Community Impact Network
Preselected recipients only
Community Impact Network is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $3.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.1 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$25.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.6 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.6 million | 26 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 41 | $25.3 million |
How to apply
Community Impact Network 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Community Impact Network funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 40 | $9.1 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Homes | Demolition construction renovations | $3.3 million |
| The Legacy Center STL | Youth programs, educator professional development, and community strengthening | $1.9 million |
| Beyond Housing Inc | Housing resource coordination family engagement liasons | $1.4 million |
| Parents As Teachers | Parent training in home/doula services | $580,951 |
| Belle Children's Services | Screening and special ed programs at paq centers | $418,457 |
| St Louis Area Diaper Bank | Operating support provisions of basic needs | $235,813 |
| Beyond Housing Capital Fund Inc | To support the programs and mission of beyond housing, inc. | $188,997 |
| Urban Sprouts | To support youth education programs | $182,516 |
| Star | General operations | $160,936 |
| Epworth Drop-In Center | Support for unhoused youth | $160,681 |
| United 4 Children | Paq center program | $99,341 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | Signs of suicide, family support, and social emotional well-being programs | $98,689 |
| Nurses for Newborns | Nurse visitations svcs | $93,338 |
| Ready Readers | Expand literacy for young children in low-income communities | $75,000 |
| Sneakers With Soul | Shoes for 24:1 children beyond the backpack | $52,900 |
| Rebuilding Together St Louis | Home repair program | $40,631 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | General operations, 2024 gives day sponsorship, santa's winter wonder land | $40,000 |
| STL Youth Jobs | Youth jobs | $35,000 |
| St Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature Inc | Believe room literacy labs in normandy schools | $15,000 |
| Truvision Foundation | Sponsorship of the truvision dinner fundraiser, griffins 2024 world championship sponsorship and awards gala | $4,500 |
| The Craig Shields Foundation | Beyond the backpack | $3,500 |
| Propel Kitchens | Wellness in the field, catered dinner | $3,148 |
| St Louis Public Radio | 2024 annual celebration | $3,000 |
| Young Voices With Action | General operations | $2,500 |
| City of Pagedale | Parade & festival | $2,500 |
| The Soulfisher Ministries | Sponsorship for organization event | $1,750 |
| GDC Wellness Services | Funding wellness services | $1,625 |
| City of Northwoods | City of northwoods picnic and parade | $1,500 |
| St Louis Black Repertory Company | General operations | $1,500 |
| The Griot Museum of Black History | General operations | $1,500 |
| Pine Lawn Restoration Assoc | Pine lawn sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Sherrie's Daycare | Community investment | $1,500 |
| City of Wellston | Annual christmas toy giveaway | $1,500 |
| Normandy School Colloborative | Coats for nsc international teachers | $1,440 |
| City of Olivette | Wellness in the field | $1,365 |
| St Louis Community College | College rental | $825 |
| Pagedale Athletic Club | Pagedale athletic club sponsorship | $500 |
| St Louis Regional Health Commission | St. Louis regional health commission for learning | $350 |
| City of Vinita Park | National night out event | $350 |
| Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition | Cinderella project 2024 | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Cody
- Neosha Franklin
- Wayne Knight
- Nicole Williams
- Jim Gruenewald
- Alan Ratchford
Questions people ask
Does Community Impact Network accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Community Impact Network give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Community Impact Network?
Its 2024 filing lists Jean Cody (Chair of the Board of Directors), Neosha Franklin (President & Ceo), Wayne Knight (Treasurer) and Nicole Williams (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Community Impact Network fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.