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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
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
TO IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION THROUGH PLANT SCIENCE.
$1,400,000
FOREST PARK FOREVER
TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN FOREST PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS.
$1,000,000
CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CARE.
$1,000,000
SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION
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
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
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.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, and 3 other states.
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