The Steve and Linda Finerty Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-1867107 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$846K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,200
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
7% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis Symphony | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $366,470 |
| St Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $105,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $84,446 |
| Gateway Arch Park | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $55,000 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Siteman Center - Illumination Gala | Creve Coeur, MO | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Missouri Historical Museum | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $21,000 |
| Magic House | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $20,000 |
| Rung | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Heinzl Pastorial Memorial Fund | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Ladue Chapel | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum Foundation | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| St Louis Municipal Opera | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Webster Arts | Webster Groves, MO | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Ranken Jordan | Maryland Heights, MO | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Ready Readers | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| St Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield, MO | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Ketc Channel 9 | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,200 |
| Spirit of St Louis Women's Fun Sos | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,200 |
| Best Buddies International | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| City Academy | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Eden Theological Seminary | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| John Borroughs School | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Kiawah Conservancy | Kiawah Island, SC | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $600 |
| Community School | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $500 |
| Shakespeare Festival | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $500 |
| St Louis Psychoanalytic Institute | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $500 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Operating funds | $500 |
| Webster Groves Public Art Fund | Webster Groves, MO | Operating funds | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $300 |
| Home Sweet Home | Maplewood, MO | Operating funds | $250 |
| Loyola Academy-Car Shootout | St Louis, MO | Operating funds | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $846,216 | 41 |
| 2024 | $570,778 | 33 |
| 2023 | $468,200 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349100031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1867107
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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