Norman J Stupp Foundation
Accepts applications
Norman J Stupp Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 78 | $25.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 80 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Commerce Trust Company 8000 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 746-7378 |
| What to submit | Application is available by contacting address in 2A. |
| Deadlines | March 1. September 1. |
| Restrictions | The foundation funds only st. Louis-based initiatives. No grants to individuals or sponsorships. |
What Norman J Stupp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 76 | $998,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $27,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University (St Louis University Eye Institute) | Annual bequest | $50,000 |
| Foster Care Coalition of Greater St Louis Inc | Strengthening foundations: expanding foster care and adoption support in st. Louis | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri | Youth mentoring and wraparound support | $25,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $25,000 |
| Vision for Children at Risk Inc | Optimizing vcr's data center, elevating community's voice | $25,000 |
| Voices for Children DBA Casa of St Louis | Advocacy for children in foster care due to abuse and neglect | $22,500 |
| Aim High-St Louis | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $20,000 |
| Epworth Children & Family Services Inc | Older youth services - transportation costs to group life skills classes and salary assistance for adequate coverage in drop-in center | $20,000 |
| Forest Park Forever Inc | Increasing the accessibility of forest park for all children | $20,000 |
| Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club of St Louis Inc | Boys & girls clubs of st. Louis internship program / skills trade exploration program (workforce development) | $20,000 |
| Missouri College Access Network DBA Missouri College and Career Attainment | Professional development institute | $20,000 |
| Nine Network of Public Media DBA Nine PBS | Nine pbs early learning: building educator capacity to advance school readiness | $20,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $20,000 |
| Operation Food Search Inc | Bringing metromarket fresh food access to immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals at neighborhood healthcare sites | $20,000 |
| Places for People Incorporated | Support for people who are homeless with mental illness | $20,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank Inc | Feeding our neighbors | $20,000 |
| Wyman Center Inc | Wyman leaders program | $20,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Metropolitan St Louis Missouri | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $20,000 |
| Youth in Need | Street outreach program | $20,000 |
| Unleashing Potential | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $18,500 |
| A Million Stars Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $15,000 |
| Child Center Marygrove | Therapeutic residential treatment program | $15,000 |
| Focus St Louis | Focus st. Louis used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis | Ja programs for st. Louis public schools | $15,000 |
| Safe Connections | Violence prevention education | $15,000 |
| St Louis Science Center Foundation | Youth exploring science (yes) | $15,000 |
| The Tower Grove Park Foundation | Arsenal street irrigation system | $14,000 |
| University of Missouri-St Louis - Office of the Chancellor | Bridge program after school clubs | $13,000 |
| Compass Health Inc | The pinocchio program | $12,500 |
| Haven of Grace | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $12,500 |
| Immigrant & Refugee Women's Program DBA Immigrant Home English Learning Pro | Adult program support | $12,500 |
| Marian Middle School | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $12,500 |
| Sherwood Forest Camp Inc | Quest program | $12,500 |
| The Salvation Army (St Louis) | Pathway of hope community case management | $12,500 |
| Fathers Support Center St Louis | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $12,000 |
| Kingdom House DBA Lifewise STL | Lifewise academy | $12,000 |
| Assistance League of St Louis | Operation school bell | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Boys hope girls hope of st. Louis cohort programs | $10,000 |
| Christian Activity Center | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization. | $10,000 |
| College School Association DBA the College School | Adventuring together: making every space a learning space | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
Questions people ask
Does Norman J Stupp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1. September 1..
How much does Norman J Stupp Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Norman J Stupp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).
What does Norman J Stupp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.