Characterplus
St Louis, MO ·EIN 20-5696782 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Characterplus?
Characterplus is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell ($313K), Centene Foundation ($205K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($68K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $692K in grants to Characterplus between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell | $312,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Centene Foundation | $205,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $68,059 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $40,250 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| James S Mcdonnell Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | $12,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $5,686 | 1 | 2022 |
| Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Trio Foundation of St Louis | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Thompson Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| John and Alex Arnold Family | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Kranzberg Family Charitable | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Characterplus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $67,500 |
| 2024 | Centene Foundation | General Support for CharacterPlus Programming | $50,000 |
| 2024 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, ANNUAL GIFT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | James S Mcdonnell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thompson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Kranzberg Family Charitable | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Centene Foundation | General Support for CharacterPlus Programming | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,514 |
| 2023 | James S Mcdonnell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Thompson Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2023 | John and Alex Arnold Family | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2022 | Centene Foundation | General Support for CharacterPlus Programming MY 2 2021 - 2024 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $41,545 |
| 2022 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $9000 UNRESTRICTED GIFT $1000 FALL PARTY SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | St Louis Community Foundation | 2022 GIVE STL DAY NET GRANT | $5,686 |
| 2022 | Centene Foundation | 2021 Friends of CharacterPlus Fall Party | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation | Teacher Academy in Character Education | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $5,250 |
| 2021 | Trio Foundation of St Louis | INNER-CITY SKILLS PROGRAM (ICSP) | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Centene Foundation | CharacterPlus Core Programs - MY 2018-2021 | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Characterplus?
Characterplus is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell ($313K), Centene Foundation ($205K), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($68K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $692K in grants to Characterplus between 2019–2024.
Who is Characterplus's largest funder?
Mr & Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell is the largest recorded funder of Characterplus, with $313K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Characterplus received?
IRS 990 filings record $692K in grants to Characterplus across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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