Lester R Birbeck Charitable Trust
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1725748 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LORI BOYER COMMERCE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 318 FELIX ST, ST JOSEPH MO 64501 |
| Phone | 8162365748 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT LORI BOYER AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM KING CITY OR STANBERRY MO SCHOOLS |
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
33% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | Scholarships | $31,950 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia | Columbia, MO | Scholarships | $13,975 |
| North Central Missouri College | Trenton, MO | Scholarships | $13,625 |
| Missouri Western State University | St Joseph, MO | Scholarships | $11,800 |
| University of Missouri - Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | Scholarships | $4,825 |
| Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO | Scholarships | $3,100 |
| Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| State Technical College | Linn, MO | Scholarships | $2,260 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, MO | Scholarships | $1,950 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Central Methodist University | Fayette, MO | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Southeast Community College | Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $750 |
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | Scholarships | $750 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Scholarships | $750 |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence, MO | Scholarships | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,485 | 18 |
| 2024 | $127,050 | 18 |
| 2023 | $111,564 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349104058
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1725748
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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