Stifel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Stifel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $1.3 million | 35 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 38 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 29 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Stifel Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stifel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $872,500 |
| California | 4 | $120,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Greater St Louis | Support Daily Operations | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support Daily Operations | $110,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation St Louis | Support Daily Operations | $100,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | Support Daily Operations | $75,000 |
| COCA-Center of Creative Arts | Support Daily Operations | $50,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Support Daily Operations | $50,000 |
| 911 Day | Support Daily Operations | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Support Daily Operations | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of St Louis | Support Daily Operations | $37,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater St Louis Inc | Support Daily Operations | $35,000 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | Support Daily Operations | $30,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas | Support Daily Operations | $25,000 |
| Pedal the Cause | Support Daily Operations | $25,000 |
| St Louis City NAACP | Support Daily Operations | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support Daily Operations | $25,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Support Daily Operations | $15,000 |
| Semper Fi Society of St Louis | Support Daily Operations | $15,000 |
| Trailnet Inc | Support Daily Operations | $15,000 |
| March of Dimes | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| GreenLight Fund | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army-Disaster Relief | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| Ascend Dallas | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| Food Outreach Inc | Support Daily Operations | $5,000 |
| St Louis Priory School | Support Daily Operations | $5,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | Support Daily Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Zemlyak
- John D Haffenreffer
- Catherine F Kramer
- James Laschober
- Mark Fisher
Questions people ask
Does Stifel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stifel Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Stifel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Zemlyak (President/Director/Officer), John D Haffenreffer (Vp/Director/Officer), Catherine F Kramer (Vp/Director/Officer) and James Laschober (Treasurer/Director/Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Stifel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and community development.