Private foundation · EIN 43-1781735 · Joplin, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Willcoxon Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $275K total, median $5,000. 48% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$275K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jasper County CASAJoplin, MOUnrestricted$40K
Joplin Community ClinicJoplin, MOUnrestricted$26K
Missouri Southern FoundationJoplin, MOUnrestricted$24K
St Peters Catholic ChurchJoplin, MOUnrestricted$20K
St Peters OutreachJoplin, MOUnrestricted$15K
Americana Music AcademyLawrence, KSUnrestricted$10K
Dwell With DignityDallas, TXUnrestricted$10K
Joplin Regional Medical School AllianceNeosha, MOUnrestricted$10K
Lafayette HouseJoplin, MOUnrestricted$10K
Madison Co Hospital FoundationFredricktown, MOUnrestricted$10K
St Louis Public Library FoundationSt Louis, MOUnrestricted$10K
St Thomas More Catholic CenterPullman, WAUnrestricted$7,500
Joplin Public LibraryJoplin, MOUnrestricted$6,000
Ascend NwTulalip, WAUnrestricted$5,000
Beverly's PghNorth Huntington, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Catholic Community Services of WwashingtonSeattle, WAUnrestricted$5,000
5 Stones ChurchFranklin, TNUnrestricted$5,000
Central Oh Youth for ChristColumbus, OHUnrestricted$5,000
Creative Learning ExploriconJoplin, MOUnrestricted$5,000
Equus Rescue & TherapyColumbia, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Friends of Dillon Ranger DistrictSilverthorne, COUnrestricted$5,000
Mountain Top ExploriumBreckenridge, COUnrestricted$5,000
PetoloniaColumbus, OHUnrestricted$5,000
St Paul's OutreachKansas City, MOUnrestricted$5,000
University of KansasLawrence, KSUnrestricted$5,000
Joplin Trails CoalitionJoplin, TNUnrestricted$3,000
Beyond Ability MattersDublin, OHUnrestricted$2,500
St Michael the ArchangelJoplin, MOUnrestricted$2,500
Pro MusicaJoplin, MOUnrestricted$2,000
Spiva Center for the ArtsJoplin, MOUnrestricted$2,000
Be Love RevolutionAnn Arbor, MIUnrestricted$1,500
London High SchoolLondon, OHUnrestricted$1,500
Joplin Historical SocietyJoplin, MOUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Missouri 16 · Washington 3 · Kansas 2 · Ohio 4 · Texas 1 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Willcoxon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Joplin, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Willcoxon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Willcoxon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $275K across 33 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Willcoxon Family Foundation give?

Missouri (16 grants), Washington (3 grants), Kansas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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Jennings Family Foundationsince 2011 Joplin, MO $175K7 grants · 2025 $20KYes $3.5M
Jim and Carol Gaskill Memorial Trsince 2021 Joplin, MO $205K21 grants · 2025 $5,000Yes $3.0M
Jasper County Association for Social Service Incsince 1953 Joplin, MO $72K20 grants · 2025 $2,500Yes $1.4M
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