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United Way of Greater St Louis Inc

Saint Louis, Missouri  ·  EIN 430714167  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Greater St Louis Inc is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $70.0M in grants paid and $102.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,400 individual grants from this funder — $418.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for early childhood education. Below is its full funding profile.

$70.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$102.2M
Total assets
2,400
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of Greater St Louis Inc funds

United Way of Greater St Louis Inc's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, youth development.

Early Childhood EducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Greater St Louis Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Victory Junction
CCS - Child Welfare
Randleman, NC$4.5M2020
American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri
STL Area Allocation-Disaster Response; Tri-Cities Allocation-Disaster Response; CCS Designation-Disaster Response; TPP Designation-Disaster
Saint Louis, MO$3.7M2017
American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri
TPP Designation-Disater Repone; STL Area Allocation-Disaster Response; Tri-Cities Allocation-Disaster Response; CCS Designation-Disaster Res
Saint Louis, MO$3.3M2018
American National Red Cross
CCS Designation Spire Employee Match Disbursement -Disaster Response; CCS Designation-Disaster Response; STL Area Allocation-Disaster Respon
Saint Louis, MO$3.1M2019
American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri
ALL - Disaster Response;CCS - Disaster Response; TPP - Disaster Response
Saint Louis, MO$3.0M2020
Variety the Childrens Charity
CCS Designation-Disabilities;Donor Advised Fund-Disabilities; Private Campaign-Disabilities
Saint Louis, MO$2.4M2019
The Wendell Scott Foundation
CCS - Early Childhood and Youth Success
Danville, VA$2.1M2023
Boy Scouts of America Inc
CCS Designation Spire Employee Match Disbursement -Youth Development; CCS Designation-Youth Development; Contract Agency Funding-Youth Devel
Saint Louis, MO$2.0M2019
Boy Scouts of America Inc Greater Saint Louis Area Council
TPP Designation-Youth Development, Private Campaign-Youth Development; Tri-Cities Allocation-Youth Development; SWID Allocation-Youth Develo
Saint Louis, MO$2.0M2018
Boy Scouts of America Inc Greater St Louis Area Council
ALL - Youth Development; AWD - Youth Development; CCS - Youth Development; TPP - Youth Development
Saint Louis, MO$1.9M2020
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis
ALL - Community Stability and Crisis Response; AWD - Community Stability and crisis Response; CCS - Community Stability and crisis Response;
Saint Louis, MO$1.9M2024
Gateway Region YMCA
STL Area Allocation-Youth Development; Tri-Cities Allocation-Youth Development; SWID Allocation-Youth Development; STL Day Care Scholarship/
Saint Louis, MO$1.8M2018
Gateway Region YMCA
STL Area Allocation-Youth Development; Tri-Cities Allocation-Youth Development; SWID Allocation-Youth Development; STL Day Care ScholarshipM
Saint Louis, MO$1.7M2017
Provident Inc
STL Area Allocation-Behavioral Health; CCS Designation-Behavioral Health; TPP Designation-Behavioral Health; Private Campaign-Behavioral Hea
Saint Louis, MO$1.7M2018
Provident Inc
STL Area Allocation-Behavioral Health;CCS Designation-Behavioral Health; TPP Designation-Behavioral Health
Saint Louis, MO$1.7M2017

United Way of Greater St Louis Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$59.5M
2018$65.3M
2019$69.4M
2020$64.0M
2022$51.2M
2023$55.1M
2024$53.6M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Greater St Louis Inc

United Way of Greater St Louis Inc'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 helpingpeople.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater St Louis Inc

Does United Way of Greater St Louis Inc accept grant applications?
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc'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 United Way of Greater St Louis Inc fund?
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Victory Junction, American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri, American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Greater St Louis Inc give in grants?
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc reported $70.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $418.0M over 2,400 grants.
Where is United Way of Greater St Louis Inc located?
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 430714167.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Greater St Louis Inc'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 United Way of Greater St Louis Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.