Social & Racial Justice
Social and racial justice are the underpinning of all of the Foundation’s efforts. The Foundation is committed to supporting organizations who strive for a more equitable and racially just society.
The Foundation supports organizations in a variety of ways—from financial assistance to mentoring, strategic guidance, technical assistance, etc. the Foundation works with like-minded organizations for the good of the region.
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ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization. It is the organization through which we carry out our legal advocacy, litigation and publication work. Gifts to this entity are tax-deductible.
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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an independent, non-profit organization that provides high quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people and the elderly in eastern Missouri. LSEM is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) corporation.
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NAACP
The NAACP insures the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups and citizens; achieves equality of rights and eliminates race prejudice among the citizens of the United States.
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The Ethics Project
The Ethics Project is multiple award winning a non-profit, 501(c) (3) corporation, with a mission to reduce the impact of crime, wrongful prosecutions and mass incarcerations by increasing collaboration of agencies and ministries that serve those most affected by crime and by raising the bar on ethical conduct within the system.
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The SoulFisher Ministries
The mission of The SoulFisher Ministries is to respond to the needs of youth with incarcerated parents and to promote restorative justice for those currently and formerly incarcerated.
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Urban League
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis exists to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. takes a holistic approach to economic empowerment and self sufficiency.