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Today, Bayer Fund prides itself on being an innovative philanthropic leader, providing millions of dollars annually in four primary priority areas.

Food & Nutrition – Food security and reliable access to healthy, nutritious food are ongoing problems in our nation. From supplying food directly, to providing education and resources that help improve nutrition, reduce obesity and support families, Bayer Fund grantees are working to combat hunger and malnutrition.

STEM Education – With science, technology and innovation driving the world economy, we believe it’s critical to ensure there is equitable access to a quality STEM education for all students. We support quality programs that take place during the school day to build student curiosity, understanding, fluency and skills across the spectrum of STEM disciplines for students in grades K-12.

Health & Wellness – Education. Prevention. Assistance. These are three key tenets of Bayer Fund’s investments in health and wellness. We support services and programs for those dealing with cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Community Development – Bayer Fund supports a range of community organizations focused on youth development in the areas of STEM skills and performing arts.

Lutheran Foundation is committed to seeing the improved care of hurting people in the greater St. Louis metropolitan region. Through our grant support we help congregations and organizations deliver services that cultivate meaningful transformation—mind, body and soul.

Christian Faith In Action - To positively impact the lives of hurting people by supporting the volunteer capacity and programs of Christian congregations and agencies.

Congregation Community Engagement - To positively impact the lives of hurting people by strengthening the capacity of and supporting congregations in becoming an integral part of the health and well-being of their community.

Lutheran Schools & Organizations - To support a system of St. Louis area Lutheran schools dedicated to excellence in Christian education.

To support Lutheran organizations who partner with local Lutheran congregations to strengthen the impact of congregation community engagement and the congregations themselves.

Foreign-Born Populations - To assist foreign-born individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency, financial stability, and economic mobility, thereby enabling them to succeed and contribute to the community.

Justice-Involved Individuals & Their Families - To support the successful reintegration of justice-involved individuals by restoring their lives, family relationships, and communities, thereby enhancing community stability and public safety.

Older Adults Maintaining Independence - To foster optimal health and wellness for older adults enabling them to live safe, productive, and independent lives.

Investing for tomorrow has a positive impact today.

We envision a better, brighter St. Louis. By working closely with our donors and community partners, we believe we can endow a successful and thriving St. Louis – now and forever.

We serve our donors and community for an equitable and vibrant region.

The St. Louis Community Foundation inspires purposeful philanthropy that connects community and donors to build and preserve a more equitable and vibrant region, now and forever.

We are committed to our fundamental roles of helping donors create personal legacies, investing donor funds for maximum returns with minimum risk, and playing a leadership role in tackling our communities’ most challenging needs.

Over $450 Million granted from the St. Louis Community Foundation since 1974.

85% of funds stay in the St. Louis region.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows is one of the largest and oldest fraternal orders in the United States. Odd Fellowship was founded in England where it grew up during the 18th century. The Patriotic Order in England was followed by the Union of United Orders and the Loyal Order. In 1813, various lodges of the Union organized the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. American Odd Fellowship was founded as the Washington Lodge #1 in Baltimore in 1819, and the following year affiliated with the Manchester Unity. The three links of Odd Fellowship symbol represent Friendship, Love, and Truth.

The IBEW represents approximately 775,000 active members and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. The IBEW has members in both the United States and Canada and stands out among the American unions in the AFL-CIO because it is among the largest and has members in so many skilled occupations.

As union members, we bargain collectively with our employers over wages, benefits, and rights.

Most of us have very limited bargaining power as one person, but as a group, we are strong. And, with a good negotiated contract, we have legal protections we would not have otherwise.