The William S Anheuser Family
The William S Anheuser Family is a private foundation based in Chesterfield, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in St. Louis, Missouri, including arts, historical, and LGBTQIA-related organizations.
The William S Anheuser Family at a glance
In short: The William S Anheuser Family gave $90K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- -85.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,182
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $14,743,829
- +20.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% 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 William S Anheuser Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14805 North Outer Forty Road 200, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314) 889-4862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William S Anheuser Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri. The listed 2024 recipients are in St. Louis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William S Anheuser Family open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 11% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $90K (2024) to $613K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pride St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Promo Fund St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Louis Artworks St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| That Uppity Theatre Company St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| ACLU of MO St. Louis, MO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Urban Harvest St. Louis, MO | General Support | $3,000 |
| Charis - the St Louis Womens Chorus St. Louis, MO | General Support | $2,500 |
| Gatweay Men's Chorus St. Louis, MO | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $14,743,829 | $3,021,436 | $454,649 | $90,000 | 11 | $90,000 | $128,672 | $855,817 |
| 2023 | $12,238,425 | $2,630,414 | $899,860 | $613,239 | 15 | $613,239 | $216,203 | $667,679 |
| 2022 | $10,104,245 | $1,746,938 | $843,414 | $578,496 | 12 | $578,496 | $143,138 | $610,221 |
| 2021 | $9,216,602 | $1,821,270 | $407,072 | $145,000 | 6 | $145,000 | $84,987 | $578,496 |
| 2020 | $7,825,442 | $1,437,877 | $572,623 | $378,924 | 3 | — | $8,672 | $452,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William S Anheuser Family reported a distributable amount of $856K 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 included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. Pride St Louis says it works to foster understanding and equality for the LGBTQIA community; PROMO FUND says it organizes volunteers across Missouri to support equality for LGBTQ citizens through education and community action. St. Louis ArtWorks says it provides youth with art education, job-skill training, and career exposure through paid apprenticeships. The Missouri Historical Society describes its work as including educational and community programs, collections and conservation, library and research, and exhibitions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $90,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $50,000 to Washington University for general support. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to the Missouri Historical Society, Pride St Louis, PROMO FUND, St. Louis ArtWorks, That Uppity Theatre Company, and ACLU of MO, all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Misty Ahearn, Marjorie Hollis, and Rex Reed as directors.
The William S Anheuser Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marjorie Hollis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Ahearn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rex Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The William S Anheuser Family
How much does The William S Anheuser Family give each year?
The William S Anheuser Family gave $90K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $613K across 15 grants.
What is The William S Anheuser Family's typical grant size?
The William S Anheuser Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William S Anheuser Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does The William S Anheuser Family give grants?
The William S Anheuser Family gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (11 grants).
Does The William S Anheuser Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William S Anheuser Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William S Anheuser Family's largest grantees?
The William S Anheuser Family's largest 2024 grantees include Washington University ($50,000), Missouri Historical Society ($5,000) and Pride St Louis ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William S Anheuser Family?
The William S Anheuser Family reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $856K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William S Anheuser Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William S Anheuser Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William S Anheuser Family's EIN?
The William S Anheuser Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8168015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William S Anheuser Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The William S Anheuser Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-s-anheuser-family-morg_0f52bf89ed924e3eab1d7621f2cf26fe
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