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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 43-1871586

Moneta Group Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in St Louis, MO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 161 grants and $486,040 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Katie Markham
190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 1200
St Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-2300
Form and materials
There is a standard request for distributions that can be provided upon request.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
No outside grant requests will be solicited, only moneta group employees may submit requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $486,040

    Grants listed
    161
    Assets, end of year
    $1,905,952
  • Tax year 2023

    $358,808

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $1,740,325
  • Tax year 2022

    $443,175

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $1,570,380
  • Tax year 2021

    $541,188

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $1,455,583
  • Tax year 2020

    $523,355

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $1,513,332
  • Tax year 2019

    $412,973

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $1,531,141
  • Tax year 2018

    $268,365

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $1,639,325

Grants paid in 2024

161 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ronald McDonald HouseSt Louis, MO

    Provide a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children

    $54,000
  2. United Way of Greater St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Bring people together to build strong, equitable communitites where everyone can thrive

    $47,490
  3. Southern Illinois University FoundationCarbondale, IL

    Maximize private support to assist the university in achieving its long-range goals

    $38,000
  4. Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill SchoolSt Louis, MO

    Transform the world, one child at a time

    $24,800
  5. Danforth Plant Science CenterSt Louis, MO

    Improve the human condition through plant science

    $16,847
  6. Friends of Kids with CancerSaint Louis, MO

    Advocate for and provide programs to kids with cancer and their families

    $14,700
  7. National MS SocietyCarol Stream, IL

    Heal children & advance pediatric healthcare in the world

    $13,000
  8. Chaminade College Preparatory SchoolSt Louis, MO

    Develop the potential of young men so they are prepared for success in college & life

    $11,700
  9. Webster ArtsWebster GRVS, MO

    Bring art to life by serving as a hub for the arts

    $10,000
  10. Wings of HopeChesterfield, MO

    Change and save lives through the power of aviation

    $10,000
  11. University of Missouri - St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Transform lives through education, research & community service

    $8,125
  12. Tiger Scholarship FundColumbia, MO

    Provide financial resources to enhance the experience of mizzou student-athletes

    $7,401
  13. Great Rivers Greenway FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Make the ST. Louis region a vibrant place to live, work and play

    $6,500
  14. Bench Mark ProgramLancaster, PA

    Provide personal training services & mentorship to at-risk youth

    $6,100
  15. St Louis Symphony OrchestraSt Louis, MO

    Enrich peoples' lives through the power of music

    $6,000
  16. Tenth Life Cat RescueSaint Louis, MO

    Provide vet care, foster homes, & adoptions to stray cats; work to end unnecessary euthanasia

    $5,600
  17. American Red Cross of Missouri & ArkansasSt Louis, MO

    Prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies

    $5,000
  18. Gateway Arch Park FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Ensure the gateway arch is a resource for the community and nation for generations

    $5,000
  19. Pink Ribbon GoodEnglewood, OH

    Serve every person & family affected by breast & gynecological cancer

    $5,000
  20. The Magic HouseSaint Louis, MO

    Provide hands-on learning experiences to children

    $5,000
  21. Visitation AcademySt Louis, MO

    Provide quality catholic education for girls

    $5,000
  22. Westminster Christian AcademyTWN and Cntry, MO

    Support a christian private college-prep school serving 7-12TH grades

    $5,000
  23. World PediatricsRichmond, VA

    Heal children & advance pediatric healthcare in the world

    $5,000
  24. Lifewise STLSaint Louis, MO

    Help individuals & families achieve economic well-being through programming & addressing barriers

    $4,500
  25. The Next StepSaint Louis, MO

    Provide assistance to individuals active in a 12-step program pursuing education

    $4,500
  26. St Andrews Charitable FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Improve the quality of life for seniors-in-need through reliable & compassionate care

    $3,900
  27. Ready ReadersSaint Louis, MO

    Expand literacy for young children in low-income communities

    $3,767
  28. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies

    $3,430
  29. African Children's Health Care FundFortson, GA

    Address the deficiencies & challenges in the healthcare needs of africa's children

    $3,000
  30. Microfinancing Partners in AfricaSaint Louis, MO

    Empower those living in poverty in africa through access to services & education

    $3,000
  31. St Louis Men's Group Against CancerSaint Louis, MO

    Raise funds for cancer research, prevention, and care

    $3,000
  32. Burns Recovered Support Group IncSaint Louis, MO

    Serve burn & smoke inhalation survivors & families & educate the community about prevention

    $2,500
  33. Community Foundation of MetrowestNatick, MA

    Provide financial & educational resources to nonprofits in metrowest ma

    $2,500
  34. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Engage, equip and empower coaches and athletes to unite and inspire

    $2,500
  35. Greater Kansas City Community FoundationKansas City, MO

    Spread erin's positive impact on the kansas city community

    $2,500
  36. Hope HappensSaint Louis, MO

    Find cures for neurological disorders through research & scientific collaboration

    $2,500
  37. March of DimesArlington, VA

    Mother & child health advocacy (prevent birth defects, premature birth & infant mortality)

    $2,500
  38. Phillips Fundamental Learning CenterWichita, KS

    Teach children to read using structured literacy instruction

    $2,500
  39. Planned Parenthood Great Rivers-MissouriSaint Louis, MO

    Provide, protect & support reproductive & sexual health, services, access & rights

    $2,500
  40. St Luke's HospitalSt Louis, MO

    Provide health care services in ST. Louis

    $2,500
  41. Youth in NeedSaint Charles, MO

    Provide nurturing environments & educational opportunities for kids, teens & families

    $2,250
  42. Access AcademiesSaint Louis, MO

    Propel underserved middle school students with enrichment, counseling, & scholarships

    $2,000
  43. Folds of Honor St LouisChesterfield, MO

    Provide scholarships to spouses & children of fallen & disabled service members & first responders

    $2,000
  44. Forest Park ForeverSaint Louis, MO

    Restore, maintain, and sustain forest park, a ST. Louis urban park

    $2,000
  45. Kuchipudi Art Academy IncSaint Louis, MO

    Inspire appreciation for the classical indian dance

    $2,000
  46. L'arche St LouisBrentwood, MO

    Make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities through relationships

    $2,000
  47. St Louis ShakespeareSaint Louis, MO

    Foster community & joy across ST. Louis thru shakespearean tradition of art for all

    $2,000
  48. University of Illinois FoundationChicago, IL

    Encourage & administer private gifts to futher the interests & welfare of the university

    $2,000
  49. Weidenbaum Center - Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO

    Fund & provide support for faculty research & sponsor public affairs programs

    $2,000
  50. Hope CreatesSaint Louis, MO

    Empower youth/young adults in recovery from addiction

    $1,920
  51. Ollie Hinkle Heart FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Address the unmet needs of heart families while transforming pediatric heart care

    $1,750
  52. St Louis ARCSaint Louis, MO

    Empower people with developmental disabilities & their families to lead better lives

    $1,750
  53. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Leading the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia

    $1,600
  54. RecovetSt Louis, MO

    Help veterans & their families successfully return to civilian life

    $1,600
  55. Bach Society of St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Provide musical & educational experiences in the tradition of johann sebastian bach

    $1,500
  56. Big Muddy Dance CompanySaint Louis, MO

    Invigorate life through dance

    $1,500
  57. Brain Injury Association of MissouriSaint Louis, MO

    Reduce the incidence of brain injury & support patients & families

    $1,500
  58. Catholic Charities of Northeast KansasOverland Park, KS

    Strengthen individuals and families in need across northeast kansas

    $1,500
  59. Catholic Urban ProgramsEast St Louis, MO

    Remediate poverty & empower self-sufficiency through intervention

    $1,500
  60. Church of St Michael & St GeorgeSaint Louis, MO

    Transform lives through christ

    $1,500
  61. Colton's CauseEllisville, MO

    Improve the quality of life for families of special needs children

    $1,500
  62. Delta Gamma CenterSt Louis, MO

    Help children who are blind or visually impaired reach their full potential

    $1,500
  63. Gateway Region YMCASt Louis, MO

    Provide community centered programs, recreational areas, fitness centers, & sports programs

    $1,500
  64. Goodwill of Western Mo & Eastern KansasKansas City, MO

    Empower people to discover their potential & adapt for the future through work

    $1,500
  65. Junior AchievementChesterfield, MO

    Inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy

    $1,500
  66. Kaufman Music CenterNew York, NY

    Stimulate appreciation of & participation in music

    $1,500
  67. Logan UniversityChesterfield, MO

    Create a safer & healthier world through education, service, & health science

    $1,500
  68. Queen of Peace CenterSaint Louis, MO

    Support pregnant and postpartum women in a substance abuse treatment facility

    $1,500
  69. Saint Louis CounselingSaint Louis, MO

    Support healing & improved mental health for people of all backgrounds

    $1,500
  70. Sherwood Forest Camp IncSaint Louis, MO

    A year-round, youth development agency, anchored in a residental summer camp

    $1,500
  71. St Augustine Wellston CenterSt Louis, MO

    Promote the greater well-being of low-income people in the wellston area

    $1,500
  72. St Louis Community College FoundationBridgeton, MO

    Empowering students. Expanding minds. Changing lives

    $1,500
  73. The Eta Boule FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Develop the next generation of african american leaders

    $1,500
  74. The GatheringRichmond Heights, MO

    Create a christian community compelling new generations of people

    $1,500
  75. Twin Oaks Christian SchoolBallwin, MO

    To glorify god by nurturing spiritual development, academic excellence, & servant leadership

    $1,500
  76. Women's Foundation of Greater Saint LouisSt Louis, MO

    Advance the economic success of women in the ST. Louis area

    $1,500
  77. Long Island Gulls Amateur Hockey AssocJericho, NY

    Provide hockey competition to youth

    $1,400
  78. Assistance League of St LouisEllisville, MO

    Transform the lives of children & adults through community programs

    $1,000
  79. City AcademySaint Louis, MO

    Transform our community through exceptional education & empowerment

    $1,000
  80. Contemporary Art Museum St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Enrich lives & inspire curiosity, creativity, & learning through experiences with contemporary art

    $1,000
  81. Denver Public Schools FoundationDenver, CO

    Support denver public schools in providing the best public education for every child

    $1,000
  82. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students

    $1,000
  83. Eden Theological SeminarySaint Louis, MO

    Make accredited, accessible & affordable theological education available to all

    $1,000
  84. Gateway Housing FirstSaint Louis, MO

    Provide safe, affordable housing for individuals with complex life situations

    $1,000
  85. Girls on the RunMaplewood, MO

    Empower girls for a lifetime of healthy living

    $1,000
  86. Invest STLSaint Louis, MO

    Develop communities of justice & opportunity in places of systemic anti-black racism

    $1,000
  87. Lolly's PlaceSaint Louis, MO

    Enhance learning and inspire students to thrive academically

    $1,000
  88. MicdsSt Louis, MO

    Prepare young people for higher learning & lives of purpose & service

    $1,000
  89. Missouri Historical SocietySaint Louis, MO

    Join historical perspectives & contemporary issues to inspire audiences in ST. Louis & beyond

    $1,000
  90. NAMI St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Improve the lives of children & adults with mental illness & their families

    $1,000
  91. National Council of Jewish WomenSt Louis, MO

    Strive for social justice by safeguarding individual rights & freedoms

    $1,000
  92. NewhouseKansas City, MO

    Provide safety and better the lives of domestic violence survivors

    $1,000
  93. North Side Community SchoolSaint Louis, MO

    Ensure all students acquire skills, knowledge & qualities for success in school

    $1,000
  94. Saint Louis University High SchoolSt Louis, MO

    A catholic jesuit learning community dedicated to truth, justice, love, and peace

    $1,000
  95. Share Our SpareChicago, IL

    Support the health & development of chicago-area kids ages 0-5

    $1,000
  96. St Louis Area FoodbankBridgeton, MO

    Create a pathway to nutritional security for those in our community

    $1,000
  97. St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Do what is right for children by providing quality pediatric care

    $1,000
  98. St Louis County LibrarySt Louis, MO

    Provide resources & services to enrich individual minds, enhance lives & expand perspectives

    $1,000
  99. St Louis LifeO Fallon, MO

    Enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independent living

    $1,000
  100. St Louis Municipal OperaSt Louis, MO

    Enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre

    $1,000
  101. The Biome SchoolClayton, MO

    Charter school for grades k-5 with hands-on, learner-driven education

    $1,000
  102. The Blessing FoundationQuincy, IL

    Care for the poor & underserved to equip, empower & disciple them to disciple others

    $1,000
  103. The December 5th FundMaryland HTS, MO

    Create once-in-a-lifetime memories & support for families affected by cancer

    $1,000
  104. The Launchcode FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Build a skilled workforce by creating pathways for those seeking careers in tech

    $1,000
  105. The Repertory Theatre of St LouisWebster GRVS, MO

    Create connections between people through theatrical experiences

    $1,000
  106. Visiting Nurse AssociationMaryland Heights, MO

    Provide pre and/or post-acute health care services to older adults wherever they are

    $1,000
  107. Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO

    Provide wash u scholarships, educational resources, faculty dev/recruit & facility improvements

    $1,000
  108. Safe ConnectionsSaint Louis, MO

    Reduce relationship violence & sexual assault via education, intervention & support

    $960
  109. The Summit FoundationBreckenridge, CO

    Support the summit county community & address pressing community needs

    $900
  110. Central Presbyterian ChurchClayton, MO

    Transform our lives, communities & world through jesus christ

    $800
  111. Connections to SuccessKansas City, MO

    Inspire individuals to achieve economic independence

    $800
  112. Denver Area Youth for ChristParker, CO

    Give every young person around denver the opportunity to be a follower of christ

    $800
  113. Gene Slay's Girls and Boys ClubSt Louis, MO

    Empower girls & boys in the ST. Louis metro area

    $800
  114. Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationHagerstown, MD

    Improve the lives of those with T1D through research

    $800
  115. Lafayette Square Neighborhood AssociationSaint Louis, MO

    Preserve & redevelop the lafayette square neighborhood in ST. Louis

    $800
  116. Retriever Rescue of Colorado IncEvergreen, CO

    Rescue retrievers & promote public education on animal-related issues

    $800
  117. Care STLSt Louis, MO

    Foster a supportive community for both people and animals

    $750
  118. Guardian Angels Settlement AssociationSt Louis, MO

    Serve people living in poverty by improving their quality of life & achieve economic independence

    $750
  119. Salem Lutheran Church and SchoolSt Louis, MO

    Meld academics with a christian foundation to instill values & love of learning

    $750
  120. St Louis Service BureauSaint Louis, MO

    Donate profits from stationery & gift store to local charities

    $700
  121. Colorado Fourteeners InitiativeLakewood, CO

    Protect & preserves colorado's 54 14k-foot peaks - "the fourteeners"

    $600
  122. Kirkwood School District FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Improve the educational experiences of students in kirkwood school district

    $600
  123. Aim HighSt Louis, MO

    Empower motivated middle school students from high-risk environments

    $500
  124. ALS Association St Louis RegionalSt Louis, MO

    Discover treatments and a cure for ALS

    $500
  125. Best Buddies MissouriAffton, MO

    Fosters one-to-one friendships between individuals with and without idd

    $500
  126. Big Brother Big Sister Central Ma & MetrowestWorcester, MA

    Help children realize their potential and build their future

    $500
  127. Breakpoint AcademySt Louis, MO

    Help underrepresented youth build confidence & self esteem through tennis

    $500
  128. Chart Teen Task ForceHannibal, MO

    Provide teens with info to make responsible, informed decisions about their sexuality

    $500
  129. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    Restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction

    $500
  130. Discovery Children's CenterSaint Louis, MO

    Nurture curiosity, creativity, & exploration in an environment of caring & mutual respect

    $500
  131. Heroes CareHigh Ridge, MO

    Support military members & families before, during & after deployment

    $500
  132. Hopekids IncSt Louis, MO

    Provide a support community for children with life-threatening conditions & their families

    $500
  133. KC CanMission Woods, KS

    Improve the quality of lives of kansas city's children

    $500
  134. KVC MissouriWebster Groves, MO

    Strengthen families, prevent child abuse & neglect, & achieve mental wellness

    $500
  135. Lafayette Habilitation CenterSt Louis, MO

    Positively affect the lives of those with intellectual disabilities in a home-like environment

    $500
  136. Mission SouthsideOlathe, KS

    Put god's love into action by extending help through hope

    $500
  137. North Glendale PTOGlendale, MO

    Strengthen, enhance, & encourage the environment of north glendale school

    $500
  138. Operation Underground RailroadSandy, UT

    Fight against child sexual exploitation & human trafficking worldwide

    $500
  139. Pedal the CauseChicago, IL

    Provide funding for cancer research at siteman cancer center through cycling challenge

    $500
  140. Reel RecoveryNeedham, MA

    Help men in the cancer recovery process through the sport of fly-fishing

    $500
  141. Rung for WomenSt Louis, MO

    Empower women to grow & achieve sustained independence

    $500
  142. Shrewsbury Pitches in IncShrewsbury, MA

    Support residents of shrewsbury in need through the card game pitch

    $500
  143. Siteman Cancer CenterSt Louis, MO

    Prevent cancer in the community & transform cancer patient care through scientific discovery

    $500
  144. St Louis Children's ChoirsSaint Louis, MO

    Shape young lives through musical excellence

    $500
  145. St Louis Psychoanalytic InstituteSaint Louis, MO

    Advance psychoanalytic thought to benefit the mental health of our community

    $500
  146. St Louis Public RadioKansas City, MO

    Inform & provide a deeper understanding & appreciation of events, ideas & cultures

    $500
  147. STL VillageSaint Louis, MO

    Enhance the quality of life and well-being of people age 50+ living at home

    $500
  148. Summit Lost Pet RescueDillon, CO

    Find lost pets in summit county & reunite them with their owners

    $500
  149. The Caregiver ClubOlivette, MO

    Help individuals with alzheimer's or dementias by supporting their caregivers

    $500
  150. American Parkinson Disease AssociationChesterfield, MO

    Support & empower those impacted by parkinson's disease

    $250
  151. Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NC

    Bring together bipoc & people of low wealth to create a more just & equitable society

    $250
  152. Gateway Pet GuardiansE Saint Louis, IL

    Keep families together & prevent owned pets from entering a shelter

    $250
  153. Great Rivers Environmental Law CenterSaint Louis, MO

    Provide free services to protect the environment and public health

    $250
  154. KidsmartMaryland Heights, MO

    Empower kids in need to succeed in school by providing free essential tools for learning

    $250
  155. St Vincent de PaulSt Louis, MO

    Build a more just world through personal relationships & service to those in need

    $250
  156. Stray RescueSt Louis, MO

    Rescue stray animals, restore them to health, & place them in adoptive homes

    $250
  157. The Restore NetworkAlton, IL

    Support children in foster-care through partnerships with child welfare agencies & court staff

    $250
  158. Colorado Pet PantryBoulder, CO

    Temporarily feed pets to keep them out of shelters & with their families

    $200
  159. Denver Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, CO

    Working with our community to end pet homelessness and animal suffering

    $200
  160. Hands of the CarpenterDenver, CO

    Provide vehicle-related services for single mothers with children

    $200
  161. UNICEF USANew York, NY

    Relentlessly pursue an equitable world for every child

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education17 grants $74,89234% of the total
  2. Human services16 grants $27,81013% of the total
  3. Health11 grants $20,3509% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $18,8009% of the total
  5. International aid4 grants $18,2008% of the total
  6. Arts and culture10 grants $17,4208% of the total
  7. 11 other causes25 grants $41,25019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri123 grants $389,660
  2. Illinois8 grants $56,000
  3. Colorado11 grants $6,200
  4. Pennsylvania1 grant $6,100
  5. Georgia2 grants $5,500
  6. Kansas4 grants $5,000
  7. Ohio1 grant $5,000
  8. Massachusetts4 grants $4,000
  9. Iowa1 grant $3,430
  10. New York3 grants $3,100

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nicole BaileyCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Hours 0.75Pay $0
  • Jamie MealeyTREASURER Hours 0.75Pay $0
  • Kim MuellerSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • James ChalmersTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Travis FreemanTRUSTEE Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Margie GlennTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Erin HadaryTRUSTEE (THRU 02/24) Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Ashley RieserTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Anniece RobinsonTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Eloise SchlaflyTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • John SteffensTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Christie SchmukeMEMBER AT LARGE (THRU 04/24) Hours 0.75Pay $0

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