YEP STL! Grant Awards 2021
YEP STL! recently presented their 2021 grant awards, totaling $10,000, to eight Greater St. Louis nonprofit organizations.
YouthBridge Annual Report 2020
We Carry On. We Carry Each Other. We are committed to partnerships that support a better St. Louis for all of our children and families.
‘Green is Good for Us,’ Says Green Building Council
Emily Andrews is concerned with the future of the planet for the sake of the humans that occupy it. “We’re really talking about the future of us,” she says. Dedicating her career to environmental protection, she’s spent the last 15 years serving as Executive Director of the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Tax tips: Qualified appraisals, 2020 tax changes, and holiday parties (not)
Last but not least, here are three of our favorite tax tips for March.
Unlocking the power of clients’ real estate: Why the bargain sale is a must-have in your charitable planning toolkit
Whether a nonprofit’s mission calls for office space, warehouse facilities, or something in between, most charitable enterprises need a physical location to serve their constituents.
Beyond the tax deductions: Selecting a vehicle to celebrate and support a family’s culture of philanthropy
For many donors, the importance of a multi-generational family philanthropy plan is high on the radar, especially in the wake of 2020’s eye-opening events.
February 2021
Neighbor, Partner, Guardian Angel • YouthBridge Announces New Nonprofit Grant • Gateway Giving Podcast • Child Advocacy Day • Advisor’s Corner
YouthBridge Announces New Nonprofit Grant Program
In May, YouthBridge will open applications for a new grant intended to support nonprofits’ efforts around fundraising capacity.
Ready Readers Finding Creativity in Chaos
When life gives you lemons, make chicken piccata. It’s been a year of getting creative with the circumstances we’ve been handed. I feel like our work is more important than ever, and we’ve had to come up with some really different ways to reach kids.
Neighbor, Partner, Guardian Angel
Of all the things lost over the last year, the human spirit is not among them, attests Jessica Brandon, President and CEO of Guardian Angel Settlement Association.
Gateway Giving Podcast
In his podcast, Gateway Giving, Certified Financial Planner, David Foster interviews non-profit leaders from the greater St. Louis area. For his third episode, he spoke with our own Barbara Carswell, CEO of YouthBridge Community Foundation.
Red hot real estate: Structure smart gifts to charity without getting burned
The housing market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. For certain clients, this presents a strong opportunity for charitable gifts of real estate, whether a primary residence, second home, rental property, or even niche commercial property…
It’s 2021. Now what?
A wild ride in 2020 ended with the extension of tax provisions to encourage charitable giving in the midst of ongoing pandemic-related challenges facing nonprofits.
January 2021
Barbara Carswell carries forward priorities of YouthBridge as new CEO • New member of YouthBridge Team! • The Gift of Giving • It’s a perfect match! • Advisor’s Corner
The Gift of Giving
Every November, it’s the same question for Jerry Mayo. “What can I give my clients and vendors for the holidays that will be meaningful?” Nearly 25 years in the mortgage business struggling with the same decision without a satisfying answer…until now, he says.
Barbara Carswell carries forward priorities of YouthBridge as new CEO
I am looking forward to working with our donors towards creating a landscape where all children and families in St. Louis have the opportunity to thrive…
New member of YouthBridge Team!
We are happy to welcome Elphanie “Sissy” Swift to the YouthBridge Community Foundation team.
Keeping our community strong: Your role is critical
COVID-19 has significantly impacted nonprofit operations across the country and hampered nonprofits’ ability to help their communities during a crisis in which millions of people are in need.
A treat to boost 2021: Congress extends charitable giving incentives
As your clients reboot after a wild 2020, now is a great time to address their charitable giving plans for 2021. COVID-19 has proven to be a marathon, not a sprint.
December 2020
Hello, my name is Mike… • Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls • Ready Readers Finding Creativity in Chaos • YEP STL! accepting grant applications • Will 2020 be the year to maximize giving? • What’s on tap for bequests? • Seek clarity about clients’ commitment to community