Love the Lou
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$772K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Love the Lou?
Love the Lou is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($220K), Youthbridge Community Foundation ($111K), Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $772K in grants to Love the Lou between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $220,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | $110,900 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $70,269 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $66,330 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Barbara and Helen Brown Family Fdn | $60,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| James S McDonnell Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Regional Business Council | $35,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Light a Single Candle Foundation NFP | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Home Builders Charitable Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $24,540 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Biggs Family Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | $11,537 | 1 | 2020 |
| House Everyone STL | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Golden Community Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Larson Financial Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $2,750 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Union Home Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pierle Family Charitable Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Neeb Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $300 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $328K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $100K.
What grants has Love the Lou received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Regional Business Council | PHILANTHROPY | $25,000 |
| 2025 | House Everyone STL | EXTREME WEATHER RELIEF | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Biggs Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $160,000 |
| 2024 | James S McDonnell Foundation | LIFT MENTORING | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Light a Single Candle Foundation NFP | MENTORING | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Barbara and Helen Brown Family Fdn | Support the Career Enrichment Center Capital Campaign. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Youthbridge Community Foundation | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | 3RD OF 5 ANNUAL DONATIONS TO THE "REVITALIZING NORTH SAINT LOUIS FROM WITHIN" LOVETHELOU CAMPAIGN. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Biggs Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Regional Business Council | PHILANTHROPY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Union Home Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF ENRICHING LIVES AND ENVIRONMENTS IN NORTH ST. LOUIS BY CREATING WHERE THERE IS NOTHING. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Youthbridge Community Foundation | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | 2ND OF 5 ANNUAL DONATIONS TO THE "REVITALIZING NORTH SAINT LOUIS FROM WITHIN" LOVETHELOU CAMPAIGN. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,190 |
| 2023 | Golden Community Inc | PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Youthbridge Community Foundation | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Home Builders Charitable Foundation | RENOVATION OF AN APARTMENT IN A RECENTLY PURCHASED BUILDING TO HOUSE YOUNG ADULTS THAT RUN THEIR YOUTH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES. | $20,000 |
| 2022 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | 1ST OF 5 ANNUAL DONATIONS TO THE "REVITALIZING NORTH SAINT LOUIS FROM WITHIN" LOVETHELOU CAMPAIGN. | $18,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,350 |
| 2022 | The Barbara and Helen Brown Family Fdn | Support LOVEtheLOU's capital campaign. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
| 2021 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,329 |
| 2021 | Youthbridge Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2021 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY BLDG, IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $18,330 |
| 2021 | Larson Financial Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Pierle Family Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Love the Lou?
Love the Lou is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($220K), Youthbridge Community Foundation ($111K), Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $772K in grants to Love the Lou between 2020–2025.
Who is Love the Lou's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Love the Lou, with $220K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Love the Lou received?
IRS 990 filings record $772K in grants to Love the Lou across 39 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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