Finley Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLamar, Missouri · EIN 43-1660744 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Kathryn Jenkins |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Truman St, Lamar MO 64759 |
| Phone | 4176823373 |
| Form and materials | Organization name, address and contact person, brief history, elgibility, amount and purpose |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Awards restricted to entities or individuals from Barton County, Missouri. Directors and their families are prohibited. |
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
36% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| About Our Kids Inc | Lamar, MO | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Scholarship | $21,500 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $20,500 |
| Missouri Southern State University | Joplin, MO | Scholarship | $19,500 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Ozark Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Crowder College | Neosho, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Missouri University Science Technol | Rolla, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ozark Christian College | Joplin, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Cottey College | Nevada, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of De | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Missouri Welding Institute | Nevada, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Mission University | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Cox College | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Labette County Community College | Parsons, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Midway University | Midway, KY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532819349101213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1660744
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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