When YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis can partner with an organization whose mission encompasses educating students for a sustainable world as well as beautifying highway embankments, it is a double win! The Green House Venture does that and much more. Founded in 2015, … More →
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate income for longer-term sustainability*. Organizations with endowment funds at YouthBridge are called Agency Fundholders. Each month we spotlight one organization to shine more light on these meaningful relationships. Sherwood … More →
YouthBridge is proud to welcome Riviera Ell, a St. Louis native and aspiring nurse practitioner, as a new team member through the Pershing Fellowship in Nonprofit Leadership.
As an estate planning, tax, or wealth advisor, you play a critical role in helping your clients maximize the impact of charitable giving while also optimizing tax benefits. Unfortunately, a 2023 survey found that only 19.2% of advisors regularly discuss charitable giving with clients, and … More →
Don’t you wish you could read your clients’ minds? Understanding what clients really care about is crucial to constructing any estate or financial plan. When it comes to charitable giving, you can be a step ahead. Plenty of research offers clues about what matters most … More →
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 →
Andranique Ellis supports the St. Louis community in reaching their philanthropic goals through strategic giving and meaningful guidance. With 18 years as a Spanish teacher at John Burroughs School, she has also served as Site Director for Aim High St. Louis and Development Manager at … More →
As the Director of Grants and Community Initiatives, Sissy oversees all grant opportunities in support of YouthBridge’s goals and strategies established by the Grant Committee, clients and the CEO. She is responsible for and manages all grantmaking programs, special projects and technical assistance. In addition, … More →
Allison manages all YouthBridge Community Foundation grant processes provided by unrestricted funds, donors and clients. She works to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant cycle from proposal to closure. She brings strong organizational skills with a passion for customer … More →
There’s little doubt that you’ve seen extensive news coverage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, and now moves to the Senate, where significant changes are expected before final passage. … More →
The Philanthropy Lab – Shaping the Next Generation of Humanitarians • AGENCY FUNDHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: Christian Family Services • YouthBridge’s 2024 Annual Impact Report • Changing of the Guard • Grant Opportunity: Gateway Children’s Charity • Save the Date: Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship • More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation • Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis • Donating business interests: Why a fund at YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis is the ideal recipient
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis offers endowment building services to help nonprofit agencies generate income for longer-term initiatives. Delivering access to low-cost, high-quality investment solutions and education on endowments is only the start. YouthBridge assists with the entire process – from establishing an … More →
As you advise clients on charitable giving, you’re likely aware of the growing popularity of the donor-advised fund as a flexible, tax-efficient tool for philanthropy. Many families appreciate how donor-advised funds can streamline giving, foster family engagement, and serve as a launchpad for deeper community … More →
If your client base includes business owners, you probably weren’t surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the “stealthy wealthy”: “Behind a paycheck, the largest source of income for the 1% highest earners in the U.S. isn’t being a partner … More →
One of the many interesting programs of YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis is YEP STL! (Youth Engaged in Philanthropy). Sponsored by First Bank, this program gives high school students the opportunity to learn about philanthropy and the grant-making process, while benefitting local nonprofit organizations. Students involved consistently report eye-opening experiences and lessons learned that will affect them forever.
New Agency Partnership: Giant Steps of St. Louis • AGENCY FUNDHOLDER SPOTLIGHT: Jefferson County Library Foundation • YEP STL! 2025 Grants Awarded • Child Welfare Capacity Building Grants • Gateway Children’s Charity Grant Opportunity • Save the Date: Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship • Charitable remainder trusts: What, where, who, why, when, and how? • A happier alternative? Moving from a private foundation to a donor-advised fund • Philanthropy: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Our goal at The Noir Bookshop is to get books into the hands of the community any way we can, and eradicate book deserts. Join us in introducing ONYX, a free public book vending machine aimed at providing free books to children in St. Louis.
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 →