The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation
Invitation OnlyJoplin, Missouri · EIN 43-1781735 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$275K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
51% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County Casa | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Joplin Community Clinic | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $24,104 |
| St Peters Catholic Church | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Peters Outreach | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Americana Music Academy | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dwell With Dignity | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance | Neosha, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lafayette House | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Madison Co Hospital Foundation | Fredricktown, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Louis Public Library Foundation | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Center | Pullman, WA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Joplin Public Library | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ascend Nw | Tulalip, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Beverly's Pgh | North Huntington, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Wwashington | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 5 Stones Church | Franklin, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Oh Youth for Christ | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Creative Learning Exploricon | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equus Rescue & Therapy | Columbia, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mountain Top Explorium | Breckenridge, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Petolonia | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Outreach | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Joplin Trails Coalition | Joplin, TN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Beyond Ability Matters | Dublin, OH | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pro Musica | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Spiva Center for the Arts | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Be Love Revolution | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| London High School | London, OH | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Joplin Historical Society | Joplin, MO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,604 | 33 |
| 2024 | $408,185 | 38 |
| 2023 | $270,665 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1781735
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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