St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance
Alliance stl is the business attraction initiative of greater st. Louis, inc. Greater st. Louis, inc. Is a nonprofit investor-supported organization comprised of businesses, institutions and organizations of all sizes that reflect the full diversity of our business community. Through greater st. Louis, inc. Our civic-minded business leaders plan and invest strategically together. We champion a forward-looking economic vision for the metropolitan region, a focused strategy around which to act collectively as a business community and in partnership with others. We speak with a unified voice, lead with a bold agenda, and act as one metropolitan region anchored by a vibrant urban core. The greater st. Louis, inc. Model is built on best-in-class examples of how other metro areas like charlotte, denver, des moines, indianapolis, and pittsburgh drive economic development.
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $11,450
- -88.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $6,450
- -99.6% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $304K (2021) to $1.5M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Chamber and Growth Assoc St. Louis, MO | To combine the strengths of organizations to create a non-profit institution of civic-minded business and civic leaders to grow the st. Louis metropolitan area, improving global competitiveness and creating opportunities for all. | $1,490,204 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $11,450 | $6,450 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $95,708 | $1,500,158 | $1,490,204 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $2,731,739 | $33,143 | $346,730 | $303,600 | 1 | $1 |
| 2020 | $2,915,148 | $3,140,432 | $3,094,687 | — | — | $1,387 |
About St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance
Based on IRS filings
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance is led by Steven S. Johnson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Steven S. Johnson
President
President & CEO → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
$351K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Suzanne Sitherwood
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Hall
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Andrew Taylor (2020) — Director
- Former: Bruce B. Holland (2020) — Director
- Former: Cara Weber (2020) — Vice President
- Former: David Farr (2020) — Director
- Former: David Kemper (2020) — Director
- Former: David Steward (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Twardowski (2020) — Board Secretary
- Former: Gregory Dietrich (2020) — Vice President
- Former: James F. Alexander (2020) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Kathy Mazzarella (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Cella (2020) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Lori Becklenberg (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Michael F. Neidorff (2020) — Director
- Former: Orvin Kimbrough (2020) — Director
- Former: Randy Schilling (2020) — Director
- Former: Rich Liekweg (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Minogue (2020) — Director
- Former: Warner Baxter (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $351K, to Steven S Johnson (President and CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance
What is St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance?
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in St. Louis, MO.
Where does St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance operate?
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance's EIN?
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2652316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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