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Accepts applications
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
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The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
Application policy: Accepts applications, as stated on the FY2024 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
This is a count from past returns. It does not say the foundation will consider a new request. How it is counted: names are compared as written on the returns, without "The" at the start, without endings such as "Inc" or "LLC", and without spaces and punctuation. A recipient also counts as already listed when our records link it to the same organization as an earlier recipient, or when its name is almost the same as an earlier name (a trigram similarity of 0.8 or more, where 1 means identical). The state on the grant row is not compared. Grants that the foundation marked as paid to an individual, such as a scholarship, are left out of both numbers, and no count is shown when most of its grants are marked that way. A person whom the foundation did not mark as an individual is still counted as a recipient. A recipient can still look new when its name is written very differently from year to year, and two different recipients with almost the same name can be counted as one.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990-PF | $1,022,052 | $1,693,836 | $1,558,213 | $22,870,179 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 60% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS ARCH AND GROUNDS, PUBLIC SPACE, AND ATTRACTIONS SURROUNDING IT | $15,000 | 2024 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amye Carrigan | TRUSTEE | 0.50 | $0 |
| Denise Wool | TRUSTEE | 0.50 | $0 |
| Sandon Wool | TRUSTEE | 0.50 | $0 |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $22,870,179 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $442,927 | $1,680,725 | $1,577,291 | $23,472,069 | $23,472,069 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | $1,081,926 | $1,736,634 | $1,603,206 | $24,585,547 | $24,585,547 |
| FY2021 | 990-PF | $1,424,228 | $1,355,927 | $1,250,000 | $25,240,255 | $25,240,255 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | $656,660 | $712,518 | $600,000 | $25,676,267 | $25,676,267 |
| FY2019 | 990-PF | $19,785,738 | $278,777 | $243,000 | $25,732,125 | $25,732,125 |
| FY2018 | 990-PF | $3,081,953 | $172,216 | $150,000 | $6,225,164 | $6,225,164 |
| FY2017 | 990-PF | $121,517 | $186,530 | $165,000 | $3,315,427 | $3,315,427 |
| FY2016 | 990-PF | $93,871 | $93,414 | $75,000 | $3,380,440 | $3,380,440 |
| ST LOUIS ZOO FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO |
| TO SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS ZOO AND THE PRESERVATION OF ANIMAL WILDLIFE |
| $15,000 |
| 2023 |
| CARING FOR KIDSCLAYTON, MO | TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR AT-RISK CHILDREN IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY | $15,000 | 2023 |
| MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUMST LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION FOCUSING ON LOCAL AND REGIONAL HISTORY | $15,000 | 2023 |
| PROMISE COMMUNITY HOMESST LOUIS, MO | PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $15,000 | 2024 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST LOUISELLISVILLE, MO | TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | $15,000 | 2021 |
| MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENMatched to this organization because 22 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.SAINT LOUIS, MO | TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT | $15,000 | 2022 |
| PROMISE COMMUNITY HOMESST LOUIS, MO | PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | $15,000 | 2023 |
| LYDIA'S HOUSE INCMatched to this organization because 6 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.ST LOUIS, MO | TO HELP END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY SUPPORTING ABUSED ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN | $15,000 | 2024 |
| ST LOUIS ART MUSEUMST LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM AND THE ARTS | $15,000 | 2024 |
| LYDIA'S HOUSE INCMatched to this organization because 6 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.SAINT LOUIS, MO | TO HELP END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY SUPPORTING ABUSED ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN | $15,000 | 2022 |
| LYDIA'S HOUSE INCMatched to this organization because 6 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.SAINT LOUIS, MO | TO HELP END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY SUPPORTING ABUSED ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN | $15,000 | 2021 |
| ST LOUIS ART MUSEUMSAINT LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM AND THE ARTS | $15,000 | 2022 |
| OPERATION FOOD SEARCHST LOUIS, MO | TO NOURISH AND EDUCATE THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD AND NOURISHMENT | $15,000 | 2024 |
| LYDIA'S HOUSE INCMatched to this organization because 6 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.ST LOUIS, MO | TO HELP END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY SUPPORTING ABUSED ADULTS AND THEIR CHILDREN | $15,000 | 2023 |
| GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATIONST LOUIS, MO | TO SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS ARCH AND GROUNDS, PUBLIC SPACE, AND ATTRACTIONS SURROUNDING IT | $15,000 | 2023 |
| ST LOUIS SCIENCE CENTERST LOUIS, MO | TO IGNITE AND SUSTAIN LIFELONG SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEARNING | $15,000 | 2024 |
| HOME SWEET HOMESAINT LOUIS, MO | TO HELP CONNECT NONPROFIT PARTNERS IN ST. LOUIS WITH DONATED FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS | $15,000 | 2021 |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECTKANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT THE LIVES OF HOMELESS VETERANS | $15,000 | 2021 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVERST LOUIS, MO | TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI | $15,000 | 2024 |
| AUTISM SPEAKSMatched to this organization because 33 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.PRINCETON, NJ | TO SUPPORT ALL PEOPLE WITH AUTISM ACROSS THE SPECTRUM AND THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFESPAN | $15,000 | 2022 |
| ST LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMatched to this organization because 6 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.ST LOUIS, MO | TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC | $15,000 | 2024 |
| ST LUKE'S HOSPITALCHESTERFIELD, MO | TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY | $15,000 | 2021 |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECTKANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT THE LIVES OF HOMELESS VETERANS | $15,000 | 2022 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVERST LOUIS, MO | TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN, AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI | $15,000 | 2023 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202423209349107152
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202302139349101400
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202232629349100653
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202121239349101372
Form 990-PF · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202011959349100306
Form 990-PF · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201922879349100402
Form 990-PF · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201812569349100226
Form 990-PF · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201713129349100231
Form 990-PF · FY2015 · period ending Dec 31, 2015
Filing id 201602889349100525
IRS filings are the source for every fact on this page. Nothing a model writes is ever a source; it can only point at a row here.