YouthBridge and First Bank: Investing in Young Leaders AGENCY FUNDHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: Earthday365 2026 Family Business Speaker Series • Save the Date: Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship • Welcoming Julia Lucas to the YouthBridge Team • Serving charitable clients: Dual strategies emerge • Transferring a private foundation • Remind clients to communicate • Case study: Charitable giving in a down market
Barbara directs YouthBridge’s efforts to partner with donors in support of charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children. She oversees a team dedicated to building the bridge between the philanthropic and nonprofit communities by providing exceptional giving experiences and impactful grants … More →
Larry Absheer leads development and planned giving initiatives at the Missouri Athletic Club, focusing on long-term resource growth. He previously served as the Club’s CFO for over 20 years and was a management consultant with Deloitte. Larry holds a B.A. in economics from Wheaton College … More →
Since 2017, YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis and First Bank have partnered on YEP STL! (Youth Engaged in Philanthropy), demonstrating the power of investing in young leaders.
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate long-term income. YouthBridge provides access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and endowment education, along with assistance with the entire process – ranging from establishing an endowment fund to financial … More →
As tax laws and market dynamics continue to shift, it is important for attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors to be aware of two increasingly distinct groups of donors. On one hand, the high federal estate tax exemption and new restrictions on itemizing charitable deductions are creating unique needs for your clients whose assets exceed $30 million. On the other hand…
As you guide clients through ongoing market uncertainty, you may be noticing that conversations are becoming as much about perspective as performance metrics. While headlines may or may not ultimately signal a prolonged downturn…
As you work with clients who have established a private foundation, it is not uncommon for the conversation to eventually turn to whether this structure still makes sense. What began as a seemingly logical vehicle for organizing a family’s philanthropy can, over time, become administratively burdensome, especially as leadership transitions to the next generation.
Camp Braveways offers free, year-round camp experiences for children and families affected by childhood cancer and blood-related diseases in the St. Louis area. Through seven unique programs, campers build self-esteem, form lasting friendships, and create joyful memories in a nurturing environment—free from the everyday stresses … More →
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning: Building a Sustainable Future with YouthBridge • AGENCY FUNDHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: Cornerstone Center for Early Learning • Women and philanthropy: Four insights to inform your practice • Documentation is no joke and coffee is not milk: Two important tax rulings • Case study: Business owners exit with a family legacy
But how does an organization keep this flame burning brightly for generations to come? By teaming up with YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis and launching a YouthBridge Endowment Fund, Cornerstone ensures resources for day-to-day needs, creative programs, unforeseen challenges, and visionary projects.
At YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis, we’re honored to work with hundreds of individuals, families, and businesses who support a wide range of charitable causes. The generosity and commitment across generations and demographics inspire our team every single day. March is an especially … More →
At YouthBridge Community Foundation, we value the role you play in helping individuals and families make the most of their charitable giving. That’s why we’re committed to providing regular updates on legal and policy developments that may impact your clients. In two recent rulings, the … More →
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an eventual exit. … More →
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate long-term income. YouthBridge provides access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and endowment education, as well as assistance with the entire process that ranges from establishing an endowment fund to … More →
YouthBridge Heritage Grant Propels College Bound Forward • FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Quest Scholarship Fund • YouthBridge is hiring! • Sudden life changes: Charitable giving can help clients get through it • Postmarks, rule changes, and remedies for clients’ 2025 charitable gifts • Worth a look: Charitable gifts of real estate
Powered by Fundholders. Driven by Impact. The Heritage Grant at YouthBridge Community Foundation of St. Louis is a catalyst for transformation, funded through YouthBridge fundholder fees. This invitation-only grant provides up to $30,000 annually over three years to child or youth serving organizations that are … More →
Fiscal Sponsorship by YouthBridge is designed to help nonprofits with well-defined missions navigate the path to federal tax-exempt status. Through YouthBridge, organizations can immediately engage donors under our 501(c)(3) umbrella while gaining access to administrative support and seasoned guidance. This partnership strengthens their capacity to … More →
We are looking for a new Director of Donor Initiatives. This role is responsible for program-related donor relations and services.