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Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation is a private corporation based in CHILLICOTHE, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Robert Cowherd. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $971K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Missouri. According to available records, Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $393K in 2020 to $260K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $985K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $525K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$104K
Based on 23 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.
Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO.
Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 100 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $525K.
Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation is headquartered in CHILLICOTHE, MO.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marcolla | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Robert Cowherd | PRESIDENT | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Tim Childers | SECRETARY | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Charles Bigler | TREASURER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Garth Greener | VICE-PRESIDENT | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$332K
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
$9.9M
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
$260K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$451K
Distribution Amount
$455K
Total: $5M
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Resource CenterCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| City Of ChillicotheCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $81K | 2023 |
| Grand River Area Family YmcaCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $54K | 2023 |
| Carroll County Area YmcaCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Carrollton, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| House Of PrayerCHRISTIAN MINISTRY | Chillicothe, MO | $21K | 2023 |
| Concerned Citizens For The CommunityCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $16K | 2023 |
| Chillicothe R-Ii School DistrictEDUCATION | Chillicothe, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Tina-Avalon Reorganized School District 2EDUCATION | Tina, MO | $8K | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesCHRISTIAN MINISTRY | Chillicothe, MO | $7K | 2023 |
| Saving KidsightYOUTH VISION | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread CorporationEDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Welsh Cemetery Association Of Dawn MissouriCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Dawn, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Taking ShapeYOUTH LEADERSHIP | Carrollton, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Livingston County Veterans AssociationVETERANS BUILDING | Chillicothe, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension CouncilEDUCATION | Chillicothe, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Southwest R-1 School DistrictEDUCATION | Ludlow, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Livingston County 4-H FoundationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Grand River EntertainmentAMATEUR ATHLETICS | Chillicothe, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Livingston County Humane SocietyCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Rotary FoundationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $750 | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Educational FoundationEDUCATION | Chillicothe, MO | $500 | 2023 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit FundYOUTH MEDICAL EXPENSES | Chillicothe, MO | $500 | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Chamber Of CommerceCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $500 | 2023 |
| Carrollton Public LibraryEDUCATION | Carrollton, MO | $350 | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian BuildersHOUSING FOR POOR | Chillicothe, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| PatchCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaYOUTH SCOUTING | Chillicothe, MO | $7K | 2022 |
| Hope Haven IndustriesCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Green Hills Cyclists FoundationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $3K | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni AssociationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Chillicothe, MO | $3K | 2022 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & GalleryEDUCATION | Chillicothe, MO | $2K | 2022 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial SchoolEDUCATION | Chillicothe, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| Blue Mound CemeteryCEMETERY MAINTENANCE | Dawn, MO | $500 | 2022 |
| City Of Chillicothe (Real Estate)ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCOST BASIS 350,226FMV DETERMINED BY APPRAISAL | Chillicothe, MO | $525K | 2021 |