Books for STL Kids
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$144K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Books for STL Kids?
Books for STL Kids is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation ($58K), Network for Good ($32K), Eighteen Sixty-Seven Foundation Inc ($14K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $144K in grants to Books for STL Kids between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | $57,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Network for Good | $32,042 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Eighteen Sixty-Seven Foundation Inc | $13,800 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| St Louis Service Bureau Foundation | $12,158 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Four Leaf Clover Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $5,431 | 1 | 2023 |
| Missouri Humanities Council | $5,237 | 1 | 2025 |
| Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $41K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
What grants has Books for STL Kids received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Missouri Humanities Council | HUMANITIES PROGRAMS | $5,237 |
| 2025 | Suburban Journals Old Newsboy's Fund for Children | SUPPORT CHILDREN'S CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Eighteen Sixty-Seven Foundation Inc | LITERACY | $6,800 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $6,218 |
| 2024 | St Louis Service Bureau Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,381 |
| 2024 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $25 |
| 2023 | The Four Leaf Clover Foundation | TO PROVIDE NEW BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Eighteen Sixty-Seven Foundation Inc | LITERACY | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $6,624 |
| 2023 | St Louis Community Foundation | GIVE STL DAY 2023 NET GRANT | $5,431 |
| 2023 | St Louis Service Bureau Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,437 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $10,975 |
| 2022 | Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | St Louis Service Bureau Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,340 |
| 2021 | Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $8,225 |
| 2021 | St Louis Service Bureau Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2020 | St Louis Service Bureau Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Moneta Group Charitable Foundation | PROVIDE NEW BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES | $500 |
| 2019 | Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Books for STL Kids?
Books for STL Kids is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation ($58K), Network for Good ($32K), Eighteen Sixty-Seven Foundation Inc ($14K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $144K in grants to Books for STL Kids between 2019–2025.
Who is Books for STL Kids's largest funder?
Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Books for STL Kids, with $58K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Books for STL Kids received?
IRS 990 filings record $144K in grants to Books for STL Kids across 24 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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