The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in 2007, it supports organizations associated with St. Louis and values solution-based enterprises that educate and train people toward self-sufficiency.
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation gave $814K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Missouri. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $813,500
- +37.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,242
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $190,344
- -80.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a proposal by mail to the foundation’s director, Barry D. Albrecht. The filing lists application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as not applicable; the website provides the proposal requirements and the following submission schedule.
- Review Cycle
- Spring submissions are due March 31, with donations scheduled for May 31; summer submissions are due June 30, with donations scheduled for August 31; fall submissions are due September 30, with donations scheduled for December 15.
- Deadline
- Spring submissions are due March 31, with donations scheduled for May 31; summer submissions are due June 30, with…
- Contact
Application contact: Barry D Albrecht
Mailing address: 9761 Clayton Rd, St Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 692-9099
Website: https://albrechtfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation
Who The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cinema St Louis ($115K). Together the top 10 received $644K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 153 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission refers to organizations associated with St. Louis, and its website describes a commitment to the Greater St. Louis region. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 1% to California, and less than 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $418K (2020) to $814K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $814K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $115,000 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $100,000 |
| Mizzou Athletics Fund Columbia, MO | General Endowment | $100,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $75,000 |
| Ladue Chapel St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $69,000 |
| Forest Park Forever Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $60,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $40,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $35,000 |
| St Louis Sports Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Endowment | $30,000 |
| Gateway PGA REACH Foundation Chesterfield, MO | General Endowment | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,344 | $222,038 | $893,411 | $813,500 | 31 | $843,559 | $121,349 | $29,881 |
| 2024 | $960,706 | $1,957,474 | $674,806 | $593,000 | 27 | $623,143 | $956,369 | $6,736 |
| 2023 | $632,471 | $2,152,125 | $650,577 | $571,700 | 33 | $588,077 | $1,041,218 | — |
| 2022 | $174,706 | $1,245,382 | $524,041 | $451,500 | 30 | $451,500 | $594,633 | — |
| 2021 | $42,763 | $552,155 | $543,513 | $491,000 | 32 | $491,000 | — | $12,993 |
| 2020 | $34,121 | $70 | $480,750 | $418,250 | 32 | — | — | $16,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to identify and benefit organizations associated with St. Louis, rewarding solution-based enterprises that educate and train with a goal of self-sufficiency.
Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Cinema St. Louis says it engages the region through educational programs, cultural connectivity, and curated film exhibitions. Great Rivers Greenway Foundation says it supports projects that establish, enhance, maintain, and sustain greenways in the St. Louis metro region. St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation describes its work as supporting pediatric care, including patient and family experience and access to care. Other 2025 recipients included educational, health-care, sports, and religious organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $813,500. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $115,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation’s website separately states that its gifts range from $500 to $10,000 and that it seeks organizations for which a gift of that size can have a measurable impact.
The largest 2025 grants included $115,000 to Cinema St. Louis, $100,000 each to Great Rivers Greenway Foundation and Mizzou Athletics Fund, $75,000 to St. Louis Police Foundation, and $69,000 to Ladue Chapel. The foundation also gave $60,000 to Forest Park Forever Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center, $40,000 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation, and $35,000 to Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation. These grants were listed for general endowment.
The foundation’s application guidelines request an organizational proposal covering its goals and target population, a recent audited annual report if available, organizational history, operating budget, directors or trustees and affiliations, foundation and corporate support with gift amounts, and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. Applicants should also describe the proposed project, its purpose, need, beneficiaries, duration, and budget. Educational institutions are asked for additional information, including enrollment, endowment, history, mission, and student profile. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barry D. Albrecht is the foundation’s director. The foundation’s website also identifies Craig Albrecht as a managing director at Thompson Street Capital Partners and Ted Albrecht as president of Bodley Group.
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation is led by Barry D. Albrecht, Managing Trustee & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry D. Albrecht
Managing Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Douglas A. Albrecht
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne O'C Albrecht (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $60K, to Barry D Albrecht (Managing Trustee/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation gave $814K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $593K across 27 grants.
What is The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,242, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (26 grants).
Does The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cinema St Louis ($115,000), Great Rivers Greenway Foundation ($100,000) and Mizzou Athletics Fund ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation?
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $844K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to identify and benefit organizations associated with St. Louis, rewarding solution-based enterprises that educate and train with a goal of self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation?
Submit a proposal by mail to the foundation’s director, Barry D. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Albrecht Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7509796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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