Graybar Foundation
Accepts applications
Graybar Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$16.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $883,068 the year before.
46% 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 | $877,321 | 1 | $12.7 million |
| 2023 | $883,068 | 82 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 77 | $16.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew Geekie 34 N Meramec Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 573-9200 |
| What to submit | On letterhead: background of organizations purpose of grant proposed budget list of other funding. |
| Restrictions | Social welfare or performing acts where company has presence. Must be tax exempt under IRS 501 C3 |
What Graybar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 61 | $978,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $79,915 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $40,000 |
| New York | 4 | $38,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $22,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $275,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Your Cause LLC | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $69,915 |
| American Red Cross | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Heat Up St Louis Inc | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| St Louis Integrated Health Network | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| BarnesJewish Hospital | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $22,500 |
| American Cancer Society | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Gateway Reigion YMCA | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Greater STL | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Magic House | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Oasis | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| American Lung Association | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Joshua Chamberlain Society | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Loyola Academy | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Luke 181 Foundation | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rural Parish Clinic Archdiocese of St Louis | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Society of St Louis | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Louis Sports Commission | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Patrick Center | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| JDRF Kansas and Missouri Chapter | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| St Louis Art Museum | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| YWCA | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Wildwood Family YMCA | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of St Louis | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Central Institute For The Deaf | The contributions were made to exempt 501c3 organizations in furtherance of the foundations exempt purpose | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- KM Mazzarella
- DM Meyer
- MW Geekie
- WP Mansfield
- BL Probst
Questions people ask
Does Graybar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Graybar Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Graybar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists KM Mazzarella (President/ Director), DM Meyer (VP & Treasurer / Director), MW Geekie (VP & Secretary / Director) and WP Mansfield (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Graybar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and community development.