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State of St Louis Foundation

St Louis, Missouri  ·  EIN 431478096  ·  Private foundation

State of St Louis Foundation is a private foundation based in St Louis, Missouri. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $794K in grants paid and $2.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 19 individual grants from this funder — $18.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$794K
Annual giving (FY2019)
$2.2M
Total assets
19
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What State of St Louis Foundation funds

State of St Louis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development.

Community ImprovementEconomic Development

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for State of St Louis Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater St Louis Inc
PROVIDE TYPE 1 SUPPORTING ASSISTANCE TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS, INC.
St Louis, MO$5.0M2024
Greater St Louis Inc
PROVIDE TYPE 1 SUPPORTING ASSISTANCE TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS, INC.
St Louis, MO$3.9M2023
City of St Louis Board of Public Service
7TH STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND CORTEX-TOWER GROVE CONNECTOR - PHASE 1
St Louis, MO$2.7M2023
Greater St Louis Inc
PROVIDE TYPE 1 SUPPORTING ASSISTANCE TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS, INC.
St Louis, MO$2.0M2022
City of St Louis Board of Public Service
CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SIX BLOCK OF DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
St Louis, MO$1.2M2024
St Louis Center for International Relations Dba World Trade Center - St L
INCENTIVE PAYMENT FOR INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHT FROM ST. LOUIS TO FRANKFURT
St Louis, MO$956K2024
St Louis Center for International Relations Dba World Trade Center - St L
INCENTIVE PAYMENT FOR INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHT FROM ST. LOUIS TO FRANKFURT
St Louis, MO$950K2023
St Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$500K2019
St Louis Regional Chamber & Growth
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$326K2018
St Louis Regional Chamber
MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$127K2017
St Louis Regional Chamber & Growth
INCLUSION & TALENT ATTRACTION
St Louis, MO$115K2019
Investmidwest Venture Capital Forum
PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$106K2019
St Louis Regional Chamber & Growth
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$72K2019
Biostl
SUPPORT FOR MARKETING AND BRANDING STRATEGY
St Louis, MO$50K2017
St Louis Regional Chamber & Growth
MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$45K2018

State of St Louis Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$182K
2018$418K
2019$794K
2022$2.0M
2023$7.5M
2024$7.2M

How to apply for funding from State of St Louis Foundation

State of St Louis Foundation'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 greaterstlinc.com.

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Frequently asked questions about State of St Louis Foundation

Does State of St Louis Foundation accept grant applications?
State of St Louis Foundation'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 State of St Louis Foundation fund?
State of St Louis Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Greater St Louis Inc, Greater St Louis Inc, City of St Louis Board of Public Service. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does State of St Louis Foundation give in grants?
State of St Louis Foundation reported $794K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.1M over 19 grants.
Where is State of St Louis Foundation located?
State of St Louis Foundation is based in St Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 431478096.
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About this profile. This page is built from State of St Louis Foundation'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 State of St Louis Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.