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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 81-1963075

Craftsmen Cares Foundation

A private foundation in St Charles, MO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 78 grants and $81,674 paid in grants.

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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.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $81,674

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $18,452

  • Tax year 2023

    $86,112

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $65,041

  • Tax year 2022

    $75,212

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $69,620

  • Tax year 2021

    $28,925

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $35,648

  • Tax year 2020

    $20,429

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $47,023

  • Tax year 2019

    $18,759

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $35,911

  • Tax year 2018

    $16,683

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $13,205

Grants paid in 2024

78 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Welcome Neighbor STLBallwin, MO

    Washers and dryers for afghan families

    $19,196
  2. Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge HospitalMaryland Heights, MO

    To provide a continuum of care for medically complicated children

    $3,596
  3. Special Olympics MissouriJefferson Cty, MO

    Acceptance and inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities

    $2,500
  4. Salvation ArmySt Charles, MO

    Lunch for local volunteers and staff

    $2,237
  5. YouthhopeMoline, IL

    Donation for summer camp and student gift boxes

    $2,000
  6. Friends of Kids with CancerSaint Louis, MO

    Snarf's sandwiches for families of kids with cancer

    $1,907
  7. Coastal Cares FoundationTroy, MO

    Providing financial assistance to those in need

    $1,900
  8. Bethany for Children and FamiliesMoline, IL

    Coats for kids, food baskets, and adopt a family

    $1,891
  9. Bella EaseQuincy, IL

    Clothing donations and supplies for a summer kick off program

    $1,696
  10. Grace ChurchMaryland Heights, MO

    Adopt a family

    $1,585
  11. Salvation ArmyCape Girardeau, MO

    Lunch for local volunteers and staff and coats for kids

    $1,562
  12. Bible Baptist Church Co Carson FamilySt Charles, MO

    To help a family purchase a van

    $1,500
  13. Kenny Rogers Children's CenterSikeston, MO

    To improve the quality of life for children with special needs

    $1,500
  14. KutoSaint Louis, MO

    To prevent adolescent suicide and save lives

    $1,500
  15. Lincoln County Sheriffs OfficeTroy, MO

    Summer youth camp

    $1,500
  16. Southeast Missouri Food BankSikeston, MO

    To provide food for people in need

    $1,500
  17. Variety the Children's Charity of St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Variety camp lunch

    $1,363
  18. Risen ChurchDexter, MO

    Monetary donation for annual foster family christmas party, coats for kids

    $1,268
  19. Dexter R-Xi Elemenatary SchoolsDexter, MO

    Coats for kids

    $1,241
  20. St Cecilia School & AcademySt Louis, MO

    An education for students to develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially

    $1,215
  21. Winfield R-Iv School DistrictWinfield, MO

    Coats for kids

    $1,167
  22. Lutheran Mo SynodSt Louis, MO

    To donate items for hurricane helena victims

    $1,106
  23. Nebraska Diaper BankOmaha, NE

    Culture club tornado relief drive

    $1,001
  24. Dogs for Our BraveSaint Louis, MO

    To provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to wounded veterans

    $1,000
  25. Horizons Soup Kitchen & Food PantryQuincy, IL

    To provide food for people in need

    $1,000
  26. Project RenewalDavenport, IA

    To assist in offering outreach services to homeless people

    $1,000
  27. Special Olympics IowaGrimes, IA

    Acceptance and inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities

    $1,000
  28. Nell Holcomb R-Iv School DistrictCape Girardeau, MO

    Coats for kids

    $968
  29. Caritas Connections IncSaint Louis, MO

    To provide clothes, food, and assistance to needy individuals to alleviate suffering

    $900
  30. Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of AmericaSt Louis, MO

    To provide educational opportunities in scouts for boys, girls, and young adults

    $900
  31. Jesus in Disguise Food Pantry Co Food GiantChaffee, MO

    Donation of 70 turkeys for thanksgiving meals

    $785
  32. Sikeston Public SchoolSikeston, MO

    Coats for kids

    $745
  33. Kelly Elementary SchoolBenton, MO

    Coats for kids

    $720
  34. Scott County Central School DistrictSikeston, MO

    Coats for kids

    $703
  35. Loaves & FishesMaryland Heights, MO

    To provide turkeys for thanksiving dinners and support their summer carnival

    $672
  36. St Patrick CenterSaint Louis, MO

    Adopt a family

    $591
  37. Tata Sisterhood FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    To help women with TNBC get emotional support, resources and financial aid

    $549
  38. Blue Jay PantryCharleston, MO

    Food pantry donation

    $533
  39. Butterfly HavenSaint Louis, MO

    Coats for kids

    $521
  40. Individual

    To help offset medical expenses

    $500
  41. Individual

    To offset medical expenses

    $500
  42. Central Missouri Honor FlightColumbia, MO

    Transporting veterans to washington, D.C. To visit the memorials honoring their service and sacrifices

    $500
  43. Individual

    To offset medical expenses

    $500
  44. Individual

    To offset medical expenses

    $500
  45. Individual

    Assistance with immediate family needs

    $500
  46. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationKirkwood, MO

    Gateway chapter great strides walk donation

    $500
  47. Ecumenical CBC MealDexter, MO

    Meal sponsor donation

    $500
  48. Individual

    To offset medical expenses

    $500
  49. Knockout Ald IncChesterfield, MO

    To raise funds for ald research

    $500
  50. National MS SocietyNew York, NY

    Bike MS bay to bay donation

    $500
  51. Individual

    To offset medical expenses

    $500
  52. Southeast SharefestDexter, MO

    Donation to annual festival of sharing & food packing event

    $500
  53. Team Landon Clay FoundationTroy, TN

    To raise awareness for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (dipg)

    $500
  54. Wentzville Knights CharitiesWentzville, MO

    Food sponsor

    $500
  55. Shining LightCharleston, MO

    Coats for kids

    $496
  56. Salvation Army of the Quad Cities & DavenportDavenport, IA

    Adopt a family

    $453
  57. Bernie Elementary SchoolBernie, MO

    Coats for kids

    $447
  58. Semo-NasvJackson, MO

    Coats for kids

    $447
  59. John Wood Community CollegeQuincy, IL

    To enrich lives by providing accessible educational opportunities and services

    $400
  60. Chaffe Elementary SchoolChaffee, MO

    Coats for kids

    $397
  61. Willows Way IncSaint Charles, MO

    Lunch for field day

    $371
  62. Fathers & Families Support CenterSaint Louis, MO

    To provide information and support for new fathers

    $300
  63. Pedal the CauseSaint Louis, MO

    To support cancer research

    $300
  64. UnboundedSaint Louis, MO

    Coats for kids

    $298
  65. Blackhurst Elementary SchoolSt Charles, MO

    To provide updated banners and a window decal replacement

    $257
  66. Hand in HandBarnhart, MO

    To provide free services, resources, and referrals to those with unplanned pregnancies

    $200
  67. Megan Meier FoundationSaint Charles, MO

    To support and inspire actions to end bullying, cyberbullying and suicide

    $185
  68. Warren E Hearnes Elementary SchoolCharleston, MO

    Hats and gloves donation

    $180
  69. 18 Fore LifeDexter, MO

    To provide financial aid to individuals and family members dealing with cancer

    $150
  70. Bernie Church of ChristBernie, MO

    Coats for kids

    $149
  71. Oasis Food PantrySt Charles, MO

    To provide food and basic hygiene items to qualified recipients in ST. Charles county

    $142
  72. Monroe County Christian SchoolColumbia, IL

    To support the education of students in monroe county

    $100
  73. St Charles County Police Officers and Deputy Sheriffs AssociationOfallon, MO

    To support the officers and sheriffs' activities with low-income families

    $100
  74. The Restore NetworkAlton, IL

    Caring for foster families, so they can focus on helping children heal

    $100
  75. St Lawrence Catholic ChurchNew Hamburg, MO

    Provide food for a picnic event

    $65
  76. The Green Bear ProjectJackson, MO

    To educate the community about child abuse

    $51
  77. Friendly HouseDavenport, IA

    Coats for kids

    $50
  78. Individual

    Assistance with immediate family needs

    $18

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $21,09656% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $6,89018% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture3 grants $3,4019% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $1,6964% of the total
  5. Veterans and military2 grants $1,5004% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $1,0003% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $2,1326% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri56 grants $66,465
  2. Illinois7 grants $7,187
  3. Iowa4 grants $2,503
  4. Nebraska1 grant $1,001
  5. New York1 grant $500
  6. Tennessee1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Louis HelmsingPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
  • Mark HelmsingVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alicia StrossSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $0
  • Joseph ProehlTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0

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