Private foundation · EIN 47-7097035 · Springfield, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Missouri. The foundation accepts applications (Not applicable) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $300K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri. Stated restrictions: Not applicable

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
44
$300K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
Not applicable
Assets
$4.2M

How to apply

Not applicable Contact: Central Trust Company, 3333 S National Ave, Springfield, Mo, 4175691623, PATTY.JOHNS@CENTRALTRUST.NET Deadlines: Not applicable Restrictions: Not applicable

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Child Advocacy CenterSpringfield, MODonation$25K
Foundation for Springfield Public Foundation for Springfield Public SchoolsSpringfield, MODonation$20K
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch LLCBrighton, MODonation$15K
Foster Adopt Connect IncSpringfield, MODonation$10K
Barnabus FoundationSpringfield, MODonation$10K
Bridge of Faith Community ChurchRockaway Beach, MODonation$10K
CASA of Southwest MissouriSpringfield, MODonation$10K
Care to LearnSpringfield, MODonation$10K
Springfield WorkshopSpringfield, MODonation$10K
Friends of Abilities FIRSTSpringfield, MODonation$10K
Springfield Greene County Public Li Springfield Greene County Public LibrarySpringfield, MODonation$8,750
Gift of Hope IncForsyth, MODonation$7,950
Ozarks Literary CouncilSpringfield, MODonation$7,500
The Victim CenterSpringfield, MODonation$7,500
Hope Counseling CenterBranson, MODonation$7,500
Children's Miracle NetworkSpringfield, MODonation$7,500
Christian County Business Developme Christian County Business Development CorporationOzark, MODonation$7,500
Cents of PrideSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Community Partnership of the OzarksSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Springfield Symphony OrchestraSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Win-Pps Foundation for Women Pps Foundation for Women in NeedSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Harbor HouseSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Ozarks Food HarvestSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Discovery Center of Springfield IncSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
The Kitchen IncSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
The Harmony HouseSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Habitat for HumanitySpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Christian County CaresOzark, MODonation$5,000
Ozarks Counseling CenterSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Cox Healthcare FoundationSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Borrow My Angel FoundationSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Adult & Teen Challenge USAOzark, MODonation$5,000
Lutheran Family and Children's Serv Lutheran Family and Children's ServicesSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Breast Cancer Foundation of the Oza Breast Cancer Foundation of the OzarksSpringfield, MODonation$5,000
Drury UniversitySpringfield, MODonation$4,000
Boys & Girls Club of the OzarksBranson, MODonation$4,000
Ozarks Area Community ActionSpringfield, MODonation$3,500
Girls on the RunSpringfield, MODonation$2,500
Abundant BlessingsNixa, MODonation$2,500
Lost & Found Grief CenterSpringfield, MODonation$2,500
Mothers Against Drunk DrivingSpringfield, MODonation$2,500
Junior Auxillary of Taney County MoHollister, MODonation$2,000
Community Foundation of the OzarksSpringfield, MODonation$2,000

About this foundation

Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Missouri, administered in care of Diane Homan, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Not applicable Deadlines: Not applicable.

How much does Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 44 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Tr give?

Missouri (44 grants), per its latest filing.

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