Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- Incumbent Graham re-elected to St. Louis Community College Board of Trusteesby St. Louis American staff, League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis and Sam Clancy, Annie Krall of KSDK on April 4, 2024
Doris A. Graham resoundingly retains her seat as a member of the St. Louis Community College Board of Trustee, Subdistrict 1. Graham was first elected to the board in 2012 and re-elected in 2018.Graham garnered 49.7% of the vote (12,684…
- Generational excellence inspires at sold-out 22nd Annual Business Saluteby By Kenya Vaughn The St. Louis American on February 24, 2024
The official theme of the St. Louis American Foundation’s 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Business Networking and Awards Luncheon was “In Support of Inclusive Regional Economic Growth.”
- Real partnerships can help power inclusive economic growthby Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American on February 18, 2024
Real partnerships are essential to building inclusive economic growth that is sustainable and brings benefits to more for the greater good.
- Michael Neidorff honored posthumously for leadership in business and philanthropyby Chris King for The St. Louis American on February 2, 2024
When Michael F. Neidorff, the longtime chief executive officer of Centene Corporation, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at age 79, his passing was reported as national news by Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.…
- Cheryl Jones keeps Girls Inc. on the goby Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American on January 26, 2024
Girls Inc. of St. Louis, under the leadership of President and CEO Cheryl Jones, was named the national organizations’ Outstanding Affiliate of the Year in the large budget category in 2020.
- Dave Steward II of Polarity is 2024 Entrepreneur of the Yearby Chris King for The St. Louis American on January 6, 2024
David Steward II, founder and chief executive officer of Polarity and an Academy Award-winning producer, is the St. Louis American Foundation’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year.
36th Education Salute awards nearly $2.8M in scholarships, honors education leaders
Nov 7, 2023
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Health Care
The Salute to Excellence in Health Care honors outstanding performances in health care for the African-American community in St. Louis.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.