Leader Foundation
Accepts applications
Leader Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,917 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $13,917 and the largest $13,917. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,917
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$13,917
- Largest grant$13,917
- Assets$291,964
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,341 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,174 | 1 | $289,737 |
| 2024 | $15,341 | 1 | $307,474 |
| 2025 | $13,917 | 1 | $291,964 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Epstein One North Brentwood Blvd Ste 1000, Clayton, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 863-7733 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing |
| Restrictions | Restricted to needy ex-employees and their dependents of stix, baer & fuller (which operated department stores in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois) prior to its sale to associated dry goods corporation, and for organizations defined in section 501(c)(3). |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $13,917 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $13,917 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven M Rafsky
- Lee Bearman
- Robert Epstein
- Christine Bertelson
- Lee Frerker
Questions people ask
Does Leader Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leader Foundation give?
$13,917 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $13,917.
Who runs Leader Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven M Rafsky (President), Lee Bearman (Treasurer), Robert Epstein (Secretary) and Christine Bertelson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.