We Partner
We work through you.   You stay in control of your client relationships; we’re here to lighten the load.  We focus exclusively on philanthropy and are skilled at addressing concerns of high-net-worth clients.  We help your clients become active philanthropists rather than passive donors by assisting with a giving strategy to boost the impact of your client's gift.  We are skilled at helping clients find their passions and develop plans to achieve optimal outcomes for their gifts.  We also have a vast knowledge of the St. Louis charitable community with a strong expertise in organizations that focus on children and youth. 

Our goal is to enhance your services to your clients by broadening the conversation from growing wealth to making a difference and leaving a legacy, and that helps you build stronger relationships.   Studies show that many high net worth individuals are expecting to talk about giving as they make financial plans with their advisors. They will appreciate the charitable impact and tax advantages you help them achieve by working with a community foundation. And, we help you connect across generations. When you help families establish Donor-Advised Funds, you begin an ongoing process of involvement with current and future generations.

We Follow
We follow the donor’s wishes on the distribution of their gifts.  It is not our intent to channel donor funds to pre-selected charities.  We are a full-service community foundation and facilitate gifts to all charitable agencies and all fields of interest.  We ask, however, that donors earmark a minimum of 50% of their annual gift for agencies that serve children and youth.    Donors may choose to remain anonymous, receive acknowledgments upon gift distribution or define their level of involvement.

We Offer
YouthBridge offers funds management, however, we follow the donor’s preferences.  When requested and when acceptable to the wealth advisor, we will establish the necessary accounts with the financial institution specified by the donor. YouthBridge can also assume the financial management function if requested.