St Louis Public Library
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$18.0M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds St Louis Public Library?
St Louis Public Library is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by St Louis Public Library FCB Building Corporation ($11.3M), The Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library ($6.2M), Berges Family Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to St Louis Public Library between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $625K (2023) to $8.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $871K.
What grants has St Louis Public Library received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library | SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. | $848,475 |
| 2025 | National Summer Learning Association Inc | TO EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2025 | William W & Betty Halliday Foundation | HELP INSTITUTION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Allen Birge Charitable Trust | EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Jane M and Bruce P Robert | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,200 |
| 2025 | Pecha Family Foundation | TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION EXEMPT PURPOSE | $150 |
| 2025 | Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $120 |
| 2024 | The Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library | SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. | $651,604 |
| 2024 | Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc | SUPPORT LITERACY AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The John and Alison Ferring Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Stifel Foundation Inc | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Farrell Community Fund | Education | $2,700 |
| 2024 | Clemence S Lieber Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Jane M and Bruce P Robert | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,200 |
| 2024 | Allen Birge Charitable Trust | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | William W & Betty Halliday Foundation | HELP INSTITUTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library | SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. | $615,865 |
| 2023 | Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc | SUPPORT LITERACY AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Jane M and Bruce P Robert | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,200 |
| 2023 | Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Allen Birge Charitable Trust | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | William W & Betty Halliday Foundation | HELP INSTITUTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Irving & Beatrice C Edison Foundation | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $100 |
| 2022 | St Louis Public Library FCB Building Corporation | TRANSFER OF PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS RECEIVED TO ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY | $3,617,833 |
| 2022 | The Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library | SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. | $1,332,238 |
| 2022 | St Louis Public Library FCB Building Corporation | TRANSFER OF INTEREST REVENUE TO ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY | $138,660 |
| 2022 | The John and Alison Ferring Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $19,760 |
| 2022 | Julian I & Hope R Edison Foundation Inc | SUPPORT LITERACY AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | William W & Betty Halliday Foundation | HELP INSTITUTION | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds St Louis Public Library?
St Louis Public Library is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by St Louis Public Library FCB Building Corporation ($11.3M), The Library Foundation for the Benefit of St Louis Public Library ($6.2M), Berges Family Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to St Louis Public Library between 2019–2025.
Who is St Louis Public Library's largest funder?
St Louis Public Library FCB Building Corporation is the largest recorded funder of St Louis Public Library, with $11.3M across 4 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has St Louis Public Library received?
IRS 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to St Louis Public Library across 59 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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