Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Missouri · EIN 43-1863996 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$155K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynca | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $25,600 |
| Kvc Missouri | Kansas City, MO | Program support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Springfield, MO | Program support | $15,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sculpture Walk Springfield | Springfield, MO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $10,000 |
| Elks Lodge 2779 | Springfield, MO | Program support | $6,000 |
| Msu Foundation | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $6,000 |
| Umkc | Kansas City, MO | Program support | $5,958 |
| Casa of Sw Mo | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Kc Wells Academy | Kansas City, MO | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Program support | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish | Ballwin, MO | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mo Sport Hall of Fame | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Msu | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $5,000 |
| The Kitchen | Springfield, MO | Support of program | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | St Louis, MO | Program support | $5,000 |
| Gateway Human Trafficking | Chesterfield, MO | Program support | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics | Jefferson City, MO | Support of program | $2,000 |
| Least of These Pantry | Ozark, MO | Program support | $1,500 |
| Firefighters and Ems Fund | Delafield, WI | Program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,658 | 21 |
| 2023 | $314,370 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522409349101202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1863996
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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