Network for Strong Communities
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Network for Strong Communities?
Network for Strong Communities is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc ($522K), St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($321K), Youthbridge Community Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Network for Strong Communities between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | $522,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $320,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | $52,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Voices of Hope Inc | $50,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Area Resources for Community & Human Services | $50,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| National Council of Nonprofits | $34,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | $7,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Caring Communities Inc | $6,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| John and Golda Cohen Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $337K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $247K.
What grants has Network for Strong Communities received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $160,000 |
| 2025 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE RETENTION PROGRAM | $52,500 |
| 2025 | National Council of Nonprofits | Meet the Moment Award $30,000; Thrive Award $4,000 | $34,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $182,000 |
| 2024 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | THE CAPACITY BUILDING SCHOLARSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR SELECT SMALL NONPROFITS, DESIGNATED FOR LIFT FOR LIFE GYM - FOR ED TO ATTEND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROUNDTABLE IN 2025; FOR LFLG VISIONING/BOARD TRAINING SESSION IN Q12025. ACKNOWLEDGE NINA NEEDLEMAN, DONOR | $80,750 |
| 2024 | Youthbridge Community Foundation | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Voices of Hope Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Caring Communities Inc | Review and digitization of binders | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $180,000 |
| 2023 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING SCHOLARSHIP | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Youthbridge Community Foundation | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Voices of Hope Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $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 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING SCHOLARSHIP DIANE DROLLINGER | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Voices of Hope Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $1,500 |
| 2022 | John and Golda Cohen Trust | Donation toGeneralFund | $1,000 |
| 2021 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY BLDG, IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $105,000 |
| 2021 | Voices of Hope Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $1,500 |
| 2020 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING CLASS | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Commerce Bancshares Foundation | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $1,500 |
| 2019 | Area Resources for Community & Human Services | AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Network for Strong Communities?
Network for Strong Communities is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc ($522K), St Louis Community Foundation Inc ($321K), Youthbridge Community Foundation ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Network for Strong Communities between 2019–2025.
Who is Network for Strong Communities's largest funder?
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc is the largest recorded funder of Network for Strong Communities, with $522K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Network for Strong Communities received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Network for Strong Communities across 25 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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