CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE GIVING IN THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY A diverse group of women from nearly every corner of the St. Louis region, the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund (SOS) is proud to be celebrating 20 years of supporting small nonprofits across the St. Louis region. Since our founding in 2006, SOS has been a quiet but mighty force for change, delivering more than $3.8 million in focused and informed grants to 106 nonprofits. We pool our resources through collective giving, invest as a group, and work collaboratively to select and award grants. By investing collectively, we achieve greater impact. If you are interested in gaining a greater knowledge of philanthropy and a better understanding of nonprofits operating in the Greater St. Louis community, please join us. You don’t need an invitation, just sign up. Or join us at one of our coming events to learn more. Turning Good Into Greater Good: That’s Why We Give Together. |
 How It Works Contribute – Our members commit to an $1,200 annual contribution. $1,080 of each contribution goes to grants and $120 to support educational programs and operation. Vote – With “One Member, One Vote”, our members vote on proposed grants. Grant – Since our founding in 2006, SOS has invested more than $3.8 million in urgent and critical needs throughout the St. Louis Community. |
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Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund Hosts Grantee Showcase to Celebrate Collective ImpactNow in its 19th year of collective giving, the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund (SOS) hosted a Grantee Showcase on September 24, bringing together nonprofit organizations for an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration. A total of 11 local nonprofits received grants totaling nearly $215,000, equal to the amount they were awarded last year at this time. The Grantee Showcase marked a midpoint in SOS’s two-year grant cycle, offering a chance to reflect on progress and look ahead to continued impact. |
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