Private foundation · EIN 43-1092779 · Chillicothe, Missouri

Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $130K total, median $2,250. 92% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$130K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in MO
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chillicothe R-Ii Schools Chillicothe MoChillicothe, MOEducation$53K
Chillicothe Future Farmers of America Alumni Association Chillicothe MoChillicothe, MOEducation$41K
Livingston County Extension CouncilChillicothe, MOEducation$10K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesChillicothe, MOCharitable$9,800
Missouri FFA AssociationJefferson City, MOCharitable$5,000
Pony Express CouncilSt Joseph, MOCharitable$2,500
Boy Scouts of America Troop 120Chillicothe, MOCharitable$2,000
Grand River Technical SchoolChillicothe, MOEducation$2,000
Plattsburg Hustlers 4-H ClubPlattsburg, MOCharitable$2,000
Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsJefferson City, MOEducation$1,500
Main Street ChillicotheChillicothe, MOCharitable$500
National Fire Safety Council IncMichigan Center, MIEducation$400

By state: Missouri 11 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chillicothe, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1976. 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 Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 12 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation give?

Missouri (11 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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