The mission of the Dana Brown Charitable Trust is to support the health, education, and welfare of underprivileged/economically disadvantaged children and the health & welfare of animals in the St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan area. Their mission reflects a commitment to making a positive impact on those least capable of helping themselves, fostering opportunity, and encouraging organizations to have a strong positive impact on society, particularly in the St. Louis community.
The Dana Brown Charitable Trust focuses on supporting the health, education, and welfare of underprivileged children and the health and welfare of animals exclusively in the St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan area. Since its inception in 1994, it has sought to make significant, positive changes by funding organizations that share the ambition and courage to improve society. Children's needs and the overall betterment of St. Louis remain primary focuses, honoring Dana Brown’s legacy. Additionally, the trust extends its generosity to organizations dedicated to culture and zoology, reflecting Dana Brown's own interests in nature, other cultures, and animals. Through these efforts, the Trust aims to enrich lives and create lasting, positive impacts within the local community.