Jim and Carol Gaskill Memorial Tr
Historical FunderJoplin, Missouri · EIN 85-1730058 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SOUTHWEST MISSOURI BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O SMB TRUST SERVICES, 1000 E 32ND STREET, JOPLIN MO 64804 |
| Phone | 4176233424 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATIONS REQUEST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENT: (1)INCLUDE CONTACT INFORMATION, (2) PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS, (3) AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED, AND (4) A SUMMARY OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE REQUESTED GRANT FUNDS. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A WRITTEN GRANT APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ATTESTING TO THE FOLLOWING: (1) THAT THE GRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND CONSISTENTLY WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION, (2) THAT THE GRANTEE IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AND (3) THAT THE GRANT FUNDS WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY PROHIBITED PURPOSES (I.E. LOBBYING OR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES). A SAMPLE GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ARE BOTH ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | NONE. GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS AND/OR AWARDS FROM THE JIM & CAROL MEMORIAL TRUST ARE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 401 (C)(3) WHO FURTHER AGREE TO USE GRANT FUNDS SOLELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WHILE NOT EXPLICITLY REQUIRED, PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI. |
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
13% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Charitable contribution | $45,000 |
| Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation | Webb City, MO | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation | Joplin, MO | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Pitt State University Foundation | Pittsburg, KS | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Webb City | Webb City, MO | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Joplin Area Catholic Schools | Joplin, MO | Chartible contribution | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Joplin, MO | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| St Peters Catholic School | Joplin, MO | Chartible contribution | $10,000 |
| Peterson Outdoor Ministries | Webb City, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Crossline Ministries of Joplin | Joplin, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| City of Webb Cityshop With a Cop | Webb City, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| American Legion | Webb City, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Joplin, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Joplin Humane Society | Joplin, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Glenna Foundation | Joplin, MO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $132,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1730058
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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