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 →
YouthBridge & The Magic House: Play Changes Lives • Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Jefferson County Library Foundation • GCC Grant Application closes July 31 • Now Accepting P64 Scholarship Applications • Strengthening Our Board, Strengthening Our Mission • Business succession planning: Four questions and one word of caution • IPOs and charitable clients: Three scenarios for impact • Backdrop required: Informing your work with charitable clients
One Gift. Layered Impact. When you give through YouthBridge, your generosity reaches further than you may realize. Whether you establish a Donor Advised Fund, Endowment, Designated Fund, or another charitable giving vehicle, you are making a meaningful investment in the causes you care about. But … More →
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis helps nonprofits build Endowment Funds that support long-term stability, create future income, and strengthen donor trust. Through affordable investment management, endowment education, personalized support, financial reporting, and annual matching funds for eligible child-serving nonprofits, YouthBridge works alongside organizations … More →
We believe that children learn best from active involvement with all aspects of the world. Through hands-on learning and an emphasis on natural environments, Cornerstone children build the early foundations of autonomous behavior, taking responsibility for their learning, and accepting the natural consequences of their … More →
At YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis, we work with a wide range of individuals, families, and businesses for whom charitable giving is a priority, especially related to supporting causes in our community that improve the quality of life for everyone. In many cases, … More →
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’re dedicated to helping charitable clients navigate technical planning opportunities ranging from donor-advised funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions to charitable trusts and gifts of complex assets. YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis is here to help, every step … More →
If you keep an eye on initial public offerings, it’s been an exciting few weeks, especially if your clients are involved. As you work with clients who may hold stock that’s going public, or if your clients are considering investing in companies involved in IPOs, … More →
Dance Moves STL (formerly St. Louis Dancing Classrooms) uses the power of social dance to address whole child development. Through in-school residency programs, students learn teamwork, communication, respect, empathy, self-confidence, and leadership while engaging in meaningful physical activity. In addition, DMSTL residencies foster cultural learning … More →
Thinking Big for Lincoln County Kids • Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Guardian Angel Settlement Association • YouthBridge’s 2025 Annual Impact Report • 2026 Gateway Children’s Charity Grant Application Now Open • Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship • Getting creative: Unusual noncash assets can make great gifts to charity • Split-interest charitable gifts: Need-to-know FAQs • Good news keeps coming: Retirement plans and charitable giving
The YouthBridge Think Big for Kids Grant (TBFK) supports innovative projects that create lasting change for children and youth across the St. Louis region. Funded entirely through Fund Fees generated from Donor Advised Funds, Endowments, and other charitable vehicles, YouthBridge reinvests 100% of those Fund … More →
If you’re like many advisors, you may have discovered that often charitable giving conversations begin (and end!) with cash or appreciated stock. And of course, you are well aware that appreciated stock is an excellent choice for your clients to fund a donor-advised or other … More →
As charitable planning conversations become more sophisticated, many advisors are revisiting so-called “split-interest gifts” to help clients balance philanthropic goals with income needs. Two of the most common strategies—a charitable gift annuity (CGA) and a charitable remainder trust (CRT)—can both provide clients with lifetime income … More →
You’ve no doubt noticed that Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCDs”) continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and effective charitable planning tools for clients over age 70 ½. By allowing eligible clients to transfer funds directly from an IRA to a qualified charity … More →
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis helps nonprofit organizations build Endowment Funds that strengthen long-term sustainability, generate future income, and inspire donor confidence. Through low-cost investment management, endowment education, personalized guidance, financial reporting, and annual matching funds for eligible child-serving nonprofits, YouthBridge partners with … More →
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!