We’ve rounded the corner into the fourth quarter! As the calendar year draws to a close, you’re likely well aware that charitable giving is not only important to your clients first and foremost as an act of generosity, but also as a powerful tool in tax planning.
Remember the good old days when your clients could withdraw the money they inherited in their parents’ IRAs over the course of their lifetimes, thereby deferring the income tax for as long as possible? This so-called “stretch IRA” was largely eliminated by the SECURE Act of 2019, requiring most non-spouse beneficiaries to withdraw the entire inherited IRA within 10 years, rather than stretching withdrawals over their lifetime.
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 endowment fund … More →
Through a Partnership or Merger Grant, YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis made it possible for Caritas Family Solutions and Human Support Services (HSS) to merge—strengthening the safety net for families across Southern Illinois.
YOUTHBRIDGE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT as of August 31, 2025. Please contact us for more information on the pools, including their component fund and blended benchmarks, the Board of Director’s Investment Committee, or the Investment Policy Statement.
YOUTHBRIDGE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT as of July 31, 2025. Please contact us for more information on the pools, including their component fund and blended benchmarks, the Board of Director’s Investment Committee, or the Investment Policy Statement.
Endowment Power: Securing Camp Rainbow’s Future • Supporting St. Louis Tornado Relief with Compassion and Strategy • Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Camp Rainbow • Student Leadership Opportunity • Now Accepting Scholarship Applications • Heritage Grant Awardees • TBFK Grant Awardee • Barbara Carswell Moderates Powerful Dialogue on Community Investment • Barbara Carswell Shares Philanthropic Insights at AFP Conference • YouthBridge Board Expands with Inspiring New Member: Brennan Connor • One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three big picture pointers • Tongue twister: OBBBA, IRAs, QCDs, and FAQs • Floor to ceiling: Four factors that will influence corporate giving now and later
YOUTHBRIDGE MONTHLY INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT as of June 30, 2025. Please contact us for more information on the pools, including their component fund and blended benchmarks, the Board of Director’s Investment Committee, or the Investment Policy Statement.Investment Report, July 2025
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 endowment fund … More →
For many children, summer involves vacations, carefree trips to the playground or swimming pool or perhaps a week spent with grandparents or at summer camp. A child receiving treatment for cancer may not have the same opportunities. Camp Rainbow aims to remedy some of what a patient might miss, as well as provide a community of support.
In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that struck the St. Louis region, YouthBridge Community Foundation has stepped forward with a powerful blend of compassion, strategic action, and long-term vision. As a local philanthropic organization with a deep-rooted commitment to children, youth, and families, YouthBridge has reallocated $100,000 in grant funding to support tornado relief.
At YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis, we work with business leaders and business owners to structure charitable giving plans that achieve the company’s goals for its employees and the community. In many cases, corporate giving strategies include donating to local charities, whether directly or through a corporate fund at YouthBridge.
If your head is spinning, it’s for a good reason! Let’s face it–the rules for using IRAs to give to charity were complicated before the OBBBA got thrown into the mix. Let’s address five frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing from attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors as you counsel your charitable clients.
“So what does it mean for charitable planning, really?” That’s a question our team has been fielding from attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors ever since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law on July 4, 2025.
YouthBridge Grant Expands Kerengende’s Reach • Time Well Spent: How Riviera Ell’s Internship Deepened Her Purpose—and Amplified YouthBridge’s Impact • Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Annie’s Hope • Now Accepting Scholarship Applications • Our Board Just Got Stronger • Timing is everything: Mapping out clients’ 2025 charitable giving plans • Quiet types: Spotting clients who prefer to give anonymously • Gifts of artwork: Worth a look, but be careful
YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis seeks every opportunity to strengthen organizations serving youth in need. This August, during Black Philanthropy Month, we highlight the Kerengende Foundation—recent recipient of a YouthBridge Child Welfare Capacity Building Grant.
This summer, YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis welcomed Riviera Ell, a Pershing Fellow in Nonprofit Leadership through Washington University’s Center for Career Engagement. From day one, Riviera brought energy, curiosity, and a deep commitment to youth and community.
This month we feature Annie’s Hope, an Agency Fundholder since 2014. We connected with Amy LaBelle, Philanthropy Director.
If you’ve noticed a surprising uptick in recent years among your younger clients investing in artwork, it is not your imagination! A survey of 1,007 U.S. high net worth individuals (each with at least $3 million in investable assets) found that 83% of respondents aged 43 and under said they currently own or would like to own art—compared with only 34% of those older than 43.
At YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis, we’re dedicated to helping your clients achieve their charitable goals. We’re honored to serve as your trusted resource for tax-efficient giving strategies, help your clients maximize their charitable impact, and support your clients as they build lasting philanthropic legacies.