The Bellwether Foundation
8000 MARYLAND AVE 1165 - ST LOUIS - MO 63105, Missouri
Latest Filing: 2024
Total Assets: $70.04M
Total Giving: $7.25M
Grants: 60
Median Grant: $10,000
THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION is a high-volume grantmaker that only funds pre-selected organizations, distributing $7.3M through 60 grants annually.
2024 Summary
$70.04M
Total Assets
$7.25M
Funding Awarded
60
Grants Given
$10,000
Median Grant
$2.15M
Largest Grant
$103
Smallest Grant
2024 Recipients
| Recipient | Award | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Zoo Association | $2.15M | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Conserve Animals And Their Habitats Through Animal Management, Research And Programs |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | $2.00M | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Enrich People's Lives Through The Power Of Music |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | $1.00M | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Improve The Human Condition Through Plant Science |
| St Louis Mercantile Library At Umsl | $700,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Make Its Collections Available To The Widest Number Of Local And National Users |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation | $603,256 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Develop A Network Of Greenways To Make The St. Louis Region A More Vibrant Place To Live, Work And Play |
| Sheldon Arts Foundation | $70,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Enrich The St. Louis Region With A Wide Range Of Music, Visual Arts And Educational Programs |
| City Academy | $61,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Offer Affordable Education To Promising Children In The Community |
| Loyola Academy Of St Louis | $50,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Break The Cycle Of Poverty Through Education For Middle School Boys |
| Ready Readers | $50,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Expand Literacy For Young Children In Low Income Communities Through Literacy Experiences |
| The Magic House | $32,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Engage All Children With Hands On Learning Experiences To Promote Imagination, Curiosity And Creativity |
| The Green House Venture | $30,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Educate, Excite, And Equip An Inclusive Population Of Elementary Students |
| Chads Coalition For Mental Health | $25,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Save Young Lives By Advancing The Awareness Of Depression And Suicide |
| City Garden Montessori School | $25,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Provide A High Quality Education To A Diverse Student Population |
| Kids Vision For Life St Louis | $25,000 | Maryland Heights, MISSOURI | To Eliminate Poor Vision As A Barrier To Learning In Order To Achieve Higher Outcomes |
| Lifewise Stl | $25,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Provide Social Services To Residents Of South Side St. Louis |
| St Louis Help | $25,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Secure And Provide The Health Equipment Necessary To Help People In Need |
| St Louis Shakespeare Festival | $25,000 | St Louis, MISSOURI | To Celebrate Shakespeare's Language And The Artists He Inspired |
| Urban Sprouts | $25,000 | University City, MISSOURI | To Honor And Empower Each Young Scholar To Develop Into Socially Capable, Creative, And Inspired Citizens |
$6,926,240
$6,926,240
State
Total
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MO
Missouri
$6,926,240
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Title |
|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA SMITH | 3148621150 | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY |
| VIRGINIA SMITH | Signing Officer |
Historical Financials
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Grants | Median Grant | Max Grant | Min Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,041,889 | $7,253,843 | 60 | $10,000 | $2,154,941 | $103 |
| 2023 | $68,831,959 | $4,805,374 | 41 | $12,000 | $2,858,557 | $200 |
| 2022 | $64,895,189 | $2,696,740 | 40 | $10,000 | $996,744 | $500 |
| 2021 | $62,567,670 | $3,060,000 | 50 | $15,000 | $578,000 | $1,000 |
| 2020 | $56,909,894 | $3,929,500 | 41 | $20,000 | $1,425,000 | $1,000 |
| 2019 | $58,359,082 | $3,886,750 | 45 | $15,000 | $764,500 | $250 |
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