Nonprofit · EIN 37-1835436
HUMANS OF ST LOUIS
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $101,837 | $103,143 | -$1,306 | $61,743 | $441 | $61,302 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $87,672 | $87,052 | $620 | $64,239 | $1,783 | $62,456 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $86,762 | $76,011 | $10,751 | $63,519 | $1,683 | $61,836 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,012
- Program service revenue
- $50,264
- Investment income
- $1,466
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $34,911
- Other revenue
- $36,095
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $75,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $81,113
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $526
- Travel
- $2,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,239
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,743
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $441
- Net assets, end of year
- $61,302
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $61,302
- Gross receipts
- $101,837
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 2
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ MERGENTHALER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JERRICA FRANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MESHA GARNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WHITNEY HOWLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| HOLLY EDGELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LYNDALL GREGSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAGEEN MIR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AMMIE MINTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LIZ MERGENTHALER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LYNDALL GREGSON | SERETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JERRICA FRANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MESHA GARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAGEEN MIR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LETICIA BROCK | TREASUER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMMIE MINTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LINDY DREW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5012 MARDEL AVE FL 1, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109-1730
- In care of
- % LINDY DREW
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 5012 Mardel Ave, Saint Louis MO 63109
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LINDY DREW, 5012 MARDEL AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Lindy Drew, 5012 Mardel Ave, Saint Louis MO 63109
- Signed the 990
- LINDY DREW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (602) 300-7986
- Website
- www.humansofstl.org
- Return prepared by
- PIYUSH MITTAL CPA
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 accomplishments
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1835436
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,743
- Income (IRS master file)
- $101,837
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $101,837 | $103,143 | $61,743 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $87,672 | $87,052 | $64,239 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $86,762 | $76,011 | $63,519 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $112,123 | $128,750 | $53,727 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Lindy Drew | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lindy Drew | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lindy Drew | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1835436).
Questions about HUMANS OF ST LOUIS
- What is the EIN of HUMANS OF ST LOUIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMANS OF ST LOUIS is 37-1835436.
- Is HUMANS OF ST LOUIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to HUMANS OF ST LOUIS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HUMANS OF ST LOUIS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HUMANS OF ST LOUIS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HUMANS OF ST LOUIS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HUMANS OF ST LOUIS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LINDY DREW.
- Who are the officers and directors of HUMANS OF ST LOUIS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HUMANS OF ST LOUIS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $101,837, expenses of $103,143 and total assets of $61,743 at year end.
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