The E Walter Hausstette Charitable
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2024, it reported 32 grants totaling $165,000, most of the grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable at a glance
In short: The E Walter Hausstette Charitable gave $165K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. 66% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,156
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,162,947
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (21 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The E Walter Hausstette Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 S Kirkwood Road 202, St Louis, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 265-6471
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The E Walter Hausstette Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Welcome Neighbor STL ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 191 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 6% to Illinois, and 3% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The E Walter Hausstette Charitable open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 32 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2024) to $230K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Neighbor STL St. Louis, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| All for Family High Ridge, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Basket of Hope St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Fenton, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Character Plus St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Dogs for Our Brave St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Erase the Trace Brentwood, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Good Shepard Children and Family Services St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands & Horses Festus, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hilljack House St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,162,947 | $312,158 | $227,050 | $165,000 | 32 | $195,242 | $291,222 | $152,276 |
| 2023 | $3,115,189 | $193,162 | $260,888 | $190,000 | 38 | $237,688 | $172,385 | $145,877 |
| 2022 | $3,008,674 | $459,272 | $248,199 | $195,000 | 39 | $225,097 | $440,170 | $150,886 |
| 2021 | $3,691,676 | $300,726 | $283,843 | $230,000 | 45 | $261,992 | $282,236 | $173,498 |
| 2020 | $3,460,925 | $124,236 | $238,361 | $185,000 | 37 | — | $103,463 | $154,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The E Walter Hausstette Charitable reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Welcome Neighbor STL describes its work as supporting immigrants and refugees as they begin a new life in St. Louis, while Basket of Hope says it provides hospitalized children and their families with baskets of items for support. Nurses for Newborns describes its purpose as promoting the health, safety, and well-being of babies and families through home-based services. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $165,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Welcome Neighbor STL received $10,000 for general support. Other listed 2024 grants of $5,000 for general support included All for Family, Basket of Hope, Camp Rainbow, Dogs for Our Brave, and Hilljack House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Michael Moloney, president; Mark Mertens, secretary; Ryan Clark, treasurer; and directors Virginia Doody Klein, Daniel Moloney, Rhonda Moloney, Christopher Rzeppa, and Andrew Weinhaus.
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable is led by Michael Moloney, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Moloney
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Christopher Rzeppa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$750 (2020) → $900 (2024)
Daniel Moloney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Rhonda Moloney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Virginia Doody Klein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $900 (2024)
Andrew Weinhaus
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mertens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ryan Clark
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $600 (2024)
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 $25K, to Michael Moloney (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The E Walter Hausstette Charitable
How much does The E Walter Hausstette Charitable give each year?
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable gave $165K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 38 grants.
What is The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's typical grant size?
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,156, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The E Walter Hausstette Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does The E Walter Hausstette Charitable give grants?
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (15 grants), Arnold, MO (2 grants) and Ofallon, MO (2 grants).
Does The E Walter Hausstette Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's largest grantees?
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Welcome Neighbor STL ($10,000), All for Family ($5,000) and Basket of Hope ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The E Walter Hausstette Charitable?
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The E Walter Hausstette Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Welcome Neighbor STL describes its work as supporting immigrants and refugees as they begin a new life in St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The E Walter Hausstette Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's EIN?
The E Walter Hausstette Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2626628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The E Walter Hausstette Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The E Walter Hausstette Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-e-walter-hausstette-charitable-morg_f4d74e5f471a476abfd8a027eb433504
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