This past Sunday, nearly 1,400 attendees witnessed the enshrinement of 15 great men and women, two teams, and one hospital into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Achievement Awards were also given to 16 men, women, and sports programs for their contributions to Missouri sports. This included an award presented to Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield for her crucial role in establishing the Boy Scout Merit Badge for Chess.

With the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis and the World Chess Hall of Fame, Rex Sinquefield is making St. Louis the Chess Capital of the World. The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame honored Rex this week by announcing his induction into the Hall.

To celebrate Philanthropy Magazine’s special issue on giving to arts and culture, they invited some of America’s leading arts donors and experts to weigh in on three important questions.

One of the things about the Mizzou New Music Summer Festival that has absolutely captivated me this week is the personal role that one of the primary donors, Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, takes in the festival.

Rex Sinquefield making an impact for local control of St. Louis police. For years, local leaders have sought to return the control of its Police Department to the city from the governor, who has appointed the board that oversees local cops since the Civil War.

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.