Foundations that fund organizations in Lamar, Missouri
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lamar nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $179K to Lamar organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lamar around $6,750. 2 of these funders are based in Missouri; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lamar
- $179K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $6,750
- Based in MO
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lamar organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Charitable Foundation Inc | Lamar, MO | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | General Fund |
| Mabel Hylton Trust UW Dated 10/03/1996 | Ridgewood, NJ | 1 | $59K | $59K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Arvest Foundation | Bentonville, AR | 2 | $14K | $6,750 | Preselected only | For the Barton County Sheriff's Department to purchase an a…; To help replace volleyball pole pads, referee stands and ne… |
| Community National Foundation Inc | Chanute, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust | Joplin, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Snacks for children when out of school |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Lamar, Missouri?
Finley Charitable Foundation Inc, Mabel Hylton Trust UW Dated 10/03/1996, Arvest Foundation, Community National Foundation Inc, Fortner Charitable Foundation Trust and 1 others reported grants to Lamar 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 Lamar. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.