Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $839,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $155,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$839,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $900,000 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 23 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $900,000 | 22 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $839,000 | 26 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 23 | $678,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BJC Hospital Foundation | To fund ms research | $155,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To fund medical research | $150,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | To fund healthcare | $150,000 |
| St Louis Police Foundation | Support local police programs | $150,000 |
| Today and Tomorrow Foundation | To fund scholarships | $50,000 |
| Cultural Festivalst Louis Art Fair | To support the arts | $25,000 |
| Caterbury Enterprises Inc | To support programs for the impaired | $25,000 |
| Desmet Jesuit High | To support education | $15,000 |
| Access Academies | To support education | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | To support education | $10,000 |
| Incarnate Word | To support education | $10,000 |
| New Covenant Legal Services | To provide pro-bono legal services to the underserved | $10,000 |
| Operation Food Search | To feed the underserved | $10,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Team | To support the olympic team | $10,000 |
| Visitation Acedemy | To support education | $10,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | Provide medical care to children | $10,000 |
| Youth in Need | To support youth programs | $10,000 |
| Clayton Community Foundation | Community support | $5,000 |
| Family Forward | To support youth programs | $5,000 |
| St Louis Arc | Provide services for the disabled | $5,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | To feed the underserved | $5,000 |
| Clayton Fire & Police Foundation | To support local first responders | $5,000 |
| Room at the Inn | To provide services to the unhoused | $1,000 |
| St Anthony's Food Pantry | To feed the underserved | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | To fund medical research | $1,000 |
| Every Child's Hopeevangelical Children's | To support youth programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul A Novelly II
- Chandra N Niemann
- Meghan M Lamping
Questions people ask
Does Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation give?
$839,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul A Novelly II (Director), Chandra N Niemann (President / Director / Treasurer) and Meghan M Lamping (Director).
What does Apex Oil Company Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and community development.