REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
AI Summary
The Regional Business Council is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the organization paid out a total of $1.1 million across 139 grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO UNITE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS TO ACT ON HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESS, CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC AFFAIRS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION.
Cause Areas
2
Economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS
$1.9M
17%
KIPP ST LOUIS
$873.9K
8%
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC
$757.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL?
No. REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL give?
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, New York, 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 REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS, KIPP ST LOUIS, and UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL?
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.