Youthbridge Community Foundation
YouthBridge Community Foundation is a public charity based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It partners with donors to support charities in the St. Louis region, especially organizations focused on children, through leadership, grants, and donor services.
Youthbridge Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Youthbridge Community Foundation gave $19.7M across 135 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in Missouri. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,728,619
- +62.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 135
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,138
- +72.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $105,238,300
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (37 of 135, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Youthbridge Community Foundation
- Invitation Only
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Think Big for Kids and the Wayne C. Kaufmann Charitable Foundation accept applications by invitation only; inquiries are welcome. The stated Think Big for Kids eligibility and proposal considerations are summarized above.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12977 North Forty Drive 368, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 985-6778
Website: https://youthbridge.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Youthbridge Community Foundation
Bradley Bunte Scholarship
Youthbridge Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dr. Otis A. Jackson Scholarship Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Gateway Children’s Charity Grant
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Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Youthbridge Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Louis Zoo Association ($8.1M). Together the top 10 received $15.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
655 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 522 grants of 655 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
YouthBridge describes its work as serving the St. Louis region. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 2% to Washington, and 1% to Florida; Illinois and Tennessee each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 135 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Youthbridge Community Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 135 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $110K; repeat grants $160K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.0M (2020) to $19.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 135 grants totaling $19.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Zoo Association St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $8,110,499 |
| Christian Brothers College High School St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $3,000,000 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $1,640,500 |
| Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $825,000 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $616,010 |
| Unlimited Play St Peters, MO | Program Activity Funding | $400,000 |
| Kids Win Missouri Ballwin, MO | Program Activity Funding | $348,500 |
| Wild Entrust International Sammamish, WA | Program Activity Funding | $300,000 |
| Cathedral of Basilica of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $252,000 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Program Activity Funding | $207,123 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
YouthBridge’s 2024 filing identifies unrestricted contributions of $3,722,205 in 2024 and $20,128,359 in 2023 as non-recurring unusual grants because of their size compared with other gifts of that type. The filing states that the donor was independent and had no position of authority or control over the organization.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,238,300 | $11,240,983 | $21,848,076 | $19,728,619 | 135 | $3,603,272 |
| 2023 | $100,782,493 | $25,884,817 | $13,628,960 | $12,168,174 | 144 | $2,116,798 |
| 2022 | $80,062,818 | $27,066,158 | $14,299,107 | $12,357,778 | 144 | $4,237,026 |
| 2021 | $81,297,862 | $8,971,889 | $8,036,392 | $5,985,870 | 117 | $5,837,780 |
| 2020 | $73,882,301 | $4,933,516 | $4,785,048 | $2,985,962 | 115 | $-408,496 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
YouthBridge’s mission is to partner with donors to help charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants, and donor services. Its stated vision is for all children to have services available to help them become healthy, productive adults.
The foundation says it supports nonprofit organizations with unrestricted, capacity-building, and program-specific grants. Its listed programs include grants for child- and youth-serving organizations, innovative projects, nonprofit partnerships or mergers, early childhood programs in underserved St. Louis communities, child welfare capacity building, and youth entrepreneurship. It also offers the Think Big for Kids Fund for ambitious proposals intended to improve children’s and youths’ lives.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation describes its mission as providing exceptional health care services. Unlimited Play says it fosters inclusive playgrounds that promote dignity, understanding, and respect among children. Kids Win Missouri says it advances Missouri children’s and families’ health, education, safety, and development, especially for those facing risk factors. One Classroom supports inclusion of children with special needs in local Catholic parish schools. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of YouthBridge’s own programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, YouthBridge reported 135 grants totaling $19,728,619. Grant amounts ranged from $5,001 to $8,110,499, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported grants included $8,110,499 to Saint Louis Zoo Association, $3,000,000 to Christian Brothers College High School, $1,640,500 to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, $825,000 to Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, and $616,010 to Archdiocese of St Louis. Each was listed for program activity funding. Other grants included $400,000 to Unlimited Play, $348,500 to Kids Win Missouri, and $300,000 to Wild Entrust International.
Think Big for Kids applications are by invitation only, though inquiries are welcome. Its guidelines favor ambitious, creative proposals with measurable potential to address children’s and youth’s needs in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Grants are typically over $25,000 and may be multi-year. Eligible applicants are public 501(c)(3) organizations, organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or government organizations; projects must serve children or youth. Funding is generally not intended for start-up organizations, traditional capacity-building projects, capital campaigns, or existing or expanded programs. Small- to mid-sized organizations are preferred, and regional or national ideas are secondary to St. Louis-area impact.
The Wayne C. Kaufmann Charitable Foundation also accepts applications by invitation only and welcomes inquiries. It supports organizations providing educational or health-related services or assisting lower-income and disadvantaged adults and children with health care or economic position. Listed focus areas include infants and maternity, K-12 STEM education, mental health services for veterans, children with Down Syndrome, and violence against women and children; Lutheran-affiliated organizations receive priority.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy Walsh as chair, Jeffrey Moenkhaus as vice chair, Martha Vosse as treasurer, and Liz Kriegshauser as secretary. Directors listed were Dan Bean, Byron Caskey, Stacy Clay, Tom Gatti, Tom Goldberg, and Sam Hopmeier, whose listing notes “Dec. 4/24.”
Youthbridge Community Foundation is led by Barbara Carswell, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Carswell
CEO
Vice President → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $208K (2024)
Wendy Walsh
Chair
Secretary → Secretary & Chair Elect, 2022
Secretary & Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Bean
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Shasserre
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Kallaus
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Hopmeier
Director
Finance Secretary → Financial Secretary, 2021
Financial Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Clay
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Byron Caskey
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Belmont Jennings
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Gatti
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Houlihan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Judge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Moenkhaus
Vice Chair
Chairman → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Kriegshauser
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Vosse
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ken Bower (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa McLaughlin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis G. Tacchi (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Howard (2020) — CEO
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 $208K, to Barbara Carswell (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Youthbridge Community Foundation
How much does Youthbridge Community Foundation give each year?
Youthbridge Community Foundation gave $19.7M across 135 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.2M across 144 grants.
What is Youthbridge Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Youthbridge Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $146,138, across 135 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Youthbridge Community Foundation that year got $110K on average.
Where does Youthbridge Community Foundation give grants?
Youthbridge Community Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (75 grants), Chesterfield, MO (4 grants), St Peters, MO (3 grants) and Ballwin, MO (3 grants).
Does Youthbridge Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 135 grants with a stated purpose on Youthbridge Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Activity Funding" (135 grants).
Who are Youthbridge Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Youthbridge Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Louis Zoo Association ($8,110,499), Christian Brothers College High School ($3,000,000) and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation ($1,640,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Youthbridge Community Foundation?
Youthbridge Community Foundation reported $105.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.2M.
What does Youthbridge Community Foundation fund?
YouthBridge’s mission is to partner with donors to help charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants, and donor services. Its stated vision is for all children to have services available to help them become healthy, productive adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youthbridge Community Foundation?
Think Big for Kids and the Wayne C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Youthbridge Community Foundation's EIN?
Youthbridge Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6064111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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