@JSMF

The James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF) envisions a thriving St. Louis region where inclusive growth elevates shared prosperity and quality of life.

 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Joined June 2011
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St. Louis is a region filled with brilliance, creativity, and strength. But for decades, racial segregation and economic disparities have placed unjust limits on many opportunities. (1/4)
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JSMF is dedicated to addressing these issues by supporting initiatives that improve economic mobility. Our mission is to foster inclusive growth, elevate shared prosperity, and improve the quality of life in St. Louis for *all* St. Louisans. (3/4)
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Learn more about our history, our work, and our vision in this video. bit.ly/3E0ayMn (4/4)
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JSMF is pleased to announce a recent grant of $637,000 to @wepower_stl and its mission-aligned partners. (1/4)
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The ultimate aim of the funded WEPOWER project is to deliver sustainable, high-quality early childhood education with a seat for every child in our region who needs one, and to ensure that all St. Louisans have access to quality child care. (3/4)
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@CharliCooksey, WEPOWER CEO, said: “When we invest in the systems that care for our children, we are investing in creating a prosperous region. Early childhood systems change is a moral and economic imperative for our region.” wepowerstl.org/james-s-mcdon… (4/4)

James S. McDonnell Foundation awards grants of over $600,000 to WEPOWER and partners to fund early...

JSMF’s commitment to early childhood education is one expression of its vision of a thriving St. Louis region where inclusive growth elevates shared prosperity and quality of life.

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In keeping with our commitment to fostering a more equitable and prosperous St. Louis region, the James S. McDonnell Foundation has awarded an $8 million grant to @umsl to help fund the university's new School of Engineering. (1/4)
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"Economic mobility & inclusive economic growth aren't going to happen on autopilot," said JSMF Pres. Jason Purnell. "This investment is a down payment on the infrastructure needed to make sure people have opportunities to succeed, & that the region succeeds as a result." (3/4)
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Read more from @stlouisbiz: bizjournals.com/stlouis/news… (4/4)

Local foundation awards UMSL $8M to help fund new engineering school

The money will be used to fund scholarships for students in the university's new school of engineering.

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The James S. McDonnell Foundation has always called St. Louis home. Now, it is our sole focus. JSMF envisions a thriving St. Louis region where inclusive growth elevates shared prosperity and quality of life. (1/4)
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As we look toward the close of 2024 and the start of 2025, we are energized by the opportunity to create new partnerships with the shared goal of building a more equitable and more prosperous St. Louis region. (3/4)
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Learn more about us: jsmf.org/ (4/4)
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St. Louis Business Journal@stlouisbiz22 Oct 2024
A foundation has given $1 million keep St. Louis' guaranteed income program going through the end of this year, it said. bizjournals.com/stlouis/news…

Foundation gives $1M to continue St. Louis' halted guaranteed income program

A foundation has given $1 million keep St. Louis' guaranteed income program going through the end of this year, it said.

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Sarah Fenske@sarahfenske21 Oct 2024
New at @stlmag: The organization funding St. Louis' Guaranteed Basic Income pilot project turns out to be the James S. McDonnell Foundation. Here's why they stepped in stlmag.com/news/james-s-mcdo…

James S. McDonnell Foundation is now funding St. Louis' Guaranteed Basic Income program

The James S. McDonnell Foundation announced this morning that they have stepped in to privately fund St. Louis’ Guaranteed Basic Income program after a judge ordered it halted in July.  Signed into...

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REMINDER: All applications to the JSMF Open Call are due by 5 p.m. Central tomorrow (Friday, August 30)! (1/2)
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We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions, and we’re thankful to be in a community that truly understands the power of collaboration. Still need to put the finishing touches on your application? The link is here: bit.ly/3X0lj7c (2/2)
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