St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1996, with $146,274,809 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$146.3M
▲ 62.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.6M
Net assets
$477.1M
Employees
39
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated: 72 mo reserves · +46% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the quality of life in the greater st louis metropolitan area
To provide objective research and analysis for the community, civic leaders, nonprofits, and other stakeholders, as we all work together to address challenges and leverage opportunities in the st. louis community.
Revenue grew from $17.2M (FY2013) to $146.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
45.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$494.4M
Total liabilities
$17.3M
Net assets
$477.1M
Salaries & benefits
$1.4M
2% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,274,809▲62.0% | $79,591,262▼6.7% | $477,055,403▲20.1% | $494,386,062▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $90,297,138▼16.4% | $85,305,915▼12.0% | $397,356,360▲12.2% | $421,179,395▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $107,974,842▼13.2% | $96,959,713▼5.1% | $354,135,204▼15.4% | $376,770,280▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $124,413,038▲37.4% | $102,140,074▼3.6% | $418,467,187▲10.3% | $436,956,368▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $90,541,676▼2.5% | $105,968,387▲17.3% | $379,304,172▼0.4% | $396,685,959▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $92,826,893▲34.1% | $90,375,211▲10.3% | $380,896,604▲9.6% | $404,378,232▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,227,050▼62.2% | $81,914,315▲13.9% | $347,466,173▼8.5% | $375,704,572▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $183,272,377▲306% | $71,904,276▲31.3% | $379,824,975▲83.2% | $410,197,502▲81.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,146,619▼57.6% | $54,766,682▲215% | $207,273,907▼7.7% | $226,242,476▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $106,417,868▲520% | $17,385,528▼33.5% | $224,464,214▲63.8% | $228,471,231▲63.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,165,442 | $26,146,784▼18.1% | $137,040,470▲0.1% | $139,861,475 | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,926,773▲82.5% | $136,847,703▲20.3% | $139,841,760▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,491,047▼3.0% | $113,748,622▲4.4% | $116,190,175▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $18,040,660▼12.6% | $108,989,154▲6.4% | $113,978,150▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $20,632,246 | $102,449,147 | $114,136,732 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea A Jackson-jennings | Executive Director | 28 | — |
| Carla Jackson | Director | 1 | — |
| C Clint Zweifel | Director | 1 | — |
| David M Leipholtz | Ed of Center For Civil Research | 28 | — |
| Donald Suggs | Director | 1 | — |
| Dwight D Canning | Vp & Cfo | 24.5 | — |
| Elizabeth M George | Director of Community Investment | 28 | — |
| Ellen J Sherberg | Director (term Ended June 24) | 1 | — |
| Eric Madkins | Secretary | 1 | — |
| James A Krekeler | Director | 1 | — |
| James Castellano | Director (term Ended Dec 24) | 1 | — |
| Jenny Praytor | Donor Services Director | 26.5 | — |
| Jim Maher | Director | 1 | — |
| Josina Pittman Greene | Giving Strategist | 26.5 | — |
| Julio Suarez | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Jordan | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy Osborne | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelvin Adams | President & Ceo | 22.5 | — |
| Marquita Wiley | Director (term Ended Dec 24) | 1 | — |
| Marvin Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Community Partners | Urban Revitalization and Community Devel | $500,000 |
| Anderson Hoagland & Company | Investment Management | $188,497 |
| Equifax Inc | Data-based Reporting | $171,500 |
| Accelerator For America | Economic Development Consultants | $150,000 |
| Loving Guidance | Capacity Bldg Early Childhood | $145,331 |
62 grants to St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated totaling $8.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health Care St Louis | Core grant | 2024 | $377,105 |
| Ssm Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital | Charitable support | 2024 | $48,105 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $20,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, sos women's fund | 2024 | $6,200 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2023 | $2,019,274 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $206,043 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Awd - community stability and crisis response; ccs - community stability and crisis response | 2023 | $95,197 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $22,800 |
| Policylink | Crosscutting strategies | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $975,447 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $609,138 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Awd - strengthen communities | 2021 | $60,150 |
| Washington University | Sponsorship | 2021 | $57,500 |
839 grants totaling $63.9M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davis & Elkins College | Final payment against the jsm charitable trust commitment dated august 23, 2022, for the building the experience capital campaign | $4,000,000 |
| Washington University | For accelerating discovery at the elizabeth h. and james s. mcdonnell iii genome institute., to support the research of dr. christopher a. maher, eliot society support | $3,903,804 |
| Hollins University Corporation | Payment against the jsm charitable trust commitment dated april 21, 2017 | $2,461,000 |
| The Kings Foundation America Inc | Support for the development of the great hall, an addition to the dumfries house, general support of the king's foundation | $2,300,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Association of St Louis | Payment against the jsm charitable trust commitment dated november 16, 2017, for the munys second century campaign, in support of the john legend concert held recently, general support. this grant represents the second payment toward a three year commitment. the fund advisors would like your organization to use this commitment as a match to leverage additional funding if that would be helpful to you | $2,151,500 |
| Biostl | General purposes, biostl-facilitated projects aimed at improving the diagnosis accuracy and treatment of parkinson's disease, catalyzing equitable career pathways and enhancing the workforce system to improve economic mobility | $2,025,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | General purposes, general support | $2,000,000 |
| The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation | Payment against the jsm charitable trust commitment dated june 6, 2023, for the zoos better wild, better world campaign, general support, 2024 contribution to the st louis zoo north park capital campaign | $1,529,654 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | Capital campaign for the new head & neck tumor center. - the koenig family head & neck cancer fund, to the direct campaign and as a donation to the illumination gala in support of the head & neck cancer fund, 2024 illumination gala; all benefits are declined to ensure this grant is entirely charitable. | $1,436,500 |
| Missouri Historical Society Jefferson Memorial Building | Payment against the jsm charitable trust commitment dated may 27, 2020, payment 1 for educational endowment, general support | $1,078,250 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of St Louis | Final installment for construction of new ronald mcdonald house under the let's make room campaign, general support, fourth of five distributions for capital campaign for new home | $1,054,750 |
| Cor Jesu Academy | General support, fund in need | $1,027,500 |
| St Louis University High School | Go forth campaign w/ specific designation for chapel renovation, alan carruthers scholarship, fund in need | $916,620 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Designated support for organizations as detailed on the attached spreadsheet., for the 100 neediest cases 2024 fund drive. all benefits are declined to ensure this grant is entirely charitable., 2024 alexis de tocqueville circle giving. all membership benefits of tangible value are declined, such that the grant may be entirely charitable | $770,970 |
| Cardinal Ritter College Prep | Endowment, general support showing as from alice and jess yawitz only. no fund name, general support | $722,000 |
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Data for St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated (EIN 43-1758789) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.