Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 43-6328116 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$385K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $12,500.
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 Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Clinic | Joplin, MO | General operating | $40,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $25,000 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation | Joplin, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Carterville Cemetery Association Inc | Carterville, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance | Neosho, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Southwest Missouri Comm Alliance | Joplin, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Haven | Joplin, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Center of Sw Missouri | Joplin, MO | General operating | $12,500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Joplin | Joplin, MO | General operating | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sw Missouri | Joplin, MO | General operating | $12,500 |
| Main Street Joplin | Joplin, MO | General operating | $12,500 |
| Bright Futures Joplin | Joplin, MO | General operating | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | General operating | $10,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Regional Health and Welfare | Joplin, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Joplin Schools | Joplin, MO | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Joplin Historical and Mineral Museum | Joplin, MO | General operating | $9,000 |
| Freeman Health System | Joplin, MO | General operating | $9,000 |
| New Heights Christian Academy | Joplin, MO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Lafayette House | Joplin, MO | General operating | $5,125 |
| Life Choices | Joplin, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Higher Power Garage | Joplin, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation | Springfield, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the F | Joplin, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jasper County Casa | Joplin, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Joplin Transitional Housing Inc | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,500 |
| Joplin Association for the Blind | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Joplin Nala Read | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Economic Security Corporation | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Crosslines Churches Joplin Area | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Joplin Library Foundation | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| George a Spiva Center for the Arts | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Promusica | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Creative Learning Alliance | Joplin, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Pressing Toward the Goal Ministries | Carthage, MO | General operating | $4,000 |
| Ascent Recovery Residences | Joplin, MO | General operating | $3,000 |
| Missouri State University Foundation | Springfield, MO | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts Ozark Trails Council | Springfield, MO | General operating | $2,500 |
| Youth Volunteer Corps | Kansas City, MO | General operating | $2,500 |
| Joplin Area Catholic Schools | Joplin, MO | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Wildcat Glades Friends Group | Joplin, MO | General operating | $2,000 |
| Connect2culture | Joplin, MO | General operating | $1,875 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $555,358 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349101131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6328116
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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