The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis
The mission of the backstoppers is to ensure stability and quality of life for the families of police officers, firefighters and publicly-funded paramedics and emts killed in the line of duty or suffering a catastrophic injury in a defined coverage area in Missouri and Illinois by providing financial and emotional support. In this way, the backstoppers and our members honor those who give their lives protecting our communities.
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis at a glance
In short: The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $73,993,936
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis County Police Welfare Association ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis County Police Welfare Association St. Louis, MO | Law Enforcement Assistance | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,993,936 | $8,597,220 | $5,272,705 | $20,000 | 1 | $2,249,621 |
| 2023 | $65,635,607 | $8,780,268 | $4,523,017 | — | — | $1,500,025 |
| 2022 | $54,878,857 | $7,925,868 | $4,455,984 | — | — | $863,284 |
| 2021 | $58,482,364 | $10,650,014 | $3,781,794 | — | — | $800,418 |
| 2020 | $45,601,352 | $5,789,874 | $3,887,181 | — | — | $549,452 |
About The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis
Based on IRS filings
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis is a public charity, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis is led by Col Ron Battelle, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Col Ron Battelle
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Col Lawrence M. O'Toole
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
John Capps
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
August Busch IV
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Nardini
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Col Steven C. Roberts Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Raniere
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Stokes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Dowd Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Flint W. Fowler PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Grewe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Fox
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Potthoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hofman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Souers
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Schicker
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sondag
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Bade
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Shanahan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Barrett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. McCulloch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Schulte
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thom Sehnert
Director
President → Immediate Past President, 2021
Immediate Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hanaway
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Schnuck
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bettale
Operations Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Jim Noonan
Finance Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Honorable Mary Russell
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Behan Jr.
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schnuck
Immediate Past President
Treasurer → President, 2021
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gaertner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Arthur S. Margulis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary E. Nelson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Honorable Gary M. Gaertner Sr. (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Timothy E. Reagan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Allan D. Ivie IV (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Engelbrecht (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $219K, to Col Ron Battelle (Executive Director (Thru 9/24)). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis
How much does The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis give each year?
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis?
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis reported $74.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
Where does The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis operate?
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis's EIN?
The Backstoppers Inc FKA Policemen & Firemen Fund of St Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6032561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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