Albany R-III School District Foundation
The Albany R-III School District Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, Missouri. Its stated charitable activities include providing college scholarships to graduates of Albany R-III School District and funding projects for the district.
Albany R-III School District Foundation at a glance
In short: Albany R-III School District Foundation gave $33K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,064
- +52.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,204
- +73.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $2,006,139
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Albany R-III School District Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Albany R-III School District for an application; applications are available from the district. The stated award restriction is graduation from Albany R-III School District.
- Review Cycle
- Prior to school closing.
- Deadline
- Prior to school closing.
- Contact
Application contact: Albany R-Iii School District
Mailing address: 101 W Jefferson, Albany, MO 64402
Phone: (660) 726-3911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albany R-III School District Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albany High School ($12K).
Organizations only. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($20,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Albany R-III School District Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany High School Albany, MO | To Support School Projectsand Programs | $12,264 |
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,006,139 | $79,839 | $47,811 | $33,064 | 15 | $42,874 | $437,393 | $84,173 |
| 2024 | $1,658,971 | $62,154 | $39,820 | $21,618 | 17 | $21,618 | $42,662 | $74,269 |
| 2023 | $1,381,097 | $45,285 | $37,863 | $24,285 | 18 | $24,285 | $72,374 | $63,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albany R-III School District Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies college scholarships for district graduates and funding for Albany R-III School District projects as its direct charitable activities. It does not state a separate mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $33,064. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,264, with a median of $1,400. The largest listed grant was $12,264 to Albany High School for “to support school projects and programs.” The filing also lists scholarships to individual recipients, including awards of $2,400, $1,900, $1,650, and $1,400.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Albany R-III School District as the contact for applications and says applications are available from the district. The stated restriction is that applicants must be graduates of Albany R-III School District.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Danny Marsh as president, Marissa Meyer as secretary, and Paige Emery as director.
Albany R-III School District Foundation is led by Danny Marsh, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danny Marsh
President
On filings since 2023
$7K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Paige Emery
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Marissa Meyer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Danny Marsh (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albany R-III School District Foundation
How much does Albany R-III School District Foundation give each year?
Albany R-III School District Foundation gave $33K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 17 grants.
What is Albany R-III School District Foundation's typical grant size?
Albany R-III School District Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,400, and its average grant was $2,204, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Albany R-III School District Foundation give grants?
Albany R-III School District Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Albany R-III School District Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Albany R-III School District Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants).
How large is Albany R-III School District Foundation?
Albany R-III School District Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Albany R-III School District Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies college scholarships for district graduates and funding for Albany R-III School District projects as its direct charitable activities. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albany R-III School District Foundation?
Contact Albany R-III School District for an application; applications are available from the district. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albany R-III School District Foundation's EIN?
Albany R-III School District Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1917492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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