YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis has a heart for nonprofits that successfully serve youth in the Metro Area. When YouthBridge can aid these organizations in becoming and remaining sustainable, many goals have been accomplished. The delivery of low-cost, high-quality investment services through a … More →
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate income for longer-term initiatives. YouthBridge delivers access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and education on endowments, as well as aiding with the entire process. This ranges from establishing an … More →
If you’ve represented charitable families over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term “charitable remainder trust,” sometimes called a “CRT.” You might have even helped clients set them up. For most attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, CRTs don’t come along every day. Because a CRT … More →
The number of private foundations in the United States is nearing 150,000 with combined assets topping $1 trillion, so it’s no wonder that a lot of people immediately think about establishing a private foundation when they begin to explore structuring their charitable giving activities. You’re … More →
As 2025 continues to deliver twists and turns, it’s important to keep talking about philanthropy. Charitable giving is a vital strategy for your clients, even in times of economic uncertainty. Here are three trends to watch as you guide your clients through an unpredictable era … More →
Giant Steps of Saint Louis is a non-profit 501(c)(3) therapeutic day school dedicated to serving children with autism spectrum disorders. Our mission is to empower these exceptional students by fostering academic, social, and vocational skills to maximize each student’s individual potential. Giant Steps provides a … More →
Join us for the GCC Fall Fundraiser to support excellent early childhood programs for St. Louis kids. We’ll enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live music, and the opportunity to bid on an exciting selection of live auction items. Help us give St. Louis children the healthy, supported early childhood they deserve!
Celebrating National Volunteer Month • Treasures Come in Many Forms • AGENCY FUNDHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: earthday365 aka St. Louis Earth Day • 2025 Family Business Speaker Series • Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship • Trust matters: Your clients’ go-to resource for community impact • Weighing the options: Private foundation or donor-advised fund?
As a trusted leader in philanthropic connections, YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis was a natural choice when a donor needed guidance on supporting organizations with shared goals. Recently retired from a major law firm that encouraged and supported charitable giving, Ray Massey and his wife, Lynn, set out to focus their philanthropy on organizations dedicated to improving children’s lives.
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate income for longer-term initiatives. In addition to delivering access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and education on endowments, YouthBridge aids with the entire process – from establishing an endowment … More →
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you know very well that trust is at the foundation of your relationships with clients. Your clients are seeking a similar level of trust with the people and organizations that are helping carry out their philanthropic wishes.
When you’re working on the charitable components of a client’s estate or financial plan, one of the first areas you’ll likely explore is the structure. To help you evaluate a client’s options, here are three common myths about the differences between private foundations and donor-advised funds.
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate income for longer-term initiatives. In addition to delivering access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and education on endowments, YouthBridge aids with the entire process – from establishing an endowment … More →
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank – Meeting Women’s Unique Needs • St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness • 2025 Family Business Speaker Series • YouthBridge Recognition • National Youth Grant Opportunities • Tax time blues: Why is this so hard? • Generational shifts: Fulfilling clients’ charitable wishes • Caught by surprise? In case you missed it, here’s what’s going on
The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank was founded in 2014 to meet diaper needs for families in the St. Louis community.
After the holiday glow has finally worn off, your clients may be hit with a sinking realization that it’s time to pull together tax information and start working with their CPAs, financial advisors, and tax attorneys on the filings for last year and start checking in on current-year strategies.
Chances are, you’ve already begun to notice that a major transfer of wealth is happening as your Baby Boomer clients establish financial and estate plans to pass their wealth to their Gen X and Millennial children.
A Word from our CEO • Village of Moms STL – A Labor of Love • Lift for Life Academy • “If this, then that”: Scenarios to consider as tax time approaches • For clients who love local causes, this is the place • Wise giving: Advising clients on supporting fire relief efforts