SoFi, a leader in providing families with banking and lending opportunities, has donated $1 million to The Jayson Tatum Foundation as part of their Generational Wealth Fund. SoFi’s mission is to help people reach financial independence to realize their ambitions, and this partnership will enable The Jayson Tatum Foundation to help the St. Louis region create generational wealth through homeownership. Qualifying low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers who are purchasing a home in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County (Missouri) will have the opportunity to apply for grants to assist with closing costs and approved emergency needs through The Jayson Tatum Foundation Homebuyer Grants Program.
To continue his support of the families in the St. Louis area, Jayson Tatum will match the SoFi donation to his Foundation. The Jayson Tatum Foundation will use this matching designated donation to provide grants to qualifying low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers to assist with some of the down payment costs for those qualifying applicants purchasing a home in St. Louis City, St. Louis County or St. Charles County (Missouri).
How to Apply for a Homebuyer Grant
Get started by attending a FREE Generational Wealth and Homeownership Workshop.
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Due to the overwhelming response to our initial Generational Wealth & Homeownership Workshop which was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, we will host a second Workshop later this year. If you wish to be notified by email when information is available for the next Generational Wealth & Homeownership Workshop, please click ‘Get Notified’ and fill out the form.
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Have questions? Please email homebuyergrants@thejaysontatumfoundation.org.
Beyond Housing, a nationally recognized, comprehensive community development organization dedicated to transforming the St. Louis region’s under-resourced communities, is partnering with The Jayson Tatum Foundation to steward eligible applicants through The Jayson Tatum Foundation Homebuyers Grants Program application process. This includes providing homebuyer education and individualized counseling, both of which are requirements for receiving closing cost, down payment, and/or emergency need home repair grants.
Individuals applying for The Jayson Tatum Foundation Homebuyer Grants may use any lender of their choice for the Homebuyer Grants application.
Interested in Learning About a Mortgage Prior to the Workshop?
If you wish to receive information from SoFi about loan pre-approval for a home mortgage, you can reach out through the links below to connect with a SoFi representative.
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To speak with a SoFi representative regarding mortgage loan pre-approval prior to the SoFi & JTF workshop, interested individuals may click the button below to complete the contact form.
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If you are not pre-approved for a mortgage loan, you can start an application now and any questions can be answered by the loan officer at the workshop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Attendance and completion of the Generational Wealth and Homeownership Workshop are mandatory for The JTF Homebuyer Grants Program applications. Attendees must register and attend a Workshop in person. Alternate dates or times for future workshops are not currently available. Please watch The Jayson Tatum Foundation website for information on additional workshops.
No, applicants are not required to use SoFi as their lender. Applicants are free to choose any lender that best fits their financial needs. While SoFi is a funding partner, The Jayson Tatum Foundation Homebuyer Grants Program allows applicants to explore and select the mortgage provider that offers the best options for their home purchase.
You can contact SoFi for information on mortgage pre-approval, or to schedule an appointment with a SoFi mortgage consultant by clicking the ‘provided “LEARN MORE” button below.
For further questions, please email us at homebuyergrants@thejaysontatumfoundation.org
The Jayson Tatum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The mission of The Jayson Tatum Foundation is to positively impact and inspire children, teens and their families through education, athletics and support, and to encourage them to strive to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.
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