Craftsmen Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Craftsmen Cares Foundation is a private foundation in St Charles, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,674 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $510 and the largest $19,196. 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$81,674
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$510
- Largest grant$19,196
- Assets$18,452
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $86,112 the year before.
54% 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 | $86,112 | 67 | $65,041 |
| 2024 | $81,674 | 78 | $18,452 |
How to apply
Craftsmen Cares 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Craftsmen Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 64 | $69,983 |
| Illinois | 7 | $7,187 |
| Iowa | 4 | $2,503 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,001 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Neighbor STL | Washers and dryers for afghan families | $19,196 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | To provide a continuum of care for medically complicated children | $3,596 |
| Special Olympics Missouri | Acceptance and inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Lunch for local volunteers and staff | $2,237 |
| Youthhope | Donation for summer camp and student gift boxes | $2,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | Snarf's sandwiches for families of kids with cancer | $1,907 |
| Coastal Cares Foundation | Providing financial assistance to those in need | $1,900 |
| Bethany for Children and Families | Coats for kids, food baskets, and adopt a family | $1,891 |
| Bella Ease | Clothing donations and supplies for a summer kick off program | $1,696 |
| Grace Church | Adopt a family | $1,585 |
| Salvation Army | Lunch for local volunteers and staff and coats for kids | $1,562 |
| Bible Baptist Church Co Carson Family | To help a family purchase a van | $1,500 |
| Kenny Rogers Children's Center | To improve the quality of life for children with special needs | $1,500 |
| Kuto | To prevent adolescent suicide and save lives | $1,500 |
| Lincoln County Sheriffs Office | Summer youth camp | $1,500 |
| Southeast Missouri Food Bank | To provide food for people in need | $1,500 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of St Louis | Variety camp lunch | $1,363 |
| Risen Church | Monetary donation for annual foster family christmas party, coats for kids | $1,268 |
| Dexter R-Xi Elemenatary Schools | Coats for kids | $1,241 |
| St Cecilia School & Academy | An education for students to develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially | $1,215 |
| Winfield R-Iv School District | Coats for kids | $1,167 |
| Lutheran Mo Synod | To donate items for hurricane helena victims | $1,106 |
| Nebraska Diaper Bank | Culture club tornado relief drive | $1,001 |
| Dogs for Our Brave | To provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to wounded veterans | $1,000 |
| Horizons Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry | To provide food for people in need | $1,000 |
| Project Renewal | To assist in offering outreach services to homeless people | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | Acceptance and inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities | $1,000 |
| Nell Holcomb R-Iv School District | Coats for kids | $968 |
| Caritas Connections Inc | To provide clothes, food, and assistance to needy individuals to alleviate suffering | $900 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America | To provide educational opportunities in scouts for boys, girls, and young adults | $900 |
| Jesus in Disguise Food Pantry Co Food Giant | Donation of 70 turkeys for thanksgiving meals | $785 |
| Sikeston Public School | Coats for kids | $745 |
| Kelly Elementary School | Coats for kids | $720 |
| Scott County Central School District | Coats for kids | $703 |
| Loaves & Fishes | To provide turkeys for thanksiving dinners and support their summer carnival | $672 |
| St Patrick Center | Adopt a family | $591 |
| Tata Sisterhood Foundation | To help women with tnbc get emotional support, resources and financial aid | $549 |
| Blue Jay Pantry | Food pantry donation | $533 |
| Butterfly Haven | Coats for kids | $521 |
| Individual | To help offset medical expenses | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Helmsing
- Mark Helmsing
- Alicia Stross
- Joseph Proehl
Questions people ask
Does Craftsmen Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Craftsmen Cares Foundation give?
$81,674 in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $510.
Who runs Craftsmen Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis Helmsing (President), Mark Helmsing (Vice President), Alicia Stross (Secretary) and Joseph Proehl (Treasurer).
What does Craftsmen Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.