SEE SCHEDULE O.THE GREATER ST. LOUIS ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL (THE ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL OR THE COUNCIL) WAS THE ST. LOUIS REGION'S ONLY UNITED ARTS FUND THAT POOLED TOGETHER DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS TO INVEST IN PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORTED ART HAPPENING ACROSS THE ST. LOUIS BI-STATE REGION. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1963, THE COUNCIL HAS RAISED AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $100 MILLION FOR THE ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$32K
-53.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-19.0% YoY
About The Greater St Louis
Based on IRS filings
The Greater St Louis is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $947,391 | $2,443,608 |
| Revenue | $218,462 | $1,024,325 | $813,518 |
| Expenses | $534,516 | $644,898 | $2,217,391 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,891 | $786,194 | $48 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Steam Academy Middle School ($12,000), Mason School of Acl ($8,400), Ames Visual and Performing Arts ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMES VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SAINT LOUIS, MO | ARTS FUNDING | $6,000 |
| CONFLUENCE ACADAMIES SAINT LOUIS, MO | ARTS FUNDING | $6,000 |
| MASON SCHOOL OF ACL SAINT LOUIS, MO | ARTS FUNDING | $8,400 |
| STEAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL SAINT LOUIS, MO | ARTS FUNDING | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DORNFELD | CHAIR | 8 | — |
| SHEILA BURKETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NEUKA BOWIE MITCHELL | TREASURER | 8 | — |
| MARK C ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MELANIE BRASIER CTP | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SARA BURKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTIONETTE D CARROLL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY CARTER MD | SECRETARY | 8 | — |
| DUANE MARTIN FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KENNETH HALLER MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEANNA HOHMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANET NEWCOMB | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANN SCHEUER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SOLOMON THURMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID WEISS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROL WUERFFEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LINDA LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JESSIREE JENKINS | INTERIM EXEC DIRECTOR TO 4/24 | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greater St Louis?
The Greater St Louis is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Greater St Louis operate?
The Greater St Louis has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What size grants does The Greater St Louis award?
In 2024, The Greater St Louis awarded 4 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Greater St Louis's EIN?
The Greater St Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0790672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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