Bellefontaine Cemetery Association is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1936. According to its NTEE Classification (Y50) the organization is classified as: Cemeteries, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bellefontaine Cemetery Association employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellefontaine Cemetery Association is a 501(c)(13) and as such, is described as a "Cemetery Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Bellefontaine Cemetery Association generated $3.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE A CEMETERY UNDER 501(C)(13).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF A CEMETERY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(13).
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael L Crawford Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Scott Hunt Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Meredith C Jones III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Stephen C Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Christopher Bade Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Linda Bond Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Brickman Group Ltd Grounds Maintenance | 12/30/17 | $423,327 |
Cannonball Inc Marketing | 12/30/17 | $179,079 |
Whelan Security Security | 12/30/17 | $149,347 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $51,822 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,822 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $837,924 |
| Investment income | $1,958,802 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,019,816 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,942,773 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $224,833 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $432,758 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,337,545 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,303 |
| Other employee benefits | $346,669 |
| Payroll taxes | $114,133 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,709 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $412,481 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,340 |
| Advertising and promotion | $293,845 |
| Office expenses | $137,488 |
| Information technology | $81,593 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $76,775 |
| Travel | $51,338 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $639,270 |
| Insurance | $112,054 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,359,953 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,506,469 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $313,145 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,730,400 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,270,310 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $135,197,677 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,491 |
| Total assets | $148,031,492 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $551,986 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $810,895 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,362,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $145,109,197 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,559,414 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $148,031,492 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bellefontaine Cemetery Association has awarded $218,833 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNION WEST FLORISSANT HOUSING SOLUTIONS INC PURPOSE: TO FUND THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
FRIENDS OF BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY PURPOSE: TO PAY FOR EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION | $193,833 |