HUMANS OF ST LOUIS

EIN: 371835436 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$101,837
Total Expenses
$103,143
Total Assets
$61,743
Net Assets
$61,302
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LINDY DREW
Phone
6023007986
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HUMANS OF ST LOUIS is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $102K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Humans of St. Louis is a non-profit with the mission of sharing photographic portraits and first-person stories to highlight local needs, issues, and experiences from people in the St. Louis region.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

COLLABORATIONS: The majority of our teams time and effort is spent collaborating with other companies who approach Humans of St. Louis for storytelling services. In exchange for payment, we partner...

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COLLABORATIONS: The majority of our teams time and effort is spent collaborating with other companies who approach Humans of St. Louis for storytelling services. In exchange for payment, we partner to produce original creative content specific to a particular theme such as health, equity, neighborhood, or the arts. In the past, weve done interviews and photographs in our signature style for BJC CAREERS, Forward Through Ferguson, St. Louis Housing Authority, and STL Made. Content posts to our social media following of 165,000 viewers on Facebook and Instagram.

Program 2

PRESENTATIONS: Our storytellers give presentations and do panel talks at schools and businesses about the art of storytelling at the intersection of social work and public health. They teach how to...

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PRESENTATIONS: Our storytellers give presentations and do panel talks at schools and businesses about the art of storytelling at the intersection of social work and public health. They teach how to ask deeper questions, invite people to tell their stories, conduct interviews, photograph strangers, edit content, post to socials, moderate comments, and market their work. They talk about how Humans of St. Louis began as an art project and morphed into a nonprofit with a team of up to 15 contributors. This year we presented to WashU Med School, SSM Health, MICDS, and Special School District of St. Louis County.

Program 3

EXHIBITIONS BOOK SALES: In order to promote a longer life span and play time for the creative content, we also print and frame our photostories to enhance community spaces with gallery shows of our...

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EXHIBITIONS BOOK SALES: In order to promote a longer life span and play time for the creative content, we also print and frame our photostories to enhance community spaces with gallery shows of our work. Weve displayed exhibits at universities, high schools, libraries, churches, art galleries, the airport, and peoples homes. This year, we had shows on display at WashU, SLU, St. Peters UCC Resource Center, and Webster Arts. We also sell our book from our second print run at various stores and events, like markets and presentations, and in bulk to businesses and educational institutions.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,012
Program Service Revenue $50,264
Investment Income $1,466
Other Revenue $36,095
TOTAL REVENUE $101,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,113
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $22,030
TOTAL EXPENSES $103,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $101,837 $87,672 +0.2%
Expenses $103,143 $87,052 +0.2%
Net Income $-1,306 $620 -3.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
2

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LIZ MERGENTHALER TREASURER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRICA FRANKS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MESHA GARNER PRESIDENT 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WHITNEY HOWLAND BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY EDGELL BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA BAKER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNDALL GREGSON SECRETARY 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $101,837 $103,143 $61,743 $-1,306
2024 $87,672 $87,052 $64,239 $620
2023 $86,762 $76,011 $63,519 $10,751
2022 $112,123 $128,750 $53,727 $-16,627
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