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Area Resources for Community

St Louis, Missouri  ·  EIN 311611583  ·  Private foundation

Area Resources for Community is a Missouri-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.0M in annual giving against $5.3M in assets. This page documents the 291 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Area Resources for Community — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$9.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.3M
Total assets
291
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Area Resources for Community funds

Area Resources for Community's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, early childhood education, education, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Disability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental HealthWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Area Resources for Community, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Eastern Missouri
ASSISTANCE IN ADOPTING FOSTER CARE CHILDREN
St Louis, MO$6.8M2025
Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc
ASSISTANCE IN ADOPTING FOSTER CARE CHILDREN
St Louis, MO$6.5M2024
Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc
ASSISTANCE IN ADOPTING FOSTER CARE CHILDREN
St Louis, MO$5.8M2023
Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc
ASSISTANCE IN ADOPTING FOSTER CARE CHILDREN
St Louis, MO$5.2M2022
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
VICTIM SERVICES/HOUSING/WORKFORCE
St Louis, MO$3.1M2025
Annie Malone Children and Family Services
AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
St Louis, MO$3.0M2024
Annie Malone Children and Family Services
AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS/PARENT ADVOCACY
St Louis, MO$3.0M2025
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
VICTIM SERVICES/HOUSING/WORKFORCE
St Louis, MO$2.9M2024
United 4 Children
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
St Louis, MO$2.8M2025
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
St Louis, MO$2.3M2022
United 4 Children
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
St Louis, MO$2.3M2024
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
VICTIM SERVICES/HOUSING/WORKFORCE
St Louis, MO$2.0M2023
Better Family Life Inc
VICTIM SERVICES/EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
St Louis, MO$2.0M2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri
AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
St Louis, MO$1.8M2025
Better Family Life Inc
PILOT PROJECT FUNDING
St Louis, MO$1.7M2022

Area Resources for Community giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.2M
2018$5.4M
2019$7.4M
2020$8.9M
2022$17.6M
2023$19.0M
2024$26.3M
2025$28.0M

How to apply for funding from Area Resources for Community

Area Resources for Community's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at stlarchs.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Area Resources for Community

Does Area Resources for Community accept grant applications?
Area Resources for Community's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Area Resources for Community fund?
Area Resources for Community's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Eastern Missouri, Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc, Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Area Resources for Community give in grants?
Area Resources for Community reported $9.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $117.8M over 291 grants.
Where is Area Resources for Community located?
Area Resources for Community is based in St Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311611583.
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About this profile. This page is built from Area Resources for Community's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Area Resources for Community. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.