Private foundation · EIN 34-7182531 · Maryville, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gladys M Rickard Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Missouri. The foundation accepts applications (April 15 and october 15 of each year) and its median grant is $19K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $676K total, median $19K. 91% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: Should be 501(c)(3) charity or equivalent

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$676K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in MO
91%
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 15 and october 15 of each year
Assets
$9.6M

How to apply

Trust has 5 page application form to be completed and turned into trustees. Contact: Diane Thomsen, 525 W Grant, Maryville, Mo, 6608539815 Deadlines: April 15 and october 15 of each year Restrictions: Should be 501(c)(3) charity or equivalent

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nodaway County Ministry CenterMaryville, MOAdditional grant to be used for food and otherservices$100K
Nodaway County Ministry CenterMaryville, MOBrown bag programand to purchaseadditional meat, milk & eggs$89K
The Ministry CenterMaryville, MOBackpack buddiesprogram/purchase meat& purchase 2 double door freezers$75K
Hopkins Fire Protection DistrictBedford, IAPurchase 12 sets ofupdated turnout gear$75K
Community Services IncMaryville, MOHousing/utilityassistance & coats forkids & back-to-school fair$54K
Maryville Public LibraryMaryville, MORestoration/replicationof original windowsand door frames at library$32K
Hopkins Fire Protection DistrictBedford, IAPurchase remainderof turout gear$30K
Habitat for HumanityMaryville, MOPurcase of a lotfor house build& support service$25K
Clearmont Community ClubCleamont, MOPurchase/installationof new playgroundstructure at community park$25K
Marvyille R-Ii School DistrictMaryville, MOFunding for learningcenter playground$20K
North Nodaway R-Vi School DistrictHopkins, MOManufactur &installation ofpickering community sign$20K
Hopkins Ball AssociationHopkins, MOPurcase/installof aluminumbleachers at hopkins ball park$19K
Nodaway County Ambulance DistrictMaryville, MOPurchase oftransport ventilator$17K
City of SkidmoreSkidmore, MOPurchaseplayground equipment$15K
Nodaway County Senior Citizens SenateMaryvillle, MOTo fund the angelprogram at center$15K
West Nodaway R-I School DistrictBurlington Junction, MOPurchased shadestructures for playground$14K
Maryville Police DeptMaryville, MOTo aid in fundinga rescue boat atmozingo lake$10K
West Nodaway R-I SchoolBurlington Junction, MOPlayground improvement expenses$10K
Maryville KnightsMaryville, MOEnhance safety/qualityof ball park w/fencing,infield backdrop & new dugouts$10K
The Source Medical CenterMaryville, MOFor project funding$6,399
Lettuce DreamMaryville, MOTo purchasesecurity system$5,000
Guilford Community CenterGuilford, MOCarpet removal &new carpet installat community building$4,978
Nw Mo Robotics Educational FoundationConception Junction, MOTo be used for operating expensesfor the foundation$4,000

By state: Missouri 21 · Iowa 2

About this foundation

Gladys M Rickard Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Maryville, Missouri, administered in care of Frank H Strong Jr, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Trust has 5 page application form to be completed and turned into trustees. Deadlines: April 15 and october 15 of each year.

How much does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $676K across 23 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Gladys M Rickard Charitable Tr give?

Missouri (21 grants), Iowa (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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