Our Vision

The St. Louis City Senior Fund envisions the City of St. Louis as an aging-friendly community where older residents can thrive in environments that best support their well-being.

Our Activities

  • Exercise fiduciary oversight and administer the funds and assets of the St. Louis City Senior Fund.
  • Assess the needs of older residents (60 years and over) in the City of St. Louis.
  • Plan and set priorities for the use of funds.
  • Identify activities and programs that effectively and efficiently respond to priority needs.
  • Determine the annual allocation of funds; make grants and distributions; monitor implementation and evaluate results.
  • Report activities, results, and impact to the citizens of the City of St. Louis.

Our Core Values

  • Older Adults First – We serve as a voice for older adults, prioritizing the expansion and enhancement of services that support their well-being. Every decision we make centers on improving access to services and enhancing the quality of life for older adults in the City of St. Louis.
  • Ingenuity & Creativity – We honor the wisdom and innovation of older adults, recognizing their contributions to our community and fostering creative solutions to meet their evolving needs.
  • Reciprocal Learning & Continuous Improvement – As longevity increases and systems evolve, we value reciprocal learning across organizations and communities. We commit to continuous improvement in our approach and processes.
  • Excellence, Effectiveness & Impact – We invest in services and initiatives that address critical needs and drive meaningful impact. Our commitment ensures that St. Louis remains an age-friendly city where older adults can thrive.
  • Efficiency & Fiduciary Integrity – As responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, we uphold the highest standards of financial stewardship, legal compliance, and efficiency. We adhere to best practices in financial management and asset preservation.
  • Transparency & Accountability – We are committed to organizational transparency, regular reporting, and ongoing accountability to all our stakeholders. We operate in accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law (statutes 67.990-67.995)

Staff

Nicole Brueggeman

Executive Director
Email: nbrueggeman@stlseniorfund.org
Phone: (314) 200-7435

Stephanie Herbers

Program Manager
Email: sherbers@stlseniorfund.org
Phone: (314) 200-7436

Katie Ratkowski

Director of Operations
Email: kratkowski@stlseniorfund.org
Phone: (314) 200-7434

Employment at St. Louis City Senior Fund

 

Executive Board Members

William Siedhoff

Board Chair
Board Member Since: 2017
City Resident of: Ward 8, Soulard neighborhood

Cynthia Crim

Board Vice-Chair, Governance Committee Chair
Board Member Since: 2017
City Resident of: Ward 7, The Gate District neighborhood

Karl Wilson

Board Treasurer, Fiscal Committee Chair
Board Member Since: 2017
City Resident of: Ward 14, Downtown neighborhood

Mary Ann Nestel

Board Secretary
Board Member Since: 2017
City Resident of: Ward 2, St. Louis Hills neighborhood

Ann Bannes

Board Member, Program & Grants Committee Chair
Board Member Since: 2017
City Resident of: Ward 10, Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood

Chauncey “Skip” Walker Batchelor

Board Member
Board Member Since: 2017
City Resident of: Ward 10, Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood

Mary Wheeler

Board Member
Board Member Since: 2023
City Resident of: Ward 11, O’Fallon neighborhood


Past Board Members

Theresa Mayberry | Term: 2017 – 2019 | City Resident of: Tower Grove South
Julia Allen | Term: 2020 – 2023 | City Resident of: The Ville