BLUES FOR KIDS

St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1820447
Regional Funder
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St. Louis, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
43-1820447
Regional Funder

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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BLUES FOR KIDS is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $409.7K in grants to 123 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CHARITABLE TRUST - SEE STATEMENT ON SCEDULE O
Total Funding Given

$409.7K

2024
Grantees funded
114
Multi-year grantees
19%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Donn Lux
Board Member
S
Sarah Melinger
Board Member
C
Chris Zimmerman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUES FOR KIDS?
No. BLUES FOR KIDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUES FOR KIDS give?
BLUES FOR KIDS primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Florida, and Illinois. 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 BLUES FOR KIDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUES FOR KIDS fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUES FOR KIDS make each year?
In 2024, BLUES FOR KIDS awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $410 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUES FOR KIDS fund recently?
In 2024, BLUES FOR KIDS awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC, St Louis Blues Alumni Assn, and ST LOUIS LEGACY ICE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUES FOR KIDS?
BLUES FOR KIDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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