St. Louis Community Foundation

Nearly one year ago, an EF3 tornado changed the lives of countless families across St. Louis. In the days and months that followed, our community showed up with generosity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to recovery.

Thanks to the support of donors, fundholders, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and community leaders, the St. Louis Community Foundation has distributed more than $1.13 million to organizations supporting recovery efforts across our region.

Today, we’re sharing a look back at the impact made possible through this collective response — and the work that still lies ahead.

Read the Tornado Impact Recovery Report:https://stlgives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-16-Tornado-Recovery-Impact-Report-1.pdf

The winners for the Community Improvement & Economic Development Mission Prize are: East Side Heart & Home Family Center 501c3, MADCO, Lift For Life Gym, Ujima, and The American Legion Boys State of Missouri, Inc. Congratulations!

The winners for the Returning Participant prize are League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis, Episcopal City Mission, Project Animal Freedom - St. Louis, MO, Stray Rescue of St. Louis and St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra. Congratulations and thank you for participating in this year's Give STL Day!

The winners for the First Time Participant Prize are Zenhorse, NewJourney Baptist Church Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, Claudie's Urban Gardens, and RRR Sanctuary. Thank you for participating in this year's Give STL Day!

Here are the winners of our First and Last Donation Prizes for Give STL Day 2026!
First Donation: Eagles Nest of St Clair County
Last Donation: Tenth Life
Each organization will receive $500!

The second set of winners of the Challenge has been selected! Congratulations to the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA), Smelly Cat Rescue, Needy Paws Rescue - St. Louis, MO, The Cat Shelter STL, and St. Louis County SAVE!

Each organization will win $1,000. Thank you again to Purina for their sponsorship and making this incredible prize possible!

St. Louis, thank you.

In a time where so many nonprofits are being asked to do more with less, this year’s Give STL Day reminded us of something powerful: this community still shows up.

To every nonprofit serving our region day in and day out, thank you for the work you do behind the scenes and on the front lines. And to every donor, advocate, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who gave, shared, encouraged, and believed in this day… thank you for proving once again what’s possible when a community comes together.

The 13th annual Give STL Day raised $3.6 million for local nonprofits across the St. Louis region. That impact will ripple far beyond today.

St. Louis, this is what generosity looks like.

Give STL Day is not over and we have officially surpassed $3 Million Dollars raised for nonprofits. Make your donation before 10am Friday, May 8th, 2026 to still be included in this day of generosity!

St. Louis! It’s the FINAL Power Hour for Give STL Day 2026. If you haven’t given yet, NOW is the time! Every donation made between now & 10pm will get an automatic boost.

It’s time to Give, Give, Give!

Have you had a chance to make your online gift yet? If not, this Power Hour is the perfect opportunity. ANY donation made to ANY nonprofit between 3:00 - 4:00 PM will receive an automatic boost. That means your donation goes even further!

Visit givestlday.org to find a cause that meets your passion!