Charles & Ruth Billingsley Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 33-6047988 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$243K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Home Start Incorporated | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Noah Homes Inc | Spring Valley, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Carlsbad Educational Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | General operating | $10,267 |
| Access Youth Academy | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Master Chorale | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Outside the Lens | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Housingworks | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | Chula Vista, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ca Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue | Valley Center, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Curebound Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| A Step Beyond | Escondido, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Marcos Promise | San Marcos, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Encinitas, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Seniors Community Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Art Institute | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Library Association of LA Jolla | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Theatre Arts Foundation of San Diego Cou | LA Jolla, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Star Pal | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rancho Bernardo High School Found-Roboti | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pro Kids Golf Academy Inc | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,767 | 25 |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $235,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349103322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6047988
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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