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Fern Jameson Charitable Trust is a private trust based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is The Commerce Trust Company. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $183K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Missouri. According to available records, Fern Jameson Charitable Trust has made 18 grants totaling $356K, with a median grant of $22K. The foundation has distributed between $55K and $129K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $129K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $26K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$22K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$22K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Fern Jameson Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO.
Fern Jameson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $356K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $22K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $26K.
Fern Jameson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fern Jameson Charitable Trust is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Trust | TRUSTEE | $16K | $0 | $16K |
Total Giving
$72K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$45K
Distribution Amount
$60K
Total: $989K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$356K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$22K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$22K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red CrossGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $22K | 2024 |
| Childrens Mercy HospitalGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $22K | 2024 |
| City Union MissionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $11K | 2024 |