Dismas House of St Louis
Accepts applications
Dismas House of St Louis is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,564 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $880 and the largest $11,160. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,564
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$880
- Largest grant$11,160
- Assets$43.0 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,902 the year before.
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,181 | 15 | $34.5 million |
| 2023 | $47,902 | 15 | $40.8 million |
| 2024 | $50,564 | 23 | $43.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Kevin Walk PO Box 6108, St Louis, MO 63139 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 473-5102 |
| What to submit | N/a. These requests are informal and infrequent |
| Restrictions | The grants are generally made only to recipients in the st. Louis metropolitan area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dismas House of St Louis funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 20 | $44,432 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,850 |
| Illinois | 2 | $282 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peter and Paul Community Services Inc | Provides housing & supportive services to those who are homeless, experience mental illness and/or live with HIV | $11,160 |
| St Louis Police Athletic League | To prevent juvenile crime and violence by building relationships among kids, cops, and the community | $9,180 |
| Alpha Chi - Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc | Developing healthy communities through advocacy, collaboration, education, leadership, research, and service | $5,850 |
| Guns and Hoses | Assistance to families of first responders | $5,500 |
| Fathers Families | Dedicated to improving lives of children and families, and encouraging committed parents | $4,250 |
| Soul Fisher Ministry | Nonprofit transforming lives affected by incarceration, supporting youth with incarcerated parents and justice-involved women & men through education and mentorship | $1,750 |
| Crime Victims Center | Provides resources: counseling, advocacy, and referrals for victims of crime | $1,669 |
| North Patrol Police & Business Partnership | To support relationship building among police officers and the business community | $1,600 |
| Farmington Regional Chamber | Open doors for business prosperity in the farmington region through member support, economic and community enhancement, and representation in government affairs | $1,525 |
| St Francois County Rotary Club | Unite for good - together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves | $1,450 |
| Madison County Chamber of Commerce | A non-profit organization comprised of members from the local business community | $900 |
| Kiwanis of Farming | Kiwanis international is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time | $880 |
| Lindell Club | Alcohol and drug treatment center | $840 |
| Connections to Success | To support people living in poverty to become economically self-sufficient | $818 |
| Alive St Louis | Providing shelter, healing, and hope for adults and children affected by intimate partner violence | $656 |
| Semo Behavioral Health | Counseling and mental health services | $600 |
| St Louis Disability Association | Trusted guide for families navigating learning disabilities, adhd, language disorders, and autism | $500 |
| The Second District Police Business Association | Aimed at combating community deterioration | $500 |
| Affinia Healthcare | Provide trusted health services through highly qualified and dedicated professionals at various locations | $480 |
| Franklin Willimson Rosc | A rosc council is a local collaboration of organizations that seek to improve the support that their community provides to individuals who are on a pathway to recovery | $162 |
| Friends in Action Club House Farmington | Offer people who have mental illness hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential | $120 |
| Take Action Now | Dedicated to expanding recovery resources across franklin, jefferson, perry, williamson, and jackson counties, as well as the broader southern illinois region and advocating for the needs of individuals in recovery at the local, regional, state, and national levels | $120 |
| Gang Court | Address the needs of gang-involved offenders, particularly those with documented gang affiliations, and reduce gun and gang crime through targeted supervision and rehabilitation | $54 |
Officers and trustees
- David Bell
- Michael Banahan
- Kevin C Walk
- Kyle Ingram
- Michael W Pratt
- Robin S Jones
- Timothy S Whitney
- C Anthony Arington
- Michael G Kean
- Carly Haas
- Nielson Chapman
- Lauren Steko
Questions people ask
Does Dismas House of St Louis accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dismas House of St Louis give?
$50,564 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $880.
Who runs Dismas House of St Louis?
Its 2024 filing lists David Bell (Director), Michael Banahan (Director), Kevin C Walk (Chief Executive Officer) and Kyle Ingram (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Dismas House of St Louis fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.