Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Organizations we support must be good corporate citizens, have a targeted focus on our corporate mission to live better feet first, and align with one or more of the initiatives outlined above.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Caleres Cares does not support any organization that has a written policy of discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
  • Not eligible: Galas
  • Not eligible: Walks
  • Not eligible: Golf outings
  • Not eligible: Trivia nights
  • Not eligible: Etc
  • Not eligible: Grants are not made to individuals.

Overview

The Caleres Cares Charitable Trust Grants support 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organizations that align with the Trust's mission to promote stronger families, diversity, and sustainability. Louis community, supporting arts and culture, and fostering corporate responsibility. Grants are not available for discriminatory organizations or individual requests, ensuring funds are directed towards impactful community initiatives.

In 1921, our founder, George Warren Brown, established a trust to award funds to charitable organizations. A century later, our Caleres Cares Charitable Trust continues to support worthy organizations that help people live better.
Through the Trust, we support charitable organizations that strategically align with our mission, vision, and values, with priority grant funding for initiatives that:

  • Care for and develop stronger families
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Share our dedication to a journey toward sustainability

Benefit the St. Louis community in maintaining and attracting businesses and residents by ensuring a rich arts and cultural environment

Eligibility

We encourage 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organizations to apply for a Caleres Cares grant. Organizations we support must be good corporate citizens, have a targeted focus on our corporate mission to live better feet first, and align with one or more of the initiatives outlined above.

Ineligibility

Caleres Cares does not support any organization that has a written policy of discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.The Trust generally does not support galas, walks, golf outings, trivia nights, etc. Grants are not made to individuals.

What Caleres Cares Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$866K
Median grant
$866K
  • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Orlando, FL.
IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Family services
  • Diversity
  • Arts

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