Building Lasting Impact: How YouthBridge and GRC Grow What Matters • AGENCY FUNDHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: Gifted Resource Council • Think Big for Kids Grant Awarded to Lincoln County Rescue Board • Child Welfare Capacity Building 2026 Grantees • YEP STL! 2026 Grantees • YouthBridge Supports Tomorrow’s … More →
Strengthening Organizations for the Long Term YouthBridge Community Foundation brings donors and nonprofits together across the St. Louis region with a shared focus: helping children and families thrive. Through leadership, Grants, and Donor Services, YouthBridge does not just fund organizations—it builds long-term partnerships that strengthen … More →
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies support long-term sustainability by generating income—and enhancing Donor confidence. YouthBridge provides access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and endowment education, along with assistance with the entire process. This ranges from the … More →
For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, the tax law changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are old news. That is not the case for many of your clients! While you’ve been busy reading dozens of articles and evaluating how the changes will impact your clients, many of your clients are just now learning about the changes…
“Charitable lead trust” is far from a household word, and you might not run across the need for one very often in your practice. They sure do come in handy in certain client situations, though. It’s worth briefly reviewing the basics of a CLAT because they are having a moment!
what happens to charitable assets in the event of divorce? Over the last few years, in the wake of high-profile divorces, more and more advisors have been pondering this question. It’s certainly worth considering so you can be prepared if–and likely when–you encounter such a situation…
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis partners with donors to help charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants, and donor services.
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 →