United Way of Greater St. Louis Accepts
Cy Pres Awards

A Cy Pres award allows unclaimed or leftover funds from a class action settlement or legal judgment to be distributed to a nonprofit organization that serves an important public purpose or whose mission aligns with the original lawsuit. This ensures that the funds are used to support causes that benefit a broader community or advance a related cause.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is dedicated to helping people live their best lives by uniting resources, funding, and the community. We focus on five key areas: basic needs, early childhood and youth success, health and well-being, jobs and financial mobility, and community stability and crisis response.

In 16 counties across Missouri and Illinois, we support over 160 nonprofits with funding and training resources to maintain a strong safety net. We also operate the region’s largest Volunteer Center, engaging thousands of individuals, companies and groups in meaningful volunteer work.

Our 211 helpline offers 24/7 access to local resources and services, responding to over 200,000 requests for help each year. We aim to create a stronger, healthier, and more equitable St. Louis region through these efforts.

For more detailed information about United Way’s impact on our region, click here to access our most recent Annual Report.

To make a Cy Pres award, please contact Mary McMurtrey, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, at mary.mcmurtrey@stl.unitedway.org or by calling (314) 539-4065.

LEGAL TITLE/EIN

The legal name to use in gift-planning transactions is United Way of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Our Federal Tax ID number is 43-0714167.

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