Tilles Foundation

The Tilles Foundation is a St. Louis based charity fund for orphans, dependent mothers, and poor college students. The foundation was originally named the Rosalie Tilles Nonsectarian Charity Fund.

Established in 1926, the fund was a Christmas gift from C. A. Tilles to the City of St. Louis and its people.[1][2]

History

The foundation was established in 1926.

References
  1. Carver 2002, p. 188.
  2. "Gives Million to the Poor" Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missourian. December 22, 1926. Retrieved on 21 January 2014.

Bibliography
  • Carver, Nancy Ellen. Talk with Tilles: Selling Life in Fort Smith, Arkansas. St. Louis: Xlibris Publishing, October 21, 2002. ISBN 1401071996
  • "C. Andrew Tilles Dies; Was Racetrack Owner". Auburn Maine, The Lewiston Daily Sun. November 23, 1951. Retrieved on 16 January 2014.
  • "Gives Million to the Poor" Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missourian. December 22, 1926. Retrieved on 21 January 2014.


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