Stanley and Elaine Ball Charitable Tr
Historical FunderSpringfield, Missouri · EIN 47-7097035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,950.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Address | 3333 S NATIONAL AVE, 3RD FLOOR, SPRINGFIELD MO 65807 |
| Phone | 4175691623 |
| PATTY.JOHNS@CENTRALTRUST.NET | |
| Form and materials | NOT APPLICABLE |
| Deadlines | NOT APPLICABLE |
| Restrictions | NOT APPLICABLE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Advocacy Center | Springfield, MO | Donation | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Springfield Public Foundation for Springfield Public Schools | Springfield, MO | Donation | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Boys Ranch LLC | Brighton, MO | Donation | $15,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Inc | Springfield, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Barnabus Foundation | Springfield, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Faith Community Church | Rockaway Beach, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Casa of Southwest Missouri | Springfield, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Care to Learn | Springfield, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Springfield Workshop | Springfield, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Abilities First | Springfield, MO | Donation | $10,000 |
| Springfield Greene County Public Li Springfield Greene County Public Library | Springfield, MO | Donation | $8,750 |
| Gift of Hope Inc | Forsyth, MO | Donation | $7,950 |
| Ozarks Literary Council | Springfield, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| The Victim Center | Springfield, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| Hope Counseling Center | Branson, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Springfield, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| Christian County Business Developme Christian County Business Development Corporation | Ozark, MO | Donation | $7,500 |
| Cents of Pride | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Community Partnership of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Springfield Symphony Orchestra | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Win-Pps Foundation for Women Pps Foundation for Women in Need | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Harbor House | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Discovery Center of Springfield Inc | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Kitchen Inc | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Harmony House | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Christian County Cares | Ozark, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ozarks Counseling Center | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cox Healthcare Foundation | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Borrow My Angel Foundation | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge USA | Ozark, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Family and Children's Serv Lutheran Family and Children's Services | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Foundation of the Oza Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Drury University | Springfield, MO | Donation | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks | Branson, MO | Donation | $4,000 |
| Ozarks Area Community Action | Springfield, MO | Donation | $3,500 |
| Girls on the Run | Springfield, MO | Donation | $2,500 |
| Abundant Blessings | Nixa, MO | Donation | $2,500 |
| Lost & Found Grief Center | Springfield, MO | Donation | $2,500 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Springfield, MO | Donation | $2,500 |
| Junior Auxillary of Taney County Mo | Hollister, MO | Donation | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Donation | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299,700 | 44 |
| 2024 | $240,125 | 31 |
| 2023 | $224,135 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7097035
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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