EIN 43-6032561

The Backstoppers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
1959
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$7,925,868
2022
Total expenses
$4,455,984
2022
Total assets
$54,878,857
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

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 AssociationSee Part Iv$793,611
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$211,130
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$94,600
...and 78 more grants received totalling $1,752,990

Personnel at The Backstoppers

NameTitleCompensation
Ronald A BattelleExecutive Director
Ron BattellePast Executive Director , the Backstoppers , Inc Chief$187,367
Honorable Mary RussellTreasurer$0
Mr. Thom SehnertVice President / Treasurer$0
Mr. John CappsVice President / Treasurer / Director$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Backstoppers

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,060,871
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$863,284
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$1,508
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$205
Total revenues$7,925,868

Form 990s for The Backstoppers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-12990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $67,500 from St Louis Community Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $25,503 from Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 54 new grant, including a grant for $793,611 from St Louis Guns N Hoses Boxing Association
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Public safety organizationsEMS, fire, and rescue squadsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
10411 Clayton Rd 203
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
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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