Foundations that fund organizations in Chillicothe, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chillicothe nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $2.0M to Chillicothe organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
121 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chillicothe around $5,000. 18 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chillicothe
- $2.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 121
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MO
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chillicothe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe and Lenore Lambert Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 16 | $552K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Christian ministry; Housing for poor; Educational facilities & real estate |
| Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 26 | $330K | $4,075 | Preselected only | Community development; Education; Christian ministry |
| Minnie B Hedrick Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $137K | $69K | Yes | Unrestricted general; Grant for construction of |
| Hal F Juckette Family Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 7 | $126K | $21K | Preselected only | Operation help ministry; Capital improvements; Beds for kids |
| Roger a Browning Foundation Inc C/O Thomas L Ashbrook | Chillicothe, MO | 8 | $124K | $3,500 | Yes | Community development; New building; School supplies for students |
| Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 7 | $118K | $9,800 | Preselected only | Education; Charitable |
| Rose E Hoover Charitable Trust Hcmm Inc Trustee | Chillicothe, MO | 1 | $115K | $115K | Preselected only | The bert and rose hoover foundation acts as a feeder organi… |
| Fm & Gladys McCall Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 13 | $112K | $2,500 | Yes | Christian ministry; Education; Operation of camp for exceptional children |
| James Allbritain Lawson Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $105K | $105K | Yes | New elementary school |
| Livingston County Community Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 11 | $83K | $6,000 | Yes | Community development |
| Carl C & Ardath Hudnall Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 8 | $41K | $4,000 | Yes | Community development; Education; Housing for poor |
| Virginia Wall Scholarship Fund | Chillicothe, MO | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | Education |
| Cp and Dorthea Hutchinson Foundation Inc | Chillicothe, MO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Church youth activities |
| The Lloyd R Wallace Charitable Foundation | Braymer, MO | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Yes | 501c3 non-profit; Church |
| Kenneth F Churchill and Eugenia M Churchill Foundation Inc | Mooresville, MO | 3 | $8,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | 4-h program; American legion baseball, hwy patrol academy and boys & gir…; Education - music program |
| Kelley Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | 5 | $6,500 | $1,000 | Yes | Operation of camp for exceptional children; Christian ministry; Partner with youth and backpack buddies |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,635 | $5,635 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Purchase backpacks and school supplies for foster care chil… |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| The Francis Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Health/human services |
| John and Donna Moore Family Foundation | Marceline, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Elsberry Family Foundation | Leawood, KS | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Education |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Chillicothe, Missouri?
Joe and Lenore Lambert Foundation, Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation, Minnie B Hedrick Trust, Hal F Juckette Family Foundation, Roger a Browning Foundation Inc C/O Thomas L Ashbrook and 19 others reported grants to Chillicothe organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Chillicothe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.