An accomplished bass player, Jeanne is very generous in support of her passions. Her goal is to turn Missouri into a music Mecca for composers. Read the evolution of her dream in Fujah, a Springfield web-magazine.

It’s better to give than to receive, but why? We asked two local philanthropists what inspires them to share their time, expertise and wealth.

Rex Sinquefield sat down recently with the Post-Dispatch editorial board and reporters to explain a new state tax plan he supports.

“These deed restrictions do nothing to help the poor and underserved children of the City of Saint Louis,” Sinquefield said. “In addition to denying young people an important educational opportunity, they contribute to the economic instability of our neighborhoods and create a dangerous situation for families. Clearly, this decision by the SAB is short-sighted, and they should completely rescind this egregious disregard for Saint Louis children and the taxpayers who paid for these structures.”