Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 43-1897857
Foundation Overview
Based in Chillicothe, MO, Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation has awarded 266 grants totaling $3,780,896 to organizations in Missouri and Illinois. Individual grants range from $100 to $525,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,780,896
Total Assets
$9,920,758
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$2,750
% Median Grant Decline
-31%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%
8 of 48 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Missouri
100% of all grants are concentrated in Missouri, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in Chillicothe (79%), Carrollton (7%), Dawn (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-12%
Declining funding trend with 12% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $25,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Carrollton Public Library | $350 | Carrollton, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Chamber Of Commerce | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $15,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Rotary Foundation | $750 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $81,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Community Resource Center | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Concerned Citizens For The Community | $16,254 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $6,839 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2023 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $54,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2023 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2023 |
| House Of Prayer | $20,839 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2023 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $1,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Livingston County Veterans Association | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Veterans Building | 2023 |
| Saving Kidsight | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Vision | 2023 |
| Southwest R-1 School District | $1,800 | Ludlow, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Taking Shape | $2,500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Youth Leadership | 2023 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $7,500 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Welsh Cemetery Association Of Dawn Missouri | $3,000 | Dawn, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $25,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Carrollton Public Library | $350 | Carrollton, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Chamber Of Commerce | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $15,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chillicothe Rotary Foundation | $750 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $81,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Community Resource Center | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Concerned Citizens For The Community | $16,254 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $6,839 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2023 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $54,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2023 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2023 |
| House Of Prayer | $20,839 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2023 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $1,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Livingston County Veterans Association | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Veterans Building | 2023 |
| Saving Kidsight | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Vision | 2023 |
| Southwest R-1 School District | $1,800 | Ludlow, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Taking Shape | $2,500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Youth Leadership | 2023 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $7,500 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2023 |
| Welsh Cemetery Association Of Dawn Missouri | $3,000 | Dawn, MO, US | Community Development | 2023 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Blue Mound Cemetery | $500 | Dawn, MO, US | Cemetery Maintenance | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Scouting | 2022 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $25,500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian Builders | $15,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Chamber Of Commerce | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $63,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $31,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Concerned Citizens For The Community | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $9,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2022 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $5,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2022 |
| Green Hills Cyclists Foundation | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $6,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2022 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| House Of Prayer | $76,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2022 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $1,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Patch | $9,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Taking Shape | $4,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | Youth Leadership | 2022 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $14,500 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Blue Mound Cemetery | $500 | Dawn, MO, US | Cemetery Maintenance | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Scouting | 2022 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $25,500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian Builders | $15,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Chamber Of Commerce | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $63,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $31,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Concerned Citizens For The Community | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $9,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2022 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $5,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2022 |
| Green Hills Cyclists Foundation | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $6,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2022 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| House Of Prayer | $76,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2022 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $1,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Patch | $9,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Taking Shape | $4,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | Youth Leadership | 2022 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $14,500 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Blue Mound Cemetery | $500 | Dawn, MO, US | Cemetery Maintenance | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Scouting | 2022 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $25,500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian Builders | $15,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Chamber Of Commerce | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $63,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $31,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Concerned Citizens For The Community | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $9,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2022 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $5,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2022 |
| Green Hills Cyclists Foundation | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $6,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2022 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| House Of Prayer | $76,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2022 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $1,250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Patch | $9,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2022 |
| Taking Shape | $4,000 | Carrollton, MO, US | Youth Leadership | 2022 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $14,500 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2022 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Blue Mound Cemetery | $2,000 | Dawn, MO, US | Cemetery Maintenance | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Scouting | 2021 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian Builders | $15,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2021 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $1,150 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $40,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $61,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2021 |
| City Of Chillicothe (real Estate) | $525,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Economic Developmentcost Basis 350,226fmv Determined By Appraisal | 2021 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $101,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Creative Pathways Residential Supports | $4,000 | Brookfield, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $2,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Dawn Fire Fighters Association | $40,750 | Dawn, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $11,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2021 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $6,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2021 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $7,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2021 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $30,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| House Of Prayer | $31,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2021 |
| Kelly Poling Arts District | $7,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Cultural Arts | 2021 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $4,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Livingston County Veterans Association | $75,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Veterans Building | 2021 |
| Meadville R-iv School | $100 | Meadville, MO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Patch | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2021 |
| Saving Kidsight | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Youth Vision | 2021 |
| Taking Shape | $2,500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Youth Leadership | 2021 |
| University Of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2021 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Scouting | 2020 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $500 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Chillicothe Area Christian Builders | $15,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2020 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $37,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $63,200 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Chillicothe Summer Playground Association | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $3,440 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Concerned Christians For The Community | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $813 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2020 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $103,906 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Green Hills Cyclists Foundation | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Hedrick Medical Center Foundation | $1,400 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $36,778 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| House Of Prayer | $5,928 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2020 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $13,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Livingston County Veterans Association | $75,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Veterans Building | 2020 |
| Patch | $11,778 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2020 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $8,913 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2020 |
| American Legion Post #25 | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $3,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Scouting | 2018 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $3,300 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Chillicothe Area Habitat For Humanity Inc | $15,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2018 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2018 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $42,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $168,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2018 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $10,200 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Dawn Fire Fighters Association | $13,650 | Dawn, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Medical Expenses | 2018 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2018 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $62,800 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2018 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $20,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2018 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $10,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| House Of Prayer | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2018 |
| Livingston County Comm Dev Corp | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Livingston County Food Pantry | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Food For Needy | 2018 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| North Central Missouri 4-h & Ffa Fair Association Inc | $250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Recovery Of Chillicothe Inc | $5,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $8,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2018 |
| Southwest R-1 School District | $2,500 | Ludlow, MO, US | Education | 2018 |
| Summer Playground Association | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth Sports | 2018 |
| Tina-avalon Reorganized School District 2 | $12,000 | Tina, MO, US | Education | 2018 |
| American Legion Post #25 | $9,922 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Amy's Story | $500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Area Youth Benefit Fund | $400 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth | 2017 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | $3,740 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $400 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Chillicothe Area Habitat For Humanity Inc | $10,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2017 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $2,600 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $12,662 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $132,200 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Concerned Citizens For The Community | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $13,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Dawn Fire Fighters Association | $10,000 | Dawn, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Empower International | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Christian Ministry | 2017 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $500 | St Joseph, MO, US | Youth | 2017 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $24,300 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Grand River Entertainment | $28,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Amateur Athletics | 2017 |
| Green Hills Rural Development Inc | $2,000 | Trenton, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Hedrick Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2017 |
| House Of Prayer | $3,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2017 |
| Ki-li-ro-co Association | $3,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Livingston Co R-iii School District | $400 | Chula, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Livingston County Comm Dev Corp | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Ministerial Alliance | $1,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2017 |
| North Central Missouri 4-h & Ffa Fair Association Inc | $250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Patch | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Riding For Our Veterans | $250 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Shoes From The Heart | $1,500 | Macon, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Southwest R-1 School District | $3,200 | Ludlow, MO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Summer Playground Association | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2017 |
| Amy's Story | $700 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Area Youth Benefit Fund | $375 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $200 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Youth | 2016 |
| Breckenridge R-i School District | $5,000 | Breckenridge, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Carroll County Area Ymca | $1,900 | Carrollton, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Chillicothe Area Habitat For Humanity Inc | $10,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Housing For Poor | 2016 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | $250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Chillicothe Ffa Alumni Association | $7,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Chillicothe R-ii School District | $21,600 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| City Of Chillicothe | $129,167 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Creative Pathways Residential Supports | $5,000 | Brookfield, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | $13,500 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Dawn Fire Fighters Association | $10,000 | Dawn, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2016 |
| First Choice Of Missouri | $3,000 | Marceline, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $1,000 | St Joseph, MO, US | Youth | 2016 |
| Grand River Area Family Ymca | $18,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Green Hills Trail Association | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Hale R-1 School District | $1,000 | Hale, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Home Of Sliced Bread Corporation | $19,750 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Education And Community Development | 2016 |
| Hope Haven Industries | $10,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| House Of Prayer | $1,750 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2016 |
| Livingston Co R-iii School District | $400 | Chula, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Livingston County 4-h Foundation | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Livingston County Comm Dev Corp | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | $1,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Ministerial Alliance | $12,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Christian Ministry | 2016 |
| North Central Missouri 4-h & Ffa Fair Association Inc | $250 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| North Central Missouri College Foundation | $475 | Trenton, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| North Missouri Center For Youth And Families | $9,735 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Patch | $3,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
| Southwest R-1 School District | $700 | Ludlow, MO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Summer Playground Association | $2,000 | Chillicothe, MO, US | Community Development | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 43-1897857 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 228 Chillicothe, MO 64601-0228 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Robert Cowherd |
|---|---|
| Director | John Marcolla |
| Vice-president | Garth Greener |
| Secretary | Tim Childers |
| Treasurer | Charles Bigler |
Forms 990-PF
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