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
- Larry Thomas remains a driving force in the communityby Slyvester Brown Of The St. Louis American on January 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Larry Thomas has paid his dues. He retired in 2021 after working almost 50 years with Edward Jones and becoming one of its first minority partners. He began as an intern in 1977 and was immediately hired after he graduated from Washington University. He then rose through the ranks with multiple promotions. Thomas is widely The post Larry Thomas remains a driving force in the community appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Salute to Business Co-Presenters announcedby Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American on January 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm
While the national political climate has resulted in an increase in hostility toward efforts in supporting equity and inclusion in the business […]
- 37th Annual Salute to Education – Recapby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 17, 2024 at 10:36 pm
A short recap video of The St. Louis American Foundation’s 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala, held at […]
- Leading and learning by exampleby Kenya Vaughn | The St. Louis American on October 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm
- 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Galaby The St. Louis American staff on October 16, 2024 at 10:14 pm
- Video: Jackie Joyner-Kersee is the 2024 Salute to Excellence in Education Lifetime Achieverby Dawn Suggs | St. Louis American on October 15, 2024 at 9:40 am
- 2024 Stellar Performer in Education – Ellicia Lanierby James LeBine | The St. Louis American on October 14, 2024 at 3:50 pm
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.
