Giddens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRepublic, Missouri · EIN 87-6692705 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$290K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $24,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
10% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seaton | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| People Hearing People | Republic, MO | unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Republic First Christian Church | Republic, MO | Unrestriced Gift | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The Tooth Truck Inc | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | unrestricted gift | $24,000 |
| Council of Churches Crosslines | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Care to Learn | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Victory Mission | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Foundation | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Ozark Food Harvest | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Southwest Missouri Humane Society | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Arc of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Kitchen Foundation Inc | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Developmental Center of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Greene County Library Foundation | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| CASA of Southwest Missouri | Springfield, MO | unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance | Earth City, MO | unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Castaway Animals Rescue Effort | Aurora, MO | unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Newborns in Need | Pfafftown, NC | unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $230,220 | 18 |
| 2023 | $137,046 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600569349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6692705
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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