Mervyn W Jenkins Foundation
Invitation OnlyChillicothe, Missouri · EIN 43-1897857 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$478K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$4,650
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,200 and $11,000.
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
2% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concerned Christians for the Community | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $87,500 |
| Carroll County Area YMCA | Carrollton, MO | Community development | $71,000 |
| Chillicothe Mission | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $50,000 |
| City of Chillicothe | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $42,000 |
| Grand River Area Family YMCA | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $31,020 |
| My Hometown - Carrollton | Carrollton, MO | Community development | $30,000 |
| Livingston County Educational and Housing Council | Chillicothe, MO | Education and community development | $25,148 |
| Chillicothe R-Ii School District | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $19,687 |
| Dawn Fire Fighters Association | Dawn, MO | Community development | $13,750 |
| North Missouri Center for Youth and Families | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $11,000 |
| Birthright of the Green Hills Area | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $10,500 |
| Hope Haven Industries | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Chillicothe, MO | Christian ministry | $6,000 |
| Ludlow Lions Club Foundation Inc | Ludlow, MO | Community development | $6,000 |
| Taking Shape | Carrollton, MO | Youth leadership | $5,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Chillicothe, MO | Youth scouting | $5,000 |
| House of Prayer | Chillicothe, MO | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Saving Kidsight | Kansas City, MO | Youth vision | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Missouri | St Joseph, MO | Special needs | $4,750 |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial School | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $4,650 |
| Main Street Chillicothe | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $3,500 |
| Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $3,000 |
| Norborne Betterment Association | Norborne, MO | Community development | $3,000 |
| Norborne Housing Revitalization Committee | Norborne, MO | Community development | $3,000 |
| Livingston County 4-H Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $2,750 |
| Livingston County Humane Society | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $2,500 |
| United Methodist Church | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $2,500 |
| Home of Sliced Bread Corporation | Chillicothe, MO | Education and community development | $2,280 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | Wildlife conservation | $2,200 |
| Southwest R-1 School District | Ludlow, MO | Education | $2,000 |
| Grand River Entertainment | Chillicothe, MO | Amateur athletics | $1,500 |
| Norborne Ffa Foundation | Norborne, MO | Education | $1,500 |
| University of Missouri - Livingston County Extension Council | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $1,500 |
| Patch | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $1,000 |
| Missouri 4-H Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | Youth | $750 |
| Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce | Chillicothe, MO | Community development | $600 |
| Chillicothe Educational Foundation | Chillicothe, MO | Education | $500 |
| Farmers' Electric Area Youth Benefit Fund | Chillicothe, MO | Youth medical expenses | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $478,085 | 38 |
| 2024 | $262,133 | 32 |
| 2023 | $259,582 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1897857
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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