#317 | Barbara Carswell; Inner Workings of Philanthropy

Barbara Carswell is the CEO of YouthBridge; a Community Foundation that partners with donors to help charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants and donor services. Barbara directs YouthBridge’s efforts to partner with donors in support of charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children. She oversees a team dedicated to building the bridge between the philanthropic and nonprofit communities by providing exceptional giving experiences and impactful grants and community investments. After studies in Bonn, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland, Barbara earned her law degree from the University of Munich and her LL.M. from the University of Georgia. Prior to joining YouthBridge in 2013, Barbara was a tax attorney as well as the Executive Director of a child-serving nonprofit. Before assuming the role of CEO in 2021, she held the position of Vice President of Grants and Community. Barbara serves on the Boards of Philanthropy Missouri and the Saint Louis Council of Charitable Gift Planners. Website: Book a Legacy Interview | — A Legacy Interview is a two-hour recorded interview with you and a host that can be watched now and viewed in the future. It is a recording of what you experienced, the lessons you learned and the family values you want passed down. We will interview you or a loved one, capturing the sound of their voice, wisdom and a sense of who they are. These recorded conversations will be pr