Private foundation · EIN 43-1254043 · Carthage, Missouri

Helen S Boylan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Missouri. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $221K total, median $5,000. 78% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$221K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
78%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$4.1M

How to apply

No prescribed form. Contact: Helen S Boylan Foundation, Po Box 731, Carthage, Mo, 4173596558 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lindale Independent SchoolsLindale, TXGeneral educational support$40K
Cartghage R-9 FoundationCarthage, MOGeneral program support and boylan writting contest$16K
Guadalupe CentersKansas City, MOEarly childhood education and support$14K
McCune Brooks FoundationCarthage, MOGeneral support for services$11K
Kansas City Jazz OrchestraShawnee Mission, KSMusic concert support$10K
Lillie Russell Memorial LibraryLindale, TXLibrary books and materials support$10K
Art CentralCarthage, MOChildrens art programs$9,500
Cedar Hill Cemetery AssociationCarthage, MOResidents support$9,000
Social WorxTyler, TXProvide social services to individuals$7,000
Hope Haven of East TexasTyler, TXTeenage girls residential care and protection$7,000
City of CarthageCarthage, MOMiscellaneous discreationary support expenses$7,000
Carthage Humane SocietyCarthage, MOSupport of no kill dog and cat kennel$7,000
Vision CarthageCarthage, MOCommunity development projects$6,000
PromusicaJoplin, MOMusic education programs$6,000
Early AccessKansas City, MOChildren development$5,000
Front Porch AllianceKansas City, MOResidential help and support for east side residents$5,000
Pet Resource CenterKansas City, MOSupport for services provided to pets$5,000
Joplin Habitat for HumanityJoplin, MOHousing for needy$5,000
Happy BottomsKansas City, MODiapers for infants$5,000
Boots Court FoundationCarthage, MOHistoric structure restoration$5,000
Parents As TeachersCarthage, MOClassroom assistance by parents$3,995
Lindale LibraryLindale, TXGeneral library support$3,000
Tiny Evie RocksTyler, TXSuicide prevention program$3,000
Carthage Historic PreservationCarthage, MOHistoric structure preservation$3,000
Childres Dtr for Visual ImagesKansas City, MOChildren vision support services$3,000
PawesperityLees Summit, MOPet grooming school and education for work$2,500
Ww1 MuseumKansas City, MOGeneral support museum maintenance$2,500
Rightfully SewingKansas City, MOTeaching sewing for job opportunities$2,500
Platte Senior CenterKansas City, MOPrograms and support for senior citizens$2,500
Rightfully SewingKansas City, MOMusic education and instrument education$2,000
Youth Symphony of Kansas CityKansas City, MOSupport for youth music education$2,000
Recovery Outreach CenterJoplin, MOAddition recovery program$1,800

By state: Missouri 25 · Texas 6 · Kansas 1

About this foundation

Helen S Boylan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carthage, Missouri, administered in care of James R Spradling, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Helen S Boylan Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No prescribed form. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Helen S Boylan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $221K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Helen S Boylan Foundation give?

Missouri (25 grants), Texas (6 grants), Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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