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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 88-1466114

Contegra Cares

A private foundation in Edwardsville, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 47 grants and $143,751 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

Preselected only

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

Assets and giving by year

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

    $143,751

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $50,666
  • Tax year 2023

    $106,354

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $40,499
  • Tax year 2022

    $50,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

47 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Missouri Veterans EndeavorSaint Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $45,000
  2. Northpoint Foundation IncKansas City, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $16,600
  3. Pedal the CauseSaint Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $16,072
  4. Caritas Family SolutionsBelleville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $13,444
  5. Metro East Humane SocietyEdwardsville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $5,500
  6. SONGS4SOLDIERSColumbia, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $4,000
  7. Our Little HavenSaint Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $3,950
  8. The Backstoppers IncBrentwood, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $3,370
  9. Ronald McDonald House Charities of St LouisSt Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $3,258
  10. Siue FoundationEdwardsville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $2,842
  11. National MS SocietyWashington DC, DC

    Further organization's objectives

    $2,500
  12. Edwardsville Rotary ClubEdwardsville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $2,400
  13. Blues for KidsSaint Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $2,100
  14. Camp HopeFarmington, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,500
  15. FHCHS Band BoostersCottleville, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,500
  16. The Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison CountyGranite City, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,500
  17. Boys and Girls Clubs of St Charles CountySt Charles, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,100
  18. Highland Moose Lodge # 2479Highland, IL

    Further organization's objectives

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

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,000
  20. Cottleville Police DepartmentCottleville, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,000
  21. JF Electric IncEdwardsville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,000
  22. Pool Hot Tub Alliance Greater St LouisSwansea, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,000
  23. Trekking for CDHHighland, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $1,000
  24. The Wentzville Police Department Blue Line Family IncWentzville, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $900
  25. Southern Illinois Builders AssociationO Fallon, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $880
  26. Backstoppers of St Charles CountyWentzville, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $828
  27. Revity Credit UnionGranite City, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $800
  28. Ever Loved - Keenan Hobick Memorial FundSan Francisco, CA

    Further organization's objectives

    $750
  29. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Further organization's objectives

    $533
  30. Autism Strong FoundationWaxhaw, NC

    Further organization's objectives

    $529
  31. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Further organization's objectives

    $518
  32. Haven HouseSt Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $517
  33. Doug Behme FoundationEdwardsville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $500
  34. Big Fish FoundationBoulder, CO

    Further organization's objectives

    $500
  35. Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors IncWinfield, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $500
  36. Madison County Regional Office of EducationEdwardsville, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $500
  37. Mustache March 4 PDGodfrey, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $500
  38. St Jude'sMemphis, TN

    Further organization's objectives

    $500
  39. St Charles Parks and Recreation FoundationSt Charles, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $400
  40. Greater St Louis Area Council BSASt Louis, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $340
  41. The Restore NetworkAlton, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $250
  42. Gillespie Community Unit District #7Gillespie, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $250
  43. Greater Kansas City UsbcRaymond Town, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $150
  44. United Ironworkers IncSteeleville, MO

    Further organization's objectives

    $150
  45. Edwardsville Tigers Baseball Club IncGlen Carbon, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $120
  46. Knights of Columbus 9266 Troy CouncilTroy, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $100
  47. Lebanon Fire DepartmentLebanon, IL

    Further organization's objectives

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services5 grants $76,86672% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $16,60015% of the total
  3. Animals1 grant $5,5005% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $3,3713% of the total
  5. Health3 grants $2,0332% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $1,5001% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $1,4181% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Missouri19 grants $99,735
  2. Illinois21 grants $38,186
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $2,500
  4. California1 grant $750
  5. Texas1 grant $533
  6. North Carolina1 grant $529
  7. New York1 grant $518
  8. Colorado1 grant $500
  9. Tennessee1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Sean KetchersideTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dennis AraujoPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Megan CroninSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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