J P Humphreys Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJoplin, Missouri · EIN 43-1244445 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$34.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor's Trust | Alexandria, VA | Worker Freedom Fund | $500,000 |
| Foundation For Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | Designated for L. reed general administration | $160,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | New York, NY | General Administration | $150,000 |
| Atlas Network | Arlington, VA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Arlington, VA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | General Administration | $100,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | General Administration | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | General Administration | $75,000 |
| American Institute for Economic Research | Great Barrington, MA | General Operating Budget | $50,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Center for Independent Thought | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Certell Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Free to Choose Network | Erie, PA | General Administration | $50,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Kansas Policy Institute | Wichita, KS | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Lehi, UT | General Administration | $50,000 |
| Virginia Institute for Public Policy | Lexington, VA | General Administration | $25,000 |
| The Story Incubator Writing Lab | Towson, MD | General Administration | $20,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation | Austin, TX | General Administration | $15,000 |
| Friends of UFM | McLean, VA | General Administration | $10,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | Arlington Heights, IL | General Administration | $5,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | In memory of Chip Mellor | $1,000 |
| National MS Society | Washington, DC | In memory of Betty Jo Russell | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,911,250 | 25 |
| 2023 | $4,015,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349101107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1244445
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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