Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $375,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $224,500. 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$375,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$224,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $409,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $409,500 | 24 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 32 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Gene and Joan Slay 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 Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 29 | $361,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of St Louis | Charity's purpose | $224,500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | Charity's purpose | $20,000 |
| Tiger Scholarship Fund | Charity's purpose | $16,000 |
| Semper Fi Society of St Louis | Charity's purpose | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Academy | Charity's purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charity's purpose | $10,000 |
| St Mary's South Side Catholic High School | Charity's purpose | $10,000 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory School | Charity's purpose | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers College High School | Charity's purpose | $5,000 |
| Greater St Louis Honor Flight Inc | Charity's purpose | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Housing Initiative | Charity's purpose | $5,000 |
| St Louis Guns N Hoses Boxing Association | Charity's purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Charity's purpose | $5,000 |
| St Louis Italian Invitational Golf Tournament for Charities | Charity's purpose | $4,500 |
| Buddy Fund | Charity's purpose | $3,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Charity's purpose | $3,000 |
| Good Shepherd Children & Family Services | Charity's purpose | $3,000 |
| Marian Middle School | Charity's purpose | $3,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Charity's purpose | $3,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| International Peace Initiatives | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| St Raymond Maronite Cathedral | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| The Muny - St Louis | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| The Next Step | Charity's purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of Old St Ferdinand Shine | Charity's purpose | $2,000 |
| Hacemos | Charity's purpose | $2,000 |
| Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Charity's purpose | $1,000 |
| Lifebridge Partnership | Charity's purpose | $1,000 |
| St Martha's Hall | Charity's purpose | $1,000 |
| Mason Ridge Elementary PTO | Charity's purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey C Slay
- Guy G Slay
- Jill S Garlich
- Glen T Slay
Questions people ask
Does Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation give?
$375,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey C Slay (Secretary / Trustee), Guy G Slay (Vice President / Trustee), Jill S Garlich (President / Treasurer / Trustee) and Glen T Slay (Vice President / Trustee).
What does Gene and Joan Slay Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.