News

August 2018

Join the next generation of philanthropy • First-time Philanthropists • Chocolate & Wine Tasting • SUCCEED Program continues to grow • Groundbreaking Event!

Chocolate & Wine Tasting

YouthBridge is proud to support estate planning professionals, an important partner for the nonprofit community. Together, we will continue to promote and encourage philanthropy in the St. Louis area – as well as golf and chocolate!

July 2018

Our Door is Always Open • Summer is in Full Swing! • YouthBridge Open House​ • New Board Members • Business Philanthropy: Doing Well By Doing Good • The Heat is ON!

Summer fun is in full swing!

All over St. Louis, kids of all ages are enjoying healthy, safe, and happy summers thanks to the organizations that host summer camp programs and the donors that support them.

Our Door is Always Open

Many thanks to all of you who attended our Open House and Art Show on July 19! We enjoyed the opportunity to connect with all of you and showcase our new office space, enhanced by artwork from Hope Creates.

Business Philanthropy: Doing Well By Doing Good

First Bank, a family-owned, privately-held bank headquartered in St. Louis, has long seen the value in supporting the communities in which they serve.

New Board Members

YouthBridge Community Foundation welcomes our newest Board members. We look forward to their contributions, and appreciate their time and willingness to support our mission.

June 2018

Give Together, Grow Together • Family Philanthropy • You’re Invited • Grant Recipient Profile • Grant Guideline Updates • Brackets for Good Victory Celebration • Professional Advisors Seminar • Nonprofits: An Important Part of the Economy

Nonprofits: An Important Part of the Economy

Nonprofits account for more than 10 percent of the work force in more than half of states and employ more people than manufacturing in nearly half the states.

Brackets for Good Victory Celebration

We had a great time at the Brace For Impact 46 Brackets for Good victory celebration, where we presented them with a $100,863 check; representing $10,000 from YouthBridge and $90,863 they raised during the tournament.

Grant Recipient Profile: Think Big for Kids

Youth In Need is our most recent recipient of the Think Big for Kids grant from YouthBridge Community Foundation.

Family Philanthropy: Starting the Conversation

You might find that contributing to the greater good, instead of focusing on internal family dynamics, is just the bonding experience you’re looking for.

May 2018

Business Succession & Exit Planning • Who would you help if you had money to give away? • Professional Advisors Seminar • Have a big idea for helping kids?

Who would you help if you had money to give away?

Through YEP STL!, high school students from across a range of school districts and backgrounds come together to learn about philanthropy.

Business Succession & Exit Planning

You own your own business — wonderful! But what will happen when it’s time to retire? Do you plan to sell? Hope your children will carry on the family business?

New Business Development Officer

A few months ago, we welcomed Cindy Blake to the YouthBridge Community Foundation team as our Business Development Officer. This month, she shares more about her role, how she can help you, and what philanthropy means to her personally.

April 2018

2017 Annual Report • Is a Foundation a Fit for You? • Reducing Capital Gains Tax with Philanthropy • Competitive Giving • A Big Idea for Ending Youth Homelessness • Professional Advisors Seminar • April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month

YouthBridge earns Platinum Seal for Transparency

We just reached the GuideStar Platinum participation level – we’re committed to the highest level of transparency!

Family Foundation: Wayne C. Kaufmann

Local businessman Wayne C. Kaufmann created a family foundation to support personally meaningful causes, and brought his family closer together in the process.

We’ve moved!

Please note our new address, effective April 19, 2018