Partner with donors to help charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants and donor services.
Youthbridge Community Foundation’s grantmaking is defined by a strong regional pattern: 79% of its grants go to Missouri recipients, and its recent awards repeatedly support St. Louis institutions serving children, youth, and families. The largest grant in the recent list went to Saint Louis Zoo Association for program activity funding, and the foundation also made a $3,000,000 program grant to Christian Brothers College High School. Those awards sit alongside sizable support for organizations tied to education, health, and youth development, including Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation and Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation. The foundation operates as a public charity and a mixed community foundation, pairing donor services with grantmaking that includes unrestricted support, capacity-building, program-specific funding, and innovation-oriented grants. Its active programs show a consistent emphasis on child- and youth-serving organizations, with additional attention to nonprofit resilience, partnerships, and endowment building. The recent grant list also shows repeat support for organizations such as Kids Win Missouri, Unlimited Play, and the Archdiocese of St Louis, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards.
Children and youth services appear across Youthbridge Community Foundation’s grant programs and recent awards. The foundation gave $600,000 to Unlimited Play in St Peters for program activity funding, and $348,500 to Kids Win Missouri in Ballwin for program activity funding. Education is another visible thread: Christian Brothers College High School received $3,000,000 for program activity funding, while Cardinal Ritter College Prep received $549,733. The foundation also supports child-focused health and family-serving work, including $2,001,000 to Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and $400,180 to Society of St Vincent De Paul - St Louis Mo. Capacity building and organizational strength are part of the mix as well, reflected in its active programs for partnership, merger, recovery, and resilience work.
Youthbridge Community Foundation’s typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $23,994 at the median, and $45,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also shows much larger program activity grants, including several awards in the six- and seven-figure range. Its grantmaking is not one-off: organizations such as Saint Louis Zoo Association, Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, Kids Win Missouri, St Joseph Institute for the Deaf, and Cathedral of Basilica of St Louis appear across multiple years. The foundation is a public charity and a mixed community foundation, and its active programs include both invited and unsolicited pathways; YEP STL! accepts unsolicited applications, while other programs are invitation-only or not open to unsolicited requests.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $45K, with a median of $24K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$24K
75th Percentile
$45K
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Grantmaking is centered in the St. Louis area, with 79% of grants going to Missouri recipients. The recent grants list is heavily concentrated in St. Louis, with additional recipients in St Peters, Ballwin, Wentzville, and Eureka. Outside Missouri, one recent grant went to Wild Entrust International in Sammamish, WA. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided, with 423 grants in the United States.
Its active programs and recent grants point to children and youth services, education and scholarships, family support, nonprofit capacity building, endowment development, and community development. Recent recipients include schools, youth-serving nonprofits, health-related organizations, and groups serving families in the St. Louis region.
Some programs do and some do not. YEP STL! is listed as accepting unsolicited applications, while the Recovery and Resilience Fund, Partnership / Merger Grants, Capacity Building Grants, YouthBridge Heritage Grant, Think Big for Kids Grant, and Endowment Matching Fund Program are not open to unsolicited requests.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $23,994 at the median, and $45,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger program activity grants, showing a wide spread between standard grants and major awards.
The foundation gives regionally, with 79% of grants going to Missouri recipients. The recent grant list is concentrated in the St. Louis metro area, with recipients in St. Louis, St Peters, Ballwin, Wentzville, and Eureka.
Yes. The recent grant list shows repeat support for multiple organizations across different years, including Saint Louis Zoo Association, Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation, Kids Win Missouri, St Joseph Institute for the Deaf, and Cathedral of Basilica of St Louis.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Youthbridge Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities located in St. Louis City or County, St. Charles County, or Jefferson County, and must care for youth ages 0-18 years.
Deadline: 2026-27 application dates to be announced.
Who can apply: Organizations that open an endowment fund at YouthBridge may qualify; intended to benefit organizations primarily serving children and youth, though other nonprofits may occasionally qualify.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $8,110,499 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,640,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| TODAY AND TOMORROW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $825,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $616,010 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| UNLIMITED PLAY | ST PETERS, MO | $400,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| KIDS WIN MISSOURI | BALLWIN, MO | $348,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| WILD ENTRUST INTERNATIONAL | SAMMAMISH, WA | $300,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| CATHEDRAL OF BASILICA OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $252,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| STRAY RESCUE OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $207,123 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ONE CLASSROOM | ST LOUIS, MO | $200,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| GATEWAY PET GUARDIANS | EAST ST LOUIS, MO | $175,100 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $161,211 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP | ST LOUIS, MO | $156,998 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ST JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF | ST LOUIS, MO | $150,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ST LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY | ST LOUIS, MO | $145,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| READY READERS | ST LOUIS, MO | $80,800 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE | ST LOUIS, MO | $80,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| WYMAN CENTER INC | EUREKA, MO | $80,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| UNLEASHING POTENTIAL | ST LOUIS, MO | $77,600 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| SAVE OUR SEABIRDS | SARASOTA, FL | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $68,787 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| RURAL PARISH CLINIC OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $65,173 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| DREAM BUILDERS 4 EQUITY | ST LOUIS, MO | $61,950 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| WHETSTONE BOYS RANCH | MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO | $60,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $53,800 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| SAINT LOUIS STORY STITCHERS ARTISTS COLLECTIVE | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $53,298 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $53,204 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| YOUTH IN NEED | ST CHARLES, MO | $50,250 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| HINDU TEMPLE OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ST LOUIS MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| FOCUS MARINES FOUNDATION | CHESTERFIELD, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS | BELLEVILLE, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE WOMEN'S PROGRAM | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| BEGINNING FUTURES LEARNING CENTER | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| KIRKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH | KIRKWOOD, MO | $46,885 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SOUTHSIDE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $46,498 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| NINE PBS | ST LOUIS, MO | $42,114 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| DOGS FOR OUR BRAVE INC | ST LOUIS, MO | $41,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| THE COVERING HOUSE | VALLEY PARK, MO | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| THE FAVORED FOUNDATION FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES | ST LOUIS, MO | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| COLUMBIA COLLEGE | COLUMBIA, MO | $40,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY | VALLEY PARK, MO | $37,731 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| ST LOUIS AREA DIAPER BANK | ST LOUIS, MO | $36,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| FAMILYFORWARD | ST LOUIS, MO | $36,210 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $36,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY | ST PETERS, MO | $35,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
| LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $32,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING |
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
$3,000,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
TODAY AND TOMORROW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$825,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS
$616,010PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
CATHEDRAL OF BASILICA OF ST LOUIS
$252,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP
$156,998PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
ST JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
$150,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
$68,787PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
RURAL PARISH CLINIC OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS
$65,173PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
$53,800PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
$53,204PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
ILLUSIONS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
HINDU TEMPLE OF ST LOUIS
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
ST LOUIS MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
CARITAS FAMILY SOLUTIONS
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE WOMEN'S PROGRAM
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
BEGINNING FUTURES LEARNING CENTER
$50,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
KIRKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
$46,885PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
ST MARY'S HIGH SOUTHSIDE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$46,498PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
THE FAVORED FOUNDATION FOR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
$40,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
$40,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST LOUIS
$36,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY
$35,000PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDING
