• The Philanthropy Lab – Shaping the Next Generation of Humanitarians

    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.

  • Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Christian Family Services

    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 →

  • Marita Anne Marrah Endowment Fund

    CASA of Jefferson County is an organization that provides one-on-one court advocacy to abused, neglected, or abandoned children who are dependents of the juvenile court in Jefferson County, Missouri.

  • May 2025

    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

  • Philanthropy: It’s a marathon, not a sprint

    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 →

  • A happier alternative? Moving from a private foundation to a donor-advised fund

    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 →

  • Charitable remainder trusts: What, where, who, why, when, and how?

    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 →

  • New Agency Partnership: Giant Steps of 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 →

  • The Duane “DT” Tolen, Sr. Foundation

    The Duane “DT” Tolen, Sr. Foundation

    “They have to see it, before they can be it.” – Duane “DT” Tolen, Sr. In response to the sudden, tragic death of Duane and in honor of his memory and the legacy of his outstanding mentoring and community service work, the Duane “DT” Tolen, … More →

  • Gateway Children’s Charity Fall Fundraiser

    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!

  • October 4, 2025

    Gateway Children’s Charity Fall Fundraiser Event

    The Deer Creek Club
    9861 Deer Creek Hill St. Louis, MO 63124 Learn more

  • Agency Fundholder Spotlight: Jefferson County Library Foundation

    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 →

  • Annual Report 2024

    A YEAR IN FOCUS, our 2024 Annual Impact Report, is now available to view online or download as a PDF.

  • April 2025

    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?

  • Treasures Come in Many Forms

    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.

  • Young girl proudly displays butterfly wings at Earth Day fair.

    Agency Fundholder Spotlight: St. Louis Earth Day

    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 →

  • Trust matters: Your clients’ go-to resource for community impact

    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.

  • Weighing the options: Private foundation or donor-advised fund?

    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.

  • March 2025

    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

  • Tax time blues: Why is this so hard?

    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. 

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