFFVICE CHAIRPERSON0.5
PATRICK BRENNANTREASURER0.5
NINA R NORTH MURPHYSECRETARY0.5
PAIGE COLBERTMEMBER0.5
CHRIS FAERBERMEMBER0.5
SARAH SIMSMEMBER0.5
SELENA WASHINGTONMEMBER0.5
SHERRY WIBBENMEYERMEMBER0.5
SHAELENE PLANKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$162,114
LISA BRIGGSDIRECTOR OF FINANCE40$123,448
NATHAN PATTONIT DIRECTOR40$116,150

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does St Louis Office for Developmental fund?

DD Resources provides targeted case management support to individuals at least three years of age who have developmental disabilities. The organization's primary focus is enabling individuals to access community-based services and maintain independence within their communities. Service Advocates employed by DD Resources assist individuals with: • Identifying service needs • Connecting to community-based services • Supported living arrangements • Housing assistance • Employment support • Transpo…

How do I apply for a grant from St Louis Office for Developmental?

DD Resources distributes funds to service providers for community-based developmental disability services. Recent grant activity includes: **Recent Grants (2024):** • St. Louis Arc: $1,756,767 • Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities: $729,291 **Grant Characteristics:** • Total giving in 2024: $7,046,834 • Typical award range: $7,477–$1,756,767 • Grants support programs for developmentally disabled persons in St. Louis City The organization publishes funding manuals for partner or…

Where does St Louis Office for Developmental make grants?

DD Resources focuses exclusively on serving the City of St. Louis, Missouri. All funded services and eligible individuals must be residents of St. Louis.

What size grants does St Louis Office for Developmental award?

In 2024, St Louis Office for Developmental awarded 39 grants totaling $6.5M — an average of about $166K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is St Louis Office for Developmental's EIN?

St Louis Office for Developmental's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1232363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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