Our Mission
At JSMF, we want to help build prosperity that works for St. Louis. What follows is an overview of how
we will advance our vision for shared prosperity and quality of life for the St. Louis region, with inclusive
and equitable economic growth as our north star.
Vision
We envision a thriving St. Louis region where inclusive growth elevates shared prosperity and quality of life.
Mission
We invest in organizations and initiatives focused on improving economic mobility for St. Louisans facing the starkest disparities.
Guiding Principles
- Convening and collaboration
- Responsive to the community
- Authentically advancing equity
- Evidence-based approach
- True partnership
Areas of Focus
Our Areas of Focus are deeply interconnected, mutually reinforcing, and offer and chance to collaborate for positive change.
- Increasing opportunity for the region’s workforce and enhancing workforce systems
- Supporting small and midsize businesses to scale
- Supporting efforts to help individuals and communities build and protect wealth
- Strengthening regional leadership capacity and civic infrastructure