EIN 43-6032561

The Backstoppers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
1959
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The BackStoppers recognizes the tremendous sacrifices that public servants make every day when they go to work. We understand the burdens placed on surviving spouses and children when tragedies occur.
Also known as...
Policemen and Firemen Fund of St Louis; Charter 00002274
Total revenues
$8,780,268
2023
Total expenses
$4,523,017
2023
Total assets
$65,635,607
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at The Backstoppers

Financial assistance provided to spouses and children of eligible Policemen, Firemen, & publicly-funded paramedics and emts who have lost their lives or experienced a catastrophic injury in The line of duty.

Who funds The Backstoppers

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
St Louis Guns N Hoses Boxing AssociationTo Support Charitable Causes of the Organization in Assisting Families of Police Officers and Firefighters Who Die in the Line of Duty.$788,640
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$434,825
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$138,842
...and 77 more grants received totalling $2,193,307

Personnel at The Backstoppers

NameTitleCompensation
Col. Ron BattelleExecutive Director$187,367
Elizabeth BettaleOperations Manager
Jim NoonanFinance Manager
Ronald A BattellePast Executive Director
Honorable Gary M. Gaertner, Sr.Board Member$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Backstoppers

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,278,504
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,500,025
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$1,538
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$201
Total revenues$8,780,268

Form 990s for The Backstoppers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-30990View PDF
2022-122023-11-12990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $788,640 from St Louis Guns N Hoses Boxing Association
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Greg Eble-Petromart Memorial Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Guth Foundation Charitable Trust
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Public safety organizationsEMS, fire, and rescue squadsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10411 Clayton Rd 203
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis County, MO
Website URL
backstoppers.org/ 
Phone
(314) 692-0200
Facebook page
backstoppers 
IRS details
EIN
43-6032561
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1959
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M24: Fire Prevention, Protection, Control
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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