Fayette Area Community Trust
Historical FunderFayette, Missouri · EIN 43-1558297 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Address | FACT - ATTN JANET JACOBS, P O BOX 471, FAYETTE MO 652480471 |
| Phone | 6602482222 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN GRANT APPLICATION FORM WITH THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ATTACHMENTS: 1.COPY OF ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION. 2. CURRENT COPY OF IRS LETTER STATING ORGANIZATION IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) OR AN EXPLANATION, IF ORGANIZATION IS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND AUTOMATICALLY TAX EXEMPT. 3.TWO BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT, LABOR COSTS, OR OTHER ITEMS PROPOSED FOR PURCHASE. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF: 1. PROJECT HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED. 2. THE REQUEST IS FOR ONGOING OPERATING EXPENSES. 3. IT IS NOT LOCATED IN OR SERVING THE FAYETTE COMMUNITY. 4. IT DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE APPLICATION ISSUES AS IT APPLIES TO SERVICES/PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES. 5. MANDATORY ATTACHMENTS ARE NOT ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist University | Fayette, MO | Sociology department | $50,000 |
| Fairgrounds Develop Assn | Fayette, MO | Fairgrounds improvement | $8,700 |
| Fayette Volunteer Firemen | Fayette, MO | Equipment | $6,000 |
| Howard County Fire Station 1 | Fayette, MO | Equipment | $4,500 |
| Fayette Area Heritage Assn | Fayette, MO | Art event | $2,500 |
| Howard County Ambulance | Fayette, MO | Equipment | $2,300 |
| City of Fayette | Fayette, MO | Aed unit | $2,000 |
| Coyote Hill | Harrisburg, MO | Assistance | $1,800 |
| Fayette R-Iii Schools | Fayette, MO | Supplies | $1,500 |
| First Christian Church | Fayette, MO | Holiday house | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $79,792 | 7 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101377
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1558297
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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