Private Foundation

THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION

Based in ST LOUIS, MO, THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $14.0M in revenue, $8.0M in expenses, $79.0M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 343 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $38.5M.

EIN: 222635309 ST LOUIS, MO Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$14.0M
Total Expenses$8.0M
Total Assets$79.0M
Grants Given343
Grant Total$38.5M
Filing Years2021–2025

Sample Grants Given

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
ST LOUIS, MO · 2025
TO DISCOVER AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.
$2,000,000
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
ST LOUIS, MO · 2025
TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.
$1,400,000
FOREST PARK FOREVER
ST LOUIS, MO · 2025
TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS.
$1,000,000
CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
ST LOUIS, MO · 2025
TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.
$1,000,000
SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION
ST LOUIS, MO · 2025
TO ENRICH THE ST. LOUIS REGION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
$500,000

Showing up to 5 of 343 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

TRUSTEE Alexandra V Smith
TRUSTEE Carrie D Pittenger
TRUSTEE John J Wolfe
CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT Robert B Smith Iii
TRUSTEE Sally Duffield
SECRETARY Virginia V Smith

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Top Grant Purposes

TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS
$5,020,998 3 grants
TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.
$4,000,000 2 grants
TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.
$3,000,000 2 grants
TO DISCOVER AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT PLANTS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH LIFE.
$3,000,000 2 grants
TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC
$2,030,043 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $14.0M $8.0M $79.0M
2024 $10.3M $7.3M $73.0M
2023 $7.8M $8.4M $70.0M
2022 $7.1M $5.8M $68.8M
2021 $4.7M $3.8M $64.9M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $4.7M to $14.0M (+198%), with total assets most recently reported at $79.0M.

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Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, and 3 other states.

COCTDCFLGAILMONYVA

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