Stlventureworks
Stlventureworks is a public charity based in Saint Louis, Missouri, formed in 1990. It provides resources and services intended to help startup businesses succeed during their first four years, with a stated program serving businesses in St. Louis City and County.
Key facts about Stlventureworks
- EIN
- 43-1548996
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Total assets
- $564,122
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$564K
-16.4% YoY
Revenue
$1.7M
-3.4% YoY
Expenses
$1.8M
+0.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Stlventureworks’ stated mission is “to provide the greater St. Louis area a program of resources and services that contribute to the success rate of business start-ups during their first four years.” Its program description says it provides resources and services to increase the success rates of startup businesses in St. Louis City and County.
A listed recipient, BioGenerator, received $37,500 in 2020. BioGenerator describes its own mission as advancing regional prosperity by cultivating a thriving biosciences sector and producing a pipeline of successful bioscience companies and entrepreneurs.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
, application process, or deadline.
Review Cycle
.
How to Apply
, or deadline.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Stlventureworks’ stated program serves startup businesses in St. Louis City and County.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 41 grants totaling $359K.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $675,031 | $1,786,136 | $1,769,404 | 0 |
| 2023 | $777,793 | $1,509,497 | $1,552,861 | 0 |
| 2022 | $617,417 | $1,531,668 | $1,622,233 | 0 |
For 2023, the filing reports $291,064 in program service expenses paid to the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. It also states that Stlventureworks reimburses the partnership for costs of employees working on its programs and projects, and that Stlventureworks files no payroll returns.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $564,122 | $675,031 | $777,793 |
| Revenue | $1,724,624 | $1,786,136 | $1,509,497 |
| Expenses | $1,778,487 | $1,769,404 | $1,552,861 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Rodney Crim, assistant secretary; William R Gilbert, president; Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, vice president; Brian H Hurd, secretary; and James Seitz, treasurer. Directors are Shawna Collier, Maria DeGregorio, Stacey Fowler, Matthew E Gieseking, and Kraig G Kreikemeier.
Stlventureworks is led by William R. Gilbert, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William R. Gilbert
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kraig G. Kreikemeier
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew E. Gieseking
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Suess
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Rodgers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilberto Pinela
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Degregorio
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Menietti
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Northcott
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Collier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Fowler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rickey Whittington
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Crim
Assistant Secretary
Director → CEO & President, 2021
CEO & President → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian H. Hurd
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Seitz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cahill
Vice President Strategic Initiatives
Vice President → Vice President Strategic Initiatives, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howl Bean II
General Counsel
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Ayers
CFO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jeffery A. Yorg (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Donetta Murphy (2022–2023) — CFO -
- Former: Vladimir Monroe (2019–2022) — Director -
- Former: Erica Henderson (2019–2021) — Vice President -
- Former: George A. Brill (2019–2021) — Director-
- Former: Donetta Kowalski (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: John Hixson (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Joyce Steiger (2019) — CFO
- Former: Kevin Wilson (2019) — Interim President
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 120 S Central Avenue 200, Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-7663
Website: https://stlventureworks.com
Frequently asked questions about Stlventureworks
How large is Stlventureworks?
Stlventureworks reported $564K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Stlventureworks fund?
Stlventureworks’ stated mission is “to provide the greater St. Louis area a program of resources and services that contribute to the success rate of business start-ups during their first four years.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stlventureworks?
Stlventureworks has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check stlventureworks.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Stlventureworks make grants?
Stlventureworks’ stated program serves startup businesses in St. Louis City and County.
What is Stlventureworks's EIN?
Stlventureworks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1548996. 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.
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