TO SERVE LOCAL AT-RISK YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DEDICATED SCHOOLS, RECREATION, AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING NEW SPORTS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER, TEAMWORK AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$696K
+28.7% YoY
Revenue
$561K
+76.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$12K
+18.6% YoY
Expenses
$401K
+14.5% YoY
About The Buddy Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Buddy Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $696K in total assets. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $696,114 | $540,831 | $573,359 |
| Revenue | $561,078 | $317,333 | $315,410 |
| Expenses | $400,956 | $350,269 | $321,027 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,198 | $10,282 | $909 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM MURCH | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| JONATHAN BABCOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAYME BERTISH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN DIECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL DOHRMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SULLIVAN ERGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARB HUSSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE W KRIEGSHAUSER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATE KULLA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILL LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COREY LESURE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DREW MCLAUGHLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAM NORTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CALE PROKOPF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN RANDALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOAN REJDA-HEATH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY TIPTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM WESOLOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Buddy Fund?
The Buddy Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $696K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Buddy Fund?
As of 2024, The Buddy Fund holds $696K in total assets with $561K in annual revenue.
Where does The Buddy Fund operate?
The Buddy Fund has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is The Buddy Fund's EIN?
The Buddy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7024008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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