YouthBridge Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving the greater St. Louis region. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and functions as a bridge between donors and nonprofit organizations, particularly those serving children and families in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$105.2M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.7M
+62.1% YoY
Grant Count
135
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$146K
+72.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Partner with donors to help charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants and donor services.
Vision: For all children to have services available to help them become healthy, productive adults.
The foundation's work encompasses:
- Building strong and vibrant communities through capacity building and philanthropy initiatives
- Technical assistance for nonprofit organizations
- Capacity building grants and programs
- Endowment building and administration
- Philanthropy assistance and training
- Donor-advised fund administration
Primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with geographic focus primarily in Missouri, Florida, and New York.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Grant Range
of $84,501
Average Grant
of $84,501
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focus in Missouri, Florida, and New York, with particular emphasis on the St. Louis region and greater St. Louis area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $105,238,300
- Net Assets: $100,166,211
- Total Revenue: $11,240,983
- Total Expenses: $21,848,076
- Total Liabilities: $3,750,000
Financial Stability: The foundation maintains a long tradition as a strong, stable organization with sound financial management. Over its 100+ year history, it has successfully built a modest endowment that, along with earned income, provides funds for grants, community programs, and operating expenses.
The organization is a corporation in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and undergoes annual audits by RubinBrown LLP. Financial service relationships include Commerce Bank and Commerce Trust Company.
Investment Services: Through Commerce Trust Company, YouthBridge provides access to pooled investment options for fundholders.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $105,238,300 | $100,782,493 | $80,062,818 |
| Revenue | $11,240,983 | $25,884,817 | $27,066,158 |
| Expenses | $21,848,076 | $13,628,960 | $14,299,107 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,603,272 | $2,116,798 | $4,237,026 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Youthbridge Community Foundation
Bradley Bunte Scholarship
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dr. Otis A. Jackson Scholarship Fund
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Gateway Children’s Charity Grant
YOUTHBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Barbara Carswell
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY WALSH | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY MOENKHAUS | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| MARTHA VOSSE | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| LIZ KRIEGSHAUSER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DAN BEAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BYRON CASKEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STACY CLAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM GATTI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SAM HOPMEIER | DIRECTOR (DEC. 4/24) | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH HOULIHAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER BELMONT JENNINGS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATHLEEN JUDGE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RICK KALLAUS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAN SHASSERRE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA CARSWELL | CEO | 45 | $207,890 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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