AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
AI Summary
AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within its community, having disbursed a total of $28 million across 71 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with AREA RESOURCES can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF GREATER ST. LOUIS' RESIDENTS BY CONVENING STRATEGIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
Cause Areas
2
Human services
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS
$29M
21%
URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS
$13.1M
9%
BETTER FAMILY LIFE INC
$11.8M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$76.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$122.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES?
No. AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES give?
AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $76 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES make each year?
In 2025, AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $28 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES fund recently?
In 2025, AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include FOSTER CARE COALITION OF GREATER ST LOUIS, URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS, and BETTER FAMILY LIFE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES?
AREA RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.