Stafford Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderColumbia, Missouri · EIN 43-6337559 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRUST DEPARTMENT SIMMONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 EAST BROADWAY PO BOX 1867, COLUMBIA MO 65205 |
| Phone | 8006185503 |
| Form and materials | ON FILE |
| Deadlines | THE SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETS IN JANUARY AND JULY OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE CAUSES AND INSTITUTIONS SERVING CENTRAL MISSOURI AREA AND ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Mo High Steppers | Columbia, MO | Transit van purchase | $40,000 |
| Boone County Nature School | Columbia, MO | Capital campaign 4 year pledge - final installment | $37,500 |
| Heart of Missouri Casa | Columbia, MO | Building a brighter future capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Police Foundation of Hallsville | Hallsville, MO | Veterans memorial | $15,000 |
| The Halo Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Water heater | $12,430 |
| Fayette Senior Citizens Inc | Fayette, MO | Dining room flooring replacement | $10,150 |
| Stonebridge House | Columbia, MO | Riding lawnmower & weed eater | $5,000 |
| Como Mobile Aid Collective | Columbia, MO | Upgrading second hand & donated medical tools | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,080 | 8 |
| 2024 | $120,612 | 6 |
| 2023 | $119,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349103361
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6337559
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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