Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children is a public charity based in St. Louis, Missouri, that distributes collected funds to children’s agencies in the St. Louis region. Its stated mission addresses children at risk because of abuse or poverty, with support for basic needs and opportunities for social development.
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children at a glance
In short: Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children gave $280K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,048
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +350.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,779
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $69,466
- -67.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children
- How to Apply
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The website describes submitting a grant application online.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12685 Dorsett Road 312, St Louis, MO 63043
Phone: (314) 440-0271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Other Grants 5000 ($85K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s program description identifies children’s agencies in the St. Louis region as the recipients of its collected funds. Its 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Missouri, with smaller shares going to recipients in Illinois, Mississippi, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
How Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children gives
- Giving grew 137% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Grants 5000 St. Louis, MO | Support Children's Charitable Programs | $85,048 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of St Louis Richmond Heights, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady's Inn St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| St Louis Area Diaper Bank St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 4 Walls and Beyond St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Americorps St Louis St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Annie's House Indianola, MS | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Assistance League Burbank, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Behind It All Foundation St. Louis, MO | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $69,466 | $378,559 | $523,663 | $280,048 | 36 | $194 |
| 2024 | $214,570 | $545,542 | $405,010 | $182,033 | 8 | $182 |
| 2023 | $74,038 | $351,919 | $345,036 | $150,945 | 3 | $124 |
| 2022 | $67,155 | $301,941 | $291,175 | $118,184 | 3 | $35 |
| 2021 | $218,506 | $201,354 | $161,475 | $70,211 | 1 | $36 |
| 2020 | $178,627 | $411,182 | $423,554 | $193,433 | 1 | $52 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to ensure that children at risk in the community because of abuse or poverty receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, and have equal opportunity for social development. Its program description says it distributes collected funds to children’s agencies in the St. Louis region.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Our Lady’s Inn describes its work as caring for unhoused pregnant women and their children. Marygrove says it provides a safe home, compassionate care, and mental health services to children and youth who have experienced significant trauma. Parents as Teachers National Center says it promotes children’s early development, learning, and health by supporting and engaging parents and caregivers. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 36 grants totaling $280,048. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $85,048, with a median of $5,000. Most grant dollars went to Missouri recipients (89%); the remaining shares were Illinois (7%), Mississippi (2%), and California (2%).
Among the listed 2025 grants were $10,000 each to Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis, National Council of Jewish Women, Our Lady’s Inn, and St. Louis Area Diaper Bank. The fund also reported $5,000 grants to organizations including 4 Walls and Beyond, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, Books for Kids, Loyola Academy of St. Louis, Lydia’s House, Manasseh Ministry, Marygrove, Parents as Teachers National Center, and Queen of Peace Center. A separate $85,048 entry was listed as “Other grants 5000,” for support of children’s charitable programs.
The fund’s website describes an online grant application process. It states that applications submitted for the 2025 cycle would be reviewed by the board, with selected recipients notified in spring 2026; that cycle has passed. The fund’s 2024 filing says grant recipients must provide receipts for items purchased with grant funds and are ineligible for future funding if they do not submit them.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Wagner as executive director; Ian Caso as president; Missy Hill as vice president; Steve Newstead as treasurer; and Ashley Gates as secretary. It also lists Paola Azru, William K Busch, Brad Goss, John Hessel, and Justin Heutel as directors.
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children is led by Mary Ann Wagner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Wagner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Ian Caso
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Shields
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Niekamp
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William K. Busch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sansone
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hessel
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wilhelm
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Sansone
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Lamb
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paola Azru
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Goss
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Heutel
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Heutel
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hill
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lamb
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Missy Hill
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Newstead
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Gates
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lisa Clark (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Walsh (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Carl Bolm (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paola Stange (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ray Farris (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Steve Noles (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $45K, to Mary Ann Wagner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children
How much does Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children give each year?
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children gave $280K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $182K across 8 grants.
What is Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's typical grant size?
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,779, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children give grants?
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (23 grants), East St Louis, IL (2 grants) and Florissant, MO (2 grants).
Does Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (34 grants).
Who are Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's largest grantees?
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's largest 2025 grantees include Other Grants 5000 ($85,048), Boys Hope Girls Hope of St Louis ($10,000) and National Council of Jewish Women ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children?
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children reported $69K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $379K.
What does Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to ensure that children at risk in the community because of abuse or poverty receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, and have equal opportunity for social development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children?
The website describes submitting a grant application online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's EIN?
Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1466450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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