AI Summary
BLUES FOR KIDS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on providing funding to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. With a total of $409.7K in grants paid to 123 grantees in 2024, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BLUES FOR KIDS can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CHARITABLE TRUST - SEE STATEMENT ON SCEDULE O
Cause Areas
3
Music
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
St. Louis, MO
$580.6K
9%
ST LOUIS LEGACY ICE FOUNDATION
St. Louis, MO
$333.7K
5%
St Louis Blues Alumni Assn
St. Louis, MO
$302.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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, Illinois, and Florida. 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 $6,000. 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 120 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC, ST LOUIS LEGACY ICE FOUNDATION, and St Louis Blues Alumni Assn. 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.